SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana softball has partnered with Kouri Insurance for the 2015 season. For each home run hit at Bowden Field this season, $100 will be donated to Special Olympics South Dakota.
Augustana has averaged 25 home runs in home games over the past three seasons, totaling three home runs per game during that time span. The Vikings have hit 29 home runs so far this season and will open the home portion of its schedule against Wayne State on Wednesday, March 25.
"We are very thrilled to partner with Kouri Insurance to help support our fellow athletes at Special Olympics," Augustana head coach
Gretta Melsted said. "This is an exciting way for our team to be able to help a great organization."
For more information visit
www.GoAugie.com/homeruns4so.
Augustana has eight double-headers scheduled at Bowden Field this season.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTAToday, more than 2,000 people participate in Special Olympics South Dakota's year-round athletic programs. Any individual eight years of
age or older with intellectual disabilities is eligible to participate in Special Olympics. The Young Athlete Program also includes children ages 2-7.
Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social and psychological development of people with intellectual disabilities. Through successful
experiences in sports, athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image associated with success. This success carries over into the
classroom, the home and community fostering acceptance and inclusion for those with disabilities.
To learn more please visit,
www.sosd.org.
ABOUT KOURI INSURANCEKouri Insurance is more than just insurance, we are about community. We firmly believe that a successful community can only happen with
involvement of its residents. Our associates are active as coaches, volunteers, sponsors and contributors to many organizations in our community.
Our agency and employees have a strong belief in giving back to the community. We do this because it is the right thing to do and to recognize
the tremendous blessings we have received from our customers since our start in 1970.
To learn more about Kouri Insurance visit,
www.kouriinsurance.com.
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