RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Flying Squirrels works 365 days a year because they are "in the memory-making business,” according to Todd “Parney” Parnell, the team's senior advisor.
Parney visited the CBS 6 studios to chat about the team's new holiday merchandise and give an update on the new stadium.
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Meteorologist Mike Stone also surprised him with a donation as part of the CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by our friends at Virginia Credit Union.
"Thank you so much," Parney said. "You guys, I'm going to get emotional. You're not just media partners. You two guys are my friends... It's just really special to be in Richmond with people like you and people like CBS 6."
Greg McQuade replied, "We love you, pal. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays."
Greg and Mike will officially present a check to Parney at the Diamond later this month.
The Flying Squirrels Charities “raise money throughout the year…to help different people going through different things, whether it’s kids or adults, emotional…physical…it doesn’t matter.”
Their goal is to "strike out the social determinants that negatively influence our community while also fostering a place for inclusion," according to their website.
The team helps different people of all ages “by enhancing educational opportunities, providing athletic programming, and bringing the FUNN into all we do!”
Click here for more about the team's charitable initiatives.
The CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by Virginia Credit Union is underway. Watch for a new surprise every day in December on CBS 6 News. Have an idea about who we should surprise next, click here to email our team.
