Bluefish to Hold 24 Hour Softball Marathon
Published on July 8, 2014 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - July 8, 2014) - The Bridgeport Bluefish have partnered up with Treasured Time, Inc. to host the Extra Innings Softball Marathon, starting on Friday, July 25th.
"Treasured Time is so excited to be partnering with the Bridgeport Bluefish to put on this fundraiser," said Suzanna Major, Founder/CEO of Treasured Time. "After the success of granting the wish of our first family and sending them to Disney, we look forward to taking on a second family very soon. The money we raise from this event will pay for that trip and we can't wait to have everyone come down and join us at the field for 24-hours of fun."
This 24 hour event at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard begins at 6:00pm Friday, July 25th and continues for 24 hours straight, concluding at 6:00pm Saturday, July 26th. Sign up is limited to the first 32 teams consisting of at least 10 players per team as each squad will play a one hour game. Out of the 16 winning teams, the team who scored the most runs will be crowned the champion and win a dinner for 10 at Molto Bene, in Ansonia, and a night in the Treasured Time Suite at a Bluefish Game (Prize Valued at over $1,000.00).
Participants are required to raise the $50.00 individual entry fee to play in the game. All of the entry fees from the teams will go towards making a difference in granting a wish of the one of the families that works with Treasured Time. All proceeds raised from the Extra Inning Softball Marathon will benefit Treasured Time, whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses to create a lasting memory with their children.
Tickets to attend any part of the 24 hour marathon game are $2.00. Activities taking place throughout the event including corn hole, zumba, DJ's, raffles, a kids area and much more. Concession stands will be open Friday night from 6:00-10:00pm (alcohol sales until 2:00am) and Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm.
Treasured Time provides families with a special experience so the stress of life and their condition doesn't take away the opportunity to create precious moments together. Treasured Time supports families with children ages 3 to 18 who have a parent with a life-threatening condition. By giving families a chance to relax and escape we bring them together during difficult times.
"I couldn't be prouder to work with Treasured Time," said Bluefish general manager Ken Shepard. "This organization is unique in its noteworthy mission of providing the gift of memories to families facing the loss of a parent to a terminal illness."
The event starts on Friday night at 6:00pm with an official kickoff celebration as Treasured Time Founder and CEO Suzanne Major will speak about the organization, and meet one of Treasured Time's families who have their wish of taking a trip to Disney being granted this July.
To register your team or for more information about the Extra Inning Softball Marathon please contact Treasured Time Inc. at (203) 856-9772 or visit www.treasuredtime.org.
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish.com.
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