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6th Annual
Pitch for the Cure
June 10-12, 2011
Don't forget to
SAVE THIS 2011 WEEKEND on your calendar!!
8U MP, 10U - 18U
USSSA Fastpitch -NIT-
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Team registration should open in January, although teams are already asking. The first announcements of the opening of registration will be right here! Keep your eyes open and let your friends know to sign up for the newsletter.
You don't want to be late for the party...we run out of space! |
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Hotel Deals |
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We have a few hotels that are already offering room rates for Pitch for the Cure 2011. Their info is listed below for those of you that would like to check this off your list now and guarantee space!
(Ask for Pitch for the Cure Rates.)
Towneplace Suites - $74
479-966-4400
Holiday Inn - $79
479-751-8300
Hampton Inn - $79/$94
479-756-3500
Aloft - $74
479-268-6799 |
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Sponsorships |
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Please contact us at eventchair@pitchforthecure.org if you or your company has a great idea for a sponsorship opportunity for us at Pitch for the Cure. |
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You can follow us on Twitter!
Teams can get notices from us (near the time of the event) at @pitchteamsGeneral updates throughout the year are posted at @pitchforthecure(This is where we may be looking for volunteers, sponsors, support, etc.)
Follow us or send us a shout out! |
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October = Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Monsters for Miracles
Make A Difference Day
October 23rd |
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Join our organization on Make A Difference Day - October 23rd. We've got a worthwhile way to spend it!!!
The Miracle League of NWA is a unique sports league and field in Springdale. They offer special needs children a place to safely play ball on a baseball field that is built just for them. Each child gets a hit and scores a run, making their way base to base whether they are running, using a walker or rolling in a wheelchair. A volunteer buddy stays with them during the entire game so that their parents can enjoy being a spectator. Parents of special needs children usually find themselves in a 24/7 caregiver role. Most receive few
opportunities to sit in the stands to cheer their children on in activities such as these.
Fall 2010 was the opening season for the NWA location of the Miracle League. An impressive 120+ participants were enrolled in the inaugural season with predictions for Spring to be even larger enrollment. While the enrollment cost is $25 per child for the season, no child is ever turned away. Everyone gets to play. Those that cannot afford the fee are granted scholarships. The ML found that the need for scholarships was higher than expected for this first season. In addition, the ML has a few items that are still needed for their location and they are trying to establish an operating budget.
We've asked how we can help. Fundraising! What do the Chicks do best for fundraising? Tournaments!
Monsters for Miracles
October 23-24 (22nd only if needed)
J.B. Hunt Park, Springdale, AR
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100% of the tournament registration/gate profits will be donated to the Miracle League NWA
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Fastpitch divisions for 8u-18u OPEN teams
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ACT-friendly scheduling for 16U/18U teams
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SPECIAL-USSSA team fee included in entry fee for those not sanctioned by time of bracket
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$145 tournament fee plus $100 advance gate fee (no other gate fees)
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3GG
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Monsters for Miracles shirts and hoodies will be available
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Direct donations for Miracle League NWA will be accepted. Read more about the
Miracle League.
Why Oct 23rd? It's Make A Difference Day! This is the largest national day of community service and October 23, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary. What better day could there be for playing a Fall charity softball tournament?! Contact
ginab@springdalechicks.com to register for the
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Names 2010 College Scholarship Recipients |
In 2001, Susan G. Komen for the Cure established the college scholarship program to help students who would find attending college to be a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger. The award is a generous scholarship of $10,000 a year for up to four years to attend a state university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential.
Read About the Four Promising Students That Won Komen ScholarshipsApplicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer or be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger
- Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior
- Must plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington DC can attend state-supported schools in Maryland and Virginia)
- Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be no older than 25 years old by May 2010
- Must be a U.S. citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S. (or US Territory)
- Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency
Full info is listed here: Komen Scholarship RequirementsCheck www.komen.org in December for 2011 scholarship opportunities. |
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Pink Ribbon Bagels Are Back for October! |
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Bagles for...well, you know... Panera Bread in NW Arkansas has brought back their Pink Ribbon Bagles for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, 25 cents of each Pink Ribbon Bagel purchase is donated to Komen Ozark. If you are in the area, they are highly recommended! Cherry chips, dried cranberries and bing cherries...so good! The Pink Ribbon Bagel concept was actually developed in 2001 by Sue Stees, one of Panera Bread’s first franchisees and a breast cancer survivor.
The Fayetteville location is at 3638 N. Front Street (479) 587-1188. The address of the Bentonville location is 107 SW 14th Street (479) 271-8009. |
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