Denver (KDVR) – When Colorado Rockez achieved a tour of this summer course, it can benefit more than just the team’s degree; The range will also help local non -profit.
If the Rochiz player hit the house that falls on the “Hit the Mitt” banner in the left field tunnel, Uchealth He will donate $ 5,000 to Freedom service dogsIt is a non -profit institution that generates, raises, trains and puts service dogs with individuals to help them live to their fullest destinations.
“We are enthusiastic about partnership with an organization that does a lot to improve the lives of people with disabilities,” said Mane Rodriguez, the chief marketing, experience and customer employees at Uchealth. “Hit The Mitt is one of the many ways that Oshilth takes over with Colorado Rocks to help people in our societies, and we are excited to know the number of times that players can record a donation of freedom service dogs.”
This will be the eighth “Hit the Mitt” season in Field Coors. During the 2024 season, Rockies MITT players hit five times and raised $ 25,000 for the next semester.
According to Uchealth, in 2024, 36 dogs were provided for free through freedom service dogs. Each dog receives up to 18 months of training at a cost of more than $ 50,000.
“We believe that dogs make a variable life difference for persons with disabilities,” said Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Freedom Service Dogs. “In some cases, they make a difference to save life, especially for old warriors in our nation with visual and invisible disabilities, such as PTSD. We also provide service dogs for young people with autism and individuals with physical disabilities.”
Uchealth chooses a new beneficiary that helps colorradans every year.