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Kane County Cougars to Extend a Charitable Arm this Season

May 5, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, IL - Throughout the 2011 season, the Kane County Cougars will be raising money for a number of causes through ballpark promotions for fans including the 50/50 raffle and Pitch In for Charity ball toss. The Cougars will also match the funds raised up to $4000 each month for the following causes:

May - Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

June - Prostate Cancer Foundation of

Chicago

July - Misericordia Home

August - Glaucoma Research Foundation

"As an organization, it's with great satisfaction that we continue to follow our philosophy of being good neighbors by supporting a variety of important initiatives at the ballpark this season," said Mike Woleben, who along with Mike Murtaugh, are the Cougars' managing partners.

Each of the four organizations has been invited to take part in an on-field check presentation to be held later this summer at Elfstrom Stadium and be recognized for their contributions in the community.

"We are thrilled the Kane County Cougars are joining us in the fight against breast cancer," Michael Ziener, Executive Director of Komen Chicago said. "We are honored to be the beneficiary of the Cougars' May charitable initiatives and look forward to many partnerships to come."

Additional information is included below on each of the four causes that the Cougars will be partnering with this season.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (May):

The Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1997. The Komen Chicagoland Affiliate has awarded over $10 million towards the fight against breast cancer by funding grassroots breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects, as well as national research. Website: www.komenchicago.org

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago (June):

Through research and education, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago is dedicated to promote prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and to ensure that all treatment options, including no treatment, are made available to patients. Each September, for Prostate Cancer Awareness month, the Foundation hosts a free prostate cancer screening event in Westmont . Website: www.chicagoprostatefoundation.org

Misericordia Home (July):

Misericordia, located in Chicago, is recognized as one of the nation's leading communities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Distinguished by its network of services and a continuum of care model, Misericordia supports 600 children and adults from diverse ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, with disabilities ranging from mild or moderate to severe and profound. Programs include residential options, job training and placement, an array of therapies, fitness and health guidance, social and recreational activities, and opportunities for spiritual growth. Website: www.misericordia.org

Glaucoma Research Foundation (August):

The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, GRF funds glaucoma research world-wide. Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Website: www.glaucoma.org

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