Every fall, Donovan Winters and his teammates on the Portland Pythons host the "Winter is coming" coat drive! Donovan was inspired to create this fundraise and coat drive event after he experienced his first cold Portland winter. It was much colder than he was used to, having grown up in southern California and attended college in Arizona.
Entry for the event is $25, which goes towards supporting homeless shelters around the city of Portland. Additionally, if you bring a new or gently used winter coat, you can take a photo with Donovan and his teammates, as well as receiving a signed poster from the team! Finally, there is a silent auction for various team related perks such as tickets or a replica championship ring if Portland ever wins an ultimini!
Last season this drive accumulated almost 400 winter coats for the community, as well as just over $50,000 in donations towards local homeless shelters and food banks!
Entry for the event is $25, which goes towards supporting homeless shelters around the city of Portland. Additionally, if you bring a new or gently used winter coat, you can take a photo with Donovan and his teammates, as well as receiving a signed poster from the team! Finally, there is a silent auction for various team related perks such as tickets or a replica championship ring if Portland ever wins an ultimini!
Last season this drive accumulated almost 400 winter coats for the community, as well as just over $50,000 in donations towards local homeless shelters and food banks!
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