MWL1 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Packers Joining Driver in Softball Game

Published on April 23, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release


(Appleton, WI)...The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Donald Driver Foundation are thrilled to announce that Aaron Rodgers, Charles Woodson, Al Harris, James Jones, Nick Collins, Scott Wells, Donald Lee, Edgar Bennett, Colin Cole, Chris Francis, Tramon Williams, Abdul Hodge, Charlie Peprah, Aaron Rouse and Chad Clifton are early commitments for the Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Game. Donald Driver comments, "I am very appreciative that so many guys have committed to this game when we just announced it a few days ago. We are looking forward to other major announcements of Packers players and a surprise celebrity or two soon." The date of the game has been scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2008 and will be held at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

The event will feature Donald Driver and members of the Green Bay Packers. The game will match Donald and the Packers offense against the Packers defense. All proceeds will benefit the Donald Driver Foundation. The Donald Driver Foundation aims to help homeless families and address the issues of a lack of quality education in our communities. The motto of the foundation is "Strong Hands, Strong Minds, Loving Hearts". Through donations, various service projects and social activities, the Donald Driver Foundation has helped families in need in Green Bay, in Appleton, throughout Wisconsin and in Donald's hometown of Houston.

A four game ticket package is available for fans who are interested in securing their seat before tickets go on sale to the public. The four game ticket package includes a ticket to the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game and a ticket to three Rattler home games. The package starts at $41 for a reserved bleacher seat and $55.50 for a box seat. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office at 920-733-4152 or online at www.timberrattlers.com. Individual tickets go on sale Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 am. Tickets for the event are $30 per box seat, $20 per reserved bleacher seat, $10 per general admission grass seat or $200 per patio table. Patio tables include four seats to the game, waitress service throughout and a Donald Driver autographed mini-helmet.




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