A Game for Hope

On Monday, June 3, the River Turtles will welcome the Carolina Disco Turkeys to Calfee Park for a seven-inning baseball game christened “A Game for Hope” that will benefit charity.
The exhibition contest marks a historic first for the River Turtles organization. Not only will the event mark the River Turtles’ first pre-season game since its inception in 2021, but it will also be the first game ever played against an opponent not affiliated with the Appalachian League. The Carolina Disco Turkeys, headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., are a member of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League.
A $2.00 General Admission ticket will be sold at the gate on June 3, with all proceeds benefiting the Pulaski Community Partners Coalition (PCPC). In addition, the River Turtles will wear a special themed jersey for the occasion, and all game-worn jerseys will be auctioned for charity. PCPC is the community prevention coalition for Pulaski County. The group is made up of community leaders and concerned citizens whose primary mission is to reduce substance abuse and misuse among youth by promoting healthy, thriving families and a safe community by connecting people, resources and ideas. PCPC is coordinated by New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS), the region’s largest public provider of behavioral health services. The theme of the charity game is borrowed from NRVCS’ ongoing “HOPE” campaign.
In addition, the River Turtles will be wearing “HOPE” themed jerseys during the game, which will be auctioned off at the end of the evening. (See below.) 100% of proceeds from the auction will also benefit PCPC.