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Press Release “Strike Out Cancer Game” Set for May 17th at 10 AM CT Hampshire vs. Woodstock North @ “The Yard” at Hampshire High School
To Benefit the Jason Motte Foundation Hampshire, IL March 30, 2014: The high school baseball programs from Hampshire & Woodstock North have joined forces with St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jason Motte, in an effort to raise money for people affected by cancer. The Let's Strike Out Cancer project that is being run by the Jason Motte Foundation in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Players Association. th
On May 17 at Hampshire High School, a Fox Valley Conference battle will take place on the baseball diamond, but an even bigger battle will take place as Woodstock North & Hampshire will join forces to “Strike Out Cancer. Each player from both rosters will don LA Dodger, AJ Ellis Strike Out Cancer tees from 108stitches.com. AJ, a Wisconsin resident who works out at the Rawlings Hitters facility in Racine, WI will have his shirts donated by RJ Fergus. 108 Stitches website went live on March 17, with 108 Stitches showcasing the "Strike Out Cancer" tees in each MLB team's colors. Each team is promoted by a different player who agreed to join Jason Motte in a partnership that will benefit multiple charities. Each participating player has chosen a charity that will benefit from the T-shirts sales, and for each shirt sold, $5 will go to the Jason Motte Foundation and $5 to a charity of that player's choice. A full list of recipient charities is listed on the 108 Stitches website. Another unique feature of Saturday’s contest will be the players exclusively swinging wood bats provided by the Hoosier Bat Company. The colors of cancer awareness will be in the hands of the players, from pink to orange to draw attention to all forms of cancer. After the double header, the players will sign and donate the bats to the cancer survivors who attend Saturday’s event. Hampshire Head Coach, John Sarna said, “The idea of the players swinging colored wood bats makes this event unique.” You see a lot of pink in the NFL & MLB, but not much in the other cancer colors. Kudos to the players who felt it was important to draw awareness to all forms of cancer.”
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Strike Out Cancer Game set for May 17th at Hampshire High School
A variety of items will be available to bid on every half inning in a silent auction. Players from both programs have reached out to businesses around the area for donations and to spread the word about the “Strike Out Cancer Game”. The student/athletes have played a large role in giving back not only to the community but identifying teachers and other community members that have been battling cancer to honor them at this event. Social media also provides a variety of opportunities to interact with our “Strike Out Cancer Game”. Social channels include Twitter & Facebook, viewers can view a detailed list of raffle items and donations on our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/events/1396365953971391), and stay informed on how contributions will be utilized by following the Jason Motte Foundation on Twitter @mottefoundation (https://twitter.com/mottefoundation). In addition to raising funds in support of the Jason Motte Foundation mission to finish the fight against cancer, Hampshire & Woodstock North’s student/athletes are learning how to make healthy decisions each and every day that can reduce their risk of cancer. Eating right, exercising, staying safe in the sun, and following the recommended cancer screening guidelines are all ways people can reduce their cancer risk. Woodstock North Head Coach, Ian Rago said, “Hopefully this event brings a little bit more hope and help to those who are fighting the battle against cancer. We are just so proud to be part of this great event.” Together with the Jason Motte Foundation, we aim to help provide comfort and care where there is a need for those affected, either directly or indirectly, by cancers of all kinds. Donations Payable In Care of Jason Motte Foundation to: Hampshire High School Attn: John Sarna 1600 Big Timber Road Hampshire, IL 60140
Woodstock North High School Attn: Ian Rago 3000 Raffel Road Woodstock, IL 60098