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Hats 4 Heroes available from NH Fisher Cats

MANCHESTER – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are introducing a new national program called Hats 4 Heroes in partnership with the Operation Hat Trick organization for the 2013 season.

The Fisher Cats are launching the new extension of the OHT program to minor league baseball teams in order to generate royalties to support the recovery, education and future employment of wounded veterans and soldiers.

More than 60 minor league teams are offering similar team-branded caps in the first year of the program.

“We are proud to lead the way for minor league baseball teams to honor our veterans by participating in the Hats 4 Heroes program,” Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner said. “Our team and our fans have tremendous respect and appreciation for the men and women of our armed forces, and this program allows us to support them in a new way.”

The program originated as an extension of the OHT program, which was born at the University of New Hampshire to memorialize Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two U.S. Navy SEALs lost in Iraq in 2008.

The original initiative was focused on producing collegiate hats that could be provided to soldiers who suffered head injuries. The program has evolved into a national program with participation by more than 180 colleges and a new objective of raising funds for wounded soldiers and veterans.

“The primary objective for the OHT program moving forward is to build support and funds for our soldiers and veterans seeking medical treatment in VA medical centers,” said Dot Sheehan, founder and president of OHT. “We are excited that the Fisher Cats spearheaded the program in minor league baseball.”

OHT hats are produced under license by ’47 Brand. In the initial product rollout, ’47 Brand is offering various Fisher Cats/OHT hat styles, including adjustable camouflage and team color versions, and a stretch-fit style also in team colors.

The Fisher Cats hats are available at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester and at www.nhfishercats.com.

Hats 4 Heroes available from NH Fisher Cats

MANCHESTER – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are introducing a new national program called Hats 4 Heroes in partnership with the Operation Hat Trick organization for the 2013 season.

The Fisher Cats are launching the new extension of the OHT program to minor league baseball teams in order to generate royalties to support the recovery, education and future employment of wounded veterans and soldiers.

More than 60 minor league teams are offering similar team-branded caps in the first year of the program.

“We are proud to lead the way for minor league baseball teams to honor our veterans by participating in the Hats 4 Heroes program,” Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner said. “Our team and our fans have tremendous respect and appreciation for the men and women of our armed forces, and this program allows us to support them in a new way.”

The program originated as an extension of the OHT program, which was born at the University of New Hampshire to memorialize Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two U.S. Navy SEALs lost in Iraq in 2008.

The original initiative was focused on producing collegiate hats that could be provided to soldiers who suffered head injuries. The program has evolved into a national program with participation by more than 180 colleges and a new objective of raising funds for wounded soldiers and veterans.

“The primary objective for the OHT program moving forward is to build support and funds for our soldiers and veterans seeking medical treatment in VA medical centers,” said Dot Sheehan, founder and president of OHT. “We are excited that the Fisher Cats spearheaded the program in minor league baseball.”

OHT hats are produced under license by ’47 Brand. In the initial product rollout, ’47 Brand is offering various Fisher Cats/OHT hat styles, including adjustable camouflage and team color versions, and a stretch-fit style also in team colors.

The Fisher Cats hats are available at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester and at www.nhfishercats.com.