May 18, 2023
West Columbia, S.C. – Right now, community members have the chance to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime Lexington County Blowfish baseball jersey. On Friday, June 16, 2023, Blowfish players will wear specially designed jerseys honoring the world-famous South Carolina band – Hootie and the Blowfish. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Lexington Medical Center Foundation. In addition, Hootie and the Blowfish extended its support by offering to match up to $10,000 in the auction.
The blue and green jerseys have the words “Hooties” printed across the chest – and for one night, the Blowfish will play as the “Hooties.” The jerseys also have a treble clef staff on the back and the team’s standard name, the Blowfish. Two of them will be autographed by all four members of the band.
“Bill and Vicki Shanahan’s commitment to the Lexington Medical Center Foundation allows us to lift burdens from our patients, our employees and our community through powerful and life-saving programs and resources,” said Amy Lanier, executive director of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation. “It is an honor to be a part of “Hooties” night with the Blowfish.”
The Blowfish baseball team was named in honor of the band 18 years ago. The June 16th game is against the Catawba Valley Stars at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium at 7:05 p.m. The jerseys will be auctioned off that night. Bid by visiting https://qtego.net/qlink/blowfishbaseball. Bidding is open now until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023.
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation helps the hospital achieve its mission of providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities with acquiring innovative technology, enhancing hospital services and providing hope through patient and community programs.
To purchase tickets for Hooties night at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium or if you have additional questions, call 803-254-3474, visit www.goblowfish.com or contact Fun@BlowfishBaseball.com.
Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It anchors a health care network that includes five community medical centers and employs a staff of more than 8,000 health care professionals. The hospital is ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro and #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. Lexington Medical Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence and has a clinical research and education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and more than 70 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
