Curve Hot Stove Event One Week Away
Published on January 20, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA-The Sixth Annual Altoona Curve Hot Stove Dinner & Benefit Auction will be held next Friday night, January 27th, beginning at 6 PM at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona.
Individual tickets and corporate tables for the event will remain on sale until Tuesday, January 24th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Fans can purchase tickets through Tuesday by calling the Curve at (814) 943-5400 or toll-free at (877) 99-CURVE, or by visiting the Blair County Ballpark Ticket Office during regular business hours.
Individual tickets for the January 27th event will cost $60 each for adults and $35 for children.
Proceeds from the event and the sports memorabilia silent auction will benefit the Navasky Foundation for Life, a non-profit organization founded by cancer survivor Chuck Navasky in part to fund cancer research and to make a difference in the lives of those afflicted by the disease.
19-year major league veteran and two-time World Series champion Ken Griffey, Sr. will be the featured guest for the event and will be joined by the following baseball guests:
Tim Leiper....................... 2006 Altoona Curve manager Chris Duffy...................... Former Curve standout; current Pittsburgh Pirates' center fielder Mike Johnston................. 2003 Altoona Curve all-star; Pirates' left-handed pitcher Kevin Bass...................... 14-year major league outfielder "Doc" Medich.................. 11-year major league pitcher; member of the 1976 Pirates Clayton Hamilton............ Pirates' minor league pitching prospect; former Penn State player
In addition, members of the Navasky Foundation for Life's Advisory board who will be in attendance include:
L.C. Greenwood............... Standout on Steelers' "Steel Curtain" defense; 2006 nominee for Pro Football Hall of Fame Louis Lipps...................... Former Steelers' wide receiver Robin Cole...................... Former Steelers' linebacker Danny Raines.................. Former NFL linebacker; member of the 1985 World Champion Chicago Bears
The Navasky Foundation for Life was founded by Chuck Navasky and his wife, Jaye. The foundation benefits both cancer patients and research as well as helping to fund youth-oriented programs such as drug and alcohol education, big brother and sister programs, regionals YMCA programs and other activities that are instrumental in keeping our children safe and educated.
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