April 5, 2011
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants today announced that it will dedicate its first home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in honor of Bryan Stow. Bryan was attacked and suffered critical injuries following the season opener in Los Angeles last week.
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UPDATE: Doctors say Stow may have suffered brain damage
The Giants will collect donations at AT&T Park on Monday, April 11 to benefit a fund established to support Bryan and his family. Additionally, on Opening Day, Friday, April 8 the team will pay tribute to him during its pre-game ceremonies.
Bryan is a father, paramedic and lifelong Giants fan who has dedicated himself to caring for others. Now he needs our support as he fights for his life following this brutal and unconscionable act of violence, said Bill Neukom, Giants Managing General Partner and CEO.
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The Giants will partner with Bryans employer, American Medical Response, to collect donations at the gates and throughout the ballpark for The Bryan Stow Fund. Approximately 100 of his fellow paramedics will volunteer for this effort. The Giants will make an initial 10,000 contribution toThe Bryan Stow Fund and encourage all fans to give what they can. The Giants Community Fund will also hold a silent auction during Mondays game with all proceeds benefiting theThe Bryan Stow Fund.
Below is detailed information on how to contribute toThe Bryan Stow Fund at anytime:
The Bryan Stow Fund has been established through the San Francisco Police Credit Union, specifically serving members of the EMS community.
To Donate Onlinego towww.sfpcu.org
Please indicate The Bryan Stow Fund. Account1377733
To Donate By Mail:
Mail your donation to:
SF Police Credit Unionco San Mateo Branch
1495 S. El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94402
Checks should be made out toThe Bryan Stow Fund
--San Francisco Giants media services