Strike 3 Foundation

The Strike 3 Foundation heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research.

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Second Annual First Pitch Celebrity Gala Raises Money For Childhood Cancer Research

New Haven – Local Connecticut pediatric oncology research and treatment centers will be receiving over $85,000 from the Strike 3 Foundation thanks to the success of the Second Annual First Pitch Celebrity Gala on Nov. 7, at the New Haven Omni Hotel.

Major League Baseball players in attendance included Andrew Bailey, Jack Cust, Rajai Davis, Vin Mazzaro and Kevin Slowey. Nomar Garciaparra gave a moving keynote speech followed by former Major League Baseball player and now musician Ben Broussard, Steve Shiffman and the Land Of No, and a surprise performance from Shaggy.

“Without question the Gala was a huge success. It was better attended, and looks to be more profitable than our first one, and obviously that means we are moving in the right direction,” stated Breslow. “All of our guests seemed happy with the product, our celebrities proved to be incredibly approachable and personable, and most significantly, important funds were raised for pediatric cancer research. We were even able to sneak in a special surprise performance from Shaggy, who rocked the Omni Hotel!”

For more information about this Gala or to inquire about the 3rd Annual First Pitch Celebrity Gala in November 2010, please visit www.strike3foundation.org or contact Ashley Voss (Public Relations Director) at publicrelations@strike3foundation.org.

The Strike 3 Foundation is a charitable agency that heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research. Founded in 2008 by Oakland A’s pitcher Craig Breslow, the tenets of the Strike 3 Foundation had been in place for some time. At age 14, Craig’s sister was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. More than fifteen years later, she lives an unrestricted life as a cancer survivor. Unequivocally, this success story is attributed to advancements in pediatric oncology treatment and research funded largely through generous donations and charitable efforts. For more information, visit www.strike3foundation.org.

By Ashley Voss, Strike 3 Foundation

November 28, 2009 · Reprinted from The Hartford Courant © 2009

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