KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska Kearney announced today that it will be hosting a fundraising event in honor of Blake Cover this Friday, April 13th in conjunction with the Metro State baseball series. 
 
During the game, which is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., free will donations to Blake's trip will be accepted. Split the pot raffle tickets will also be available during the game, each inning a prize will be given away to a lucky raffle winner.  There will also be a kid's corner on the upper east concourse with activities for children attending the game. 
 
If you are unable to attend the game on Friday, free will donations will be collected throughout the weekend during the series against Metro State.
 
Blake, a former UNK baseball player and now assistant coach, will be traveling to Sabana Grande in the Dominican Republic to serve a medical mission.  There he will help with basic dental and medical needs as well as educate the citizens on general health care.  Although Blake has volunteered to take part in the trip, he must pay for travel and basic accommodations.  The UNK baseball team has come together to help Blake cover his travel costs for his efforts in the Dominican Republic.

"It is an invaluable experience that will broaden anyone's perspective and make you reevaluate your priorities. It gives great meaning to the countless hours of studying," said Cover.
 
Loper Baseball is proud of the strong young men who are a part of their program.  They thank you for your support and hope to see you at the game in blue!