—Reliant’s 8th Annual Charity Competition raised more than $430,000 since 2012—
FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 9,400 fans poured in to Dr Pepper Ballpark today to cheer on
the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth annual Reliant Home Run Derby. Not only
was it the largest crowd in the charity competition’s history, but
Reliant’s donation amount also topped records, giving back more than
$100,000 to nonprofits across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
“After eight successful Reliant Home Run Derby events, it’s safe to say
the friendly competition has reached new heights,” said Elizabeth
Killinger, president of Reliant. “At Reliant, we do everything with our
customers and communities in mind, from affordable electricity plans and
innovative energy management tools to giving back in a big way to
positively impact the communities we serve. We are excited to continue
this fun tradition with the Dallas Cowboys.”
The lively atmosphere gave fans a chance to see their favorite players
in action during the offseason. The Cowboys responded by putting power
behind their bats, raising a total of $58,000 for the Gene and Jerry
Jones North Texas Youth Education Town of the Salvation Army Arlington.
Over the course of eight years, the event has raised more than $430,000
for various local charities.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was crowned the 2019 Reliant Home Run
Derby champion, hitting a total of five home runs, raising $9,300.
Reliant also donated $1,000 to each participating Cowboys’ charity
partner of choice. The roster included:
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Amari Cooper
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Ezekiel Elliott
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Travis Frederick
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Jeff Heath
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Sean Lee
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Zack Martin
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Dak Prescott
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Jaylon Smith
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Tyron Smith
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Jason Witten
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Coach Jason Garrett served as Honorary Manager
Rowdy, the Cowboys mascot, pumped up the crowd, and Cowboys rookies
shagged balls in the outfield and cheered on the veterans with the youth
from the Salvation Army. The national anthem was performed by the
Cowboys’ Rhythm & Blue Drumline Squad. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
and the Salvation Army’s mascot, Captain Kettle, also joined the fun.
“Our players look forward to partnering with Reliant on this event every
year, but today’s derby was extra special thanks to the thousands of
fans in attendance,” said Charlotte Jones Anderson, executive vice
president and chief brand officer, Dallas Cowboys. “It’s always a great
day when our players can use their competitive spirit and skills to help
raise funds for local nonprofits.”
Giving Back across Dallas-Fort Worth
Before the Cowboys took their turn at the plate, Reliant brought
together Dallas-Fort Worth media personalities to showcase their own
batting skills and raise money for their charity of choice. A combined
$31,100 was raised for 10 nonprofits across the area. The lineup and
their chosen nonprofits included:
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RJ Choppy, 105.3 FM The Fan on behalf of Compassion of Christ
Ministries
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Pat Doney, KXAS-TV (NBC) on behalf of Team Hoyt Texas
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Clarence Hill, Fort Worth Star-Telegram on behalf of See it Through
Foundation
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Lindsey Juarez, Community Impact Newspaper on behalf of The Turning
Point Rape Crisis Center
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Jennifer McDaniel, Dallas Moms Blog on behalf of Team Connor Cancer
Foundation
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Erik Mora, KXTX-TV (Telemundo) on behalf of Little Things Matter
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Shannon Murray, KDFW-TV (Fox) on behalf of Girls on the Run DFW
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Kyle Roberts, WFAA-TV (ABC) on behalf of Frisco FastPacs
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Kristi Scales, Dallas Cowboys Radio Network on behalf of Autism Speaks
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Joe Trahan, WFAA-TV (ABC) on behalf of Northern Texas PGA Foundation
Reliant supports local communities through volunteerism, charitable
giving and partnerships with a variety of organizations. In 2018, over
$3 million was donated to different Reliant-sponsored causes with
employees giving more than 8,000 volunteer hours to over 150 community
programs across Texas.
About Reliant, an NRG Company
Reliant powers, protects and simplifies life by bringing electricity,
smart energy solutions, residential services and security to homes and
businesses across Texas. Serving customers and the community is at the
core of what we do. Reliant is part of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a
Fortune 500 company that creates value through best-in-class operations
and reliable and efficient electric generation. Backed by a diverse
portfolio of power generating facilities, NRG’s retail companies,
including Reliant, power almost 3 million customers in 10 states and the
District of Columbia. NRG retail brands collectively are the largest
providers of electricity in Texas. For more information about Reliant,
please visit reliant.com and connect with Reliant on Facebook at
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