posted 04/26/16   

BALTIMORE (AM News Net) – The Orioles have started a new initiative to recognize community heroes. The Birdland Community Heroes program will celebrate heroes from all walks of life every weekend home game for the rest of the season.

“Each of the honorees will be featured during an in-game ceremony at the conclusion of the fifth inning,” a press release said.

The Orioles will also play music such as “God Bless America,” “This Land is Your Land,” and “America, the Beautiful” to “continue the tradition of celebrating American principles.”

"This program is designed to honor those selfless contributions and shine the spotlight on everyday heroes throughout our region," Greg Bader, Orioles Vice President, Communications & Marketing said in the release.

Among the people to be honored will be an activist for autism-awareness, a Vietnam veteran, and a baseball youth summer camp director.

“This recognition honors the heroism of members of our extended Orioles community from all walks of life, occupations, and diverse backgrounds living in our region, our country, and abroad, who have distinguished themselves by selflessly working or volunteering in fields that care for, serve, teach, protect, and improve the lives of others, around the corner or around the globe, who are most in need,” the release said.

More information can be found here.

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