Ameriquest Mortgage and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Donate 5,000 Baseball Tickets to Reward Outstanding Hillsborough and Pinellas County Students

Business Wire, Sept 2, 2004

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Thousands of Tampa Bay's young leaders to cheer on the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field

Ameriquest Mortgage Company, one of the nation's premier mortgage lenders, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have provided an opportunity for the Hillsborough and Pinellas County School Districts to reward their outstanding students with tickets to the Devil Rays ballgame against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 5, 2004 at Tropicana Field. Ameriquest has purchased and donated 2500 tickets to each school district as a means to affirm young leaders in the community for their accomplishments.

Both Ameriquest Mortgage and the Devil Rays are dedicated to supporting community development in Tampa Bay. Recognizing the achievements of Tampa Bay's youth is an important part of that commitment, which includes inspiring these students through partnership, opportunities and education.

"Baseball is our nation's favored pastime and represents many of the important values we treasure as Americans, especially teamwork and commitment to excellence," said Adam Bass, Senior Executive Vice President of Ameriquest Mortgage. "Outstanding students also exhibit these values in their achievements. It's our honor to celebrate the contributions of our future leaders with a free pass to an inspirational community event."

"It's pure joy to be able to reward these exceptional students with a day at the park," said David. J. Auker, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. "We hope they'll enjoy cheering for the Devil Rays, having a hot dog or two and being a part of the great game of baseball."

Ameriquest Mortgage Company is a national mortgage lender committed to helping people achieve their home ownership dreams and financial freedom. To fulfill that mission, Ameriquest Mortgage originates, purchases, sells and services home equity loans.