Raider and Seahawk Fans Join in the First FAV March Against Violence

Posted on August 28, 2013 by FAV

Raider and Seahawk Fans Join in the First FAV March Against Violence

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San Francisco, CA – August 28, 2013 The stage has been set for Fans Against Violence, The NW Raiders Booster Club and The Seahawkers Booster Club to team up in a show of fan solidarity as we join together, before the Seattle Seahawks vs Oakland Raiders Preseason game, in front of CenturyLink Field for the first FAV March Against Violence.

Fans Against Violence (FAV) is a non-profit organization committed to keeping the stands safe while encouraging good-will and sportsmanship, and improving the overall game day experiences for fans of all ages in stadiums nationwide.

The Northwest Raiders Booster Club (NWRBC) is an officially recognized booster club of The Oakland Raiders and the largest Raiders Booster Club outside of the Bay Area. The NWRBC is dedicated to the idea of fan and family friendly promotion of The Oakland Raiders as well as charitable work within the community both in season and in the off season. In the past, The NWRBC has supported several organizations including Northwest Harvest and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The Seahawkers are an officially recognized booster club of The Seattle Seahawks and have multiple chapters around the country and world and support the Seahawks players and organization, as well as, various charities.

The NWRBC will begin their traditional march from The New Orleans Restaurant and Creole Café, located in historic Pioneer Square at 114 First Avenue S, to ELYSIAN FIELDS STADIUM DISTRICT BREWPUB, located at 542 1st Ave S, where they will converge with The Seahawkers to march in unity to the front gates of The CLink to demonstrate their mutual commitment to a friendly rivalry, sportsmanship and respect.

Fans of all ages and teams are welcome as FAV, The Northwest Raiders Booster Club and The Seattle Seahawkers usher in a new era of respect to this historic rivalry. All media is invited to attend as well as any other fans who will be representing their beloved team’s colors to join in this show of unity and solidarity to sportsmanship of the game.

ESPN Outside the Lines Fan Violence Episode – Fans Against Violence

Posted on October 15, 2012 by FAV

Sundays during football season tend to place media focus on the match-ups, the players, the injury reports, the spreads and the action on the field. So little is said about what takes place off of the field- particularly in the stands, in the parking lots and on stadium premises. Outside the Lines gives us a look at the dangers of fan violence, the impact it has on its victims and the need to create safer environments in which fans can enjoy the experience of a football game. The necessity of advocacy groups such as Fans Against Violence is also stressed, and Outside the Lines features Kathy Samoun at the opening Raiders game against the San Diego Chargers, promoting FAV’s cause on foot and encouraging fans of both teams to be welcoming and respectful towards one another. Also interviewed is Aaron Curry of the Oakland Raiders, who is a supporter of FAV and the fight against violence. Raising awareness and exposing people to the seriousness of this issue is a great step towards lessening the number of incidents and attacks reported each week, and we are glad ESPN is shining some light on it.

In case you missed yesterday’s airing of “Outside the Lines, ” here are some highlights from this week’s episode.

Oakland Raiders Team Up with Fans Against Violence

Posted on September 10, 2012 by FAV

Fans Against Violence is proud to announce our first team partnership with the Oakland Raiders. We are happy to be unveiling our newest program “FanShake™” and the “FanShake Cam™”. We look forward to seeing home fans and visiting fans interacting in a positive way. In addition to the FanShake™, FAV will have a permanent residence in Raiderville at all home games. We at FAV know that together with the Oakland Raiders, we can make a difference and help put an end to Fan Violence.

As part of the Raiders continuing efforts to provide a safe, secure, family friendly environment, the Silver and Black and Fans Against Violence (FAV) are teaming up.

RAIDERS CONTINUE TO PROMOTE SAFE, SECURE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT; TEAM UP FOR FANSHAKE™ The Oakland Raiders’ Fan Code of Conduct is part of the Silver and Black’s commitment to a safe, secure, family friendly environment. The Fan Code of Conduct can be found by clicking here.

The Fan Code of Conduct also includes parking and tailgate guidelines as well as texting and designated driver programs which continue to help fans enjoy the best possible game day experience.

The Fan Code of Conduct Public Service Announcement, which features the Raiderettes and contains video clips of fans of all ages enjoying a day at a Raiders game, can be seen by clicking here.

As part of the Raiders continuing efforts to provide a safe, secure, family friendly environment, the Silver and Black and Fans Against Violence (FAV) are teaming up beginning with tonight’s regular season opener against San Diego at O.co Coliseum to highlight fan interaction at the stadium with the FanShake™.

The FanShake™, a term originated by Fans Against Violence, will be prominently displayed in a number of ways at Monday night’s contest between two original American Football League and present American Football Conference Western Division rivals.

A FanShake™ photo gallery will be showcased on raiders.com’s “Game Center” as well as on the team’s Twitter and Face book accounts. Fans are encouraged to take their own photos of FanShakes™ and upload those to Twitter using the hash tag #fanshake. The Raiders will then re-Tweet the best photos throughout the pregame and game.

In addition, FanShake™ moments will be videotaped and shared with the crowd inside the Coliseum on the video during the game as part of FanShakeCam™. Fans Against Violence (http://www.fansagainstviolence.org/) is a fan-based organization that aims to improve and enhance game day experiences at professional sports venues across the United States.