Miss Indiana USA 2018 Darrian Arch to Throw 1st Pitch at South Bend Cubs Game
June 27, 2018
SOUTH BEND, IN – This Friday, June 29, 2018, Miss Indiana USA 2018 Darrian Arch will be throwing the first pitch at the South Bend Cubs game as part of a partnership between the South Bend Cubs and Indiana Donor Network. The event, “Indiana Donor Network Night,” is intended to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.
Darrian’s mother, Dawn Arch, is currently waiting for a kidney transplant. She is one of the 115,000 Americans and over 1,400 Hoosiers currently awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant. On average, 22 of these patients die each day because the organ they needed did not become available in time.
Regarding the event, Darrian stated, “I am excited to be able to share my mother’s story with South Bend Cubs fans. Indiana Donor Network saves lives by inspiring people to register as donors and thanking those who already are.”
Indiana Donor Network staff and volunteers will be hosting a donation information and registration display located near the Guest Services desk during Friday’s game. South Bend Cubs fans who are already registered donors, or who choose to register at the display, can enter a drawing to win special jerseys worn by players during Friday night’s game. Darrian will also be intermittently available for comment at the display.
Any media without South Bend Cubs credentials will need to submit a media request to Chris Hagstrom- Jones at chagstrom@southbendcubs.com at least 24 hours prior to the game.
Who: Miss Indiana USA 2018 Darrian Arch, Indiana Donor Network and the South Bend Cubs
What: Indiana Donor Network Night
When: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Where: Four Winds Field (South Bend Cubs), South Bend, IN
Agenda:
7:00 pm – report time for first pitch
7:15 pm – Darrian Arch throws first pitch
Throughout Game – Indiana Donor Network information & registration display open
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About Indiana Donor Network
As a leading organ recovery organization, Indiana Donor Network is committed to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Our team of over 150 dedicated professionals is a vital link between donors and their families and the 115,000 men, women and children currently awaiting a life-saving organ transplant. We champion the cause through education, support donor families in their time of need and work closely with Indiana hospitals, coroners and funeral directors to coordinate the donation process. For more information or to register your decision to donate, please visit IndianaDonorNetwork.org.
