DURHAM, N.C. – With the home opener less than two weeks away, Duke softball is excited to release its promotional schedule for the Blue Devils' 28 home games.
The Blue Devils will have one season-long promotion –
K's 4 Kids' Cancer – as Duke softball will be partnering with Duke Children's Hospital for the entire season. Fans will be able to help the team "strikeout children's cancer" by making a pledge for every strikeout the Blue Devil pitchers rack up this season. All funds directly go to the support of cancer research and patient care at the Duke Children's Hospital. Pledge cards will be at the marketing table upon gamedays or you can pledge online
here.
Duke softball is looking for bat kids for games this season! Sign-ups are open for boys and girls in fifth grade or below. For more information or to sign up, reach out to
Kyle Brady, assistant director of operations, at
kyle.brady@duke.edu.
Head Coach
Marissa Young and her team look forward to seeing everyone at the Duke Softball Stadium this spring!
2020 Promotional Schedule:
Big 10/ACC Challenge – Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer Weekend
Duke softball is raising money during the Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer weekend and all proceeds will go to the Duke Children's Hospital. Student-athletes will wear yellow laces to show awareness for pediatric cancer. Each student-athlete has set up a fundraising page – visit here to donate to the cause.
Friday, Feb. 14 vs. Indiana
- "I Heart Duke Softball" t-shirt giveaway
Saturday, Feb. 15 vs. Indiana/Rutgers – Daddy/Daughter Day
- #GirlDad t-shirt giveaway for dads in attendance
Sunday, Feb. 16 vs. Rutgers: Sunday Run Day
- Kids can run the bases after the game and participate in a meet & greet with players
Wednesday, Feb. 19 vs. Campbell – Wing Wednesday
- Free wings from The Loop will be available
Tuesday, Feb. 25 vs. NC Central – Mardi Gras Night
- Mardi Gras beads will be distributed to fans
- Postgame: Slices of King Cake will be given to fans
Cancer Weekend
Friday, Feb. 28 vs. Notre Dame – Pink Game & Hits for the House
- Pink silicone wristbands will be distributed to fans to support breast cancer awareness
- Each time a Duke player gets a hit, fans can donate to help raise money for families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House
Saturday, Feb. 29 vs. Notre Dame – Orange Game
- Orange silicone wristbands will be distributed to fans to support leukemia awareness
Sunday, March 1 vs. Notre Dame – Yellow Game & Sunday Run Day
- Yellow silicone wristbands will be distributed to fans to support pediatric cancer awareness
- Kids are invited to run the bases after the game
Wednesday, March 4 vs. USC Upstate (DH) – TBD
Duke Invitational
Saturday, March 7 vs. Kent State/Lafayette – Youth Day
- Poster and visor making station
- Postgame autographs following the second game
Sunday, March 8 vs. Gardner-Webb (DH) – International Women's Day & Sunday Run Day
- Join Duke softball in celebrating International Women's Day
- Kids are invited to run the bases after the game
Wednesday, March 11 vs. Elon – Star Wars Night
- Light sabers giveaway for the first 50 fans
Friday, March 13 vs. Florida State – Durham Little Leagues
Saturday, March 14 vs. Florida State – Bark in the Park
- Fans are invited to bring their pups to the park
- Local rescues will be on site with adoption tents
Sunday, March 15 vs. Florida State – Sunday Run Day
- Face painting station
- Kids can run the bases postgame
Wednesday, March 15 vs. UNC Greensboro – Wing Wednesday
- Free wings from The Loop will be available
Friday, March 27 vs. Louisville – Pride Night
- Mini Duke branded Pride flags will be distributed to fans
Saturday, March 28 vs. Louisville – First Responders Day
- All first responders are invited as those in attendance will be honored
Sunday, March 29 vs. Louisville – Duke Employee Appreciation & Sunday Run Day
Wednesday, April 1 vs. South Carolina – East Campus Showdown & Student Org Night
- Student BBQ – free food for students from Ted's Catering
Friday, April 17 vs. Georgia Tech – Military Appreciation Day
- Duke branded camouflage hats will be distributed to fans
- All active duty and veterans are invited as those in attendance will be honored
Saturday, April 18 vs. Georgia Tech – Softball Bingo
Sunday, April 19 vs. Georgia Tech – Senior Day
- Duke will honor its four seniors with a pregame ceremony
*All promotional items are available while supplies last
*Promotional days are subject to change due to weather
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