The Sporkball Journals

Cedar Rapids, IA - Part 2

July 9th, 2008

See Part 1

• RELIEF UPDATES •

Seems important to acknowledge the athletes and sports organizations who have pitched in to help out the people of Iowa. Here is what I found:

July 08, 2008 — The Omaha Royals donate $2,600 from ticket sales to Iowa flood relief funds.

July 05, 2008 — The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx donate a portion of ticket sales to the MiLB.com Iowa Relief Fund.

July 04, 2008 — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes raise $1,300 for the Cedar Rapids Relief fund.

July 03, 2008 — Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson organizing a relief fund through the PGA.

July 02, 2008 — The LPGA donates $7,000 to Cedar Rapids relief efforts.

July 01, 2008 — The NHL Anaheim Ducks donate $20,000 to Iowa relief efforts.

July 01, 2008 — The Cedar Rapids Kernels report the collection of nearly six tons of food.

June 30, 2008 — Former Minnesota Vikings running back Chuck Foreman organizes an autograph session/memorabilia sale for Iowa relief funds.

June 29, 2008 — The Beloit Snappers donate a portion of ticket sales to the MiLB.com Iowa Relief Fund.

June 29, 2008 — The Baltimore Colts tight end Dallas Clark signs autographs for the Iowa Relief Fund.

June 29, 2008 — Members of the University of Iowa Football team lend manpower to Iowa City Salvation Army volunteers.

June 27, 2008 — Washington Nationals relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan organizes an Iowa Relief Fundraiser.

June 27, 2008 — Roger Dean Stadium of the Florida State League donates a portion of ticket sales to the MiLB.com Iowa Relief Fund.

June 26, 2008 — Listing of funds raised thus far for Iowa flood recovery.

June 26, 2008 — Minnesota Twins and Twins Wives Organization put together the Hang with the Majors at Majors fundraiser

June 26, 2008 — MiLB.com donates $50,000 to the four Iowa cities hit hardest by recent flooding: Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport (Quad Cities) and Des Moines.

June 25, 2008 — Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong joins Iowa flood relief fundraising efforts.

June 25, 2008 — Angels pitching prospect Trevor Bell writes a check for $2,500 before leaving Cedar Rapids.

June 24, 2008 — The Minnesota Twins raise $40,570 from their “Send it South—Red Cross Radio Relief” event.

June 23, 2008 — Riley Park, home field of the Charleston River Dogs, volunteers to serve as a donations drop-off station.

June 20, 2008 — San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding participates in a fundraiser for Iowa flood recovery.

June 19, 2008 — OK, so he’s not a sports figure, but he’s helping—Jay Leno puts together a Las Vegas fundraiser for Iowa flood recovery.

June 19, 2008 — The Iowa Speedway Foundation has formed the Race2Recovery fund to raise money during the 2008 season.

June 18, 2008 — The New Orleans Zephyrs are collecting donations for the Des Moines Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

June 18, 2008 — Indianapolis 500 winners, Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon, donate their winnings to Iowa relief efforts.

June 18, 2008 — The Indianapolis Racing League donates $60,000 to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

June 17, 2008 — The Chicago Cubs join the McCormick Foundation fund-matching campaign for Midwest Flood Relief.

June 16, 2008 — The Big Ten Network donates 100% of online sales during June 16-30 to the University of Iowa flood relief.

June 14, 2008 — Visiting NCAA Track and Field athletes lend a hand in Des Moines, IA.

Entry Filed under: Cedar Rapids Kernels, Game of Life, Major League Baseball, Minor Leagues