Boston (May 19, 2013) – On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Travis Roy Foundation, Inc. and Franciscan Hospital for Children kick off the summer with the 3rd Annual Boston WIFFLE Ball Challenge, where teams will compete for the championship title. Food and beverages will be available, along with a silent auction and other family friendly entertainment.
The opening ceremony will be at 8:30 a.m. followed by the first pitch at 9:00 a.m., with the championship home run derby held at approximately 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on their favorite team, snack on baseball-themed treats and meet local celebrities who will be on hand for coaching and announcing. Last year’s event attracted several big names such as Senator Scott Brown, Lenny Clarke, Brandon Yip, and more than 20 NESN employees.
Boston’s finest companies are invited to sponsor a team for the event. The teams already signed up include blue chip representatives from Boston’s legal, financial, accounting and real estate community. For Corporate Sponsorships, registering a team, making a donation, or for further information contact Victoria Goodman at vgoodman@blueskyse.com or call 1-781-421-3025 x203. For more information and updates about the event, check out the website at www.BostonWIFFLEBallChallenge.org.
WHEN: Saturday June 22, 2013
8:00 am Registration / Team Check In
8:30 am Opening Ceremony
9:00 am First games begin
1:00 pm Semi Final Home Run Derby
1:30 pm Closing Ceremony & Championship Home Run Derby
WHERE: Boston University – Nickerson Field
285 Babcock Street, Boston, MA 02215
COST: FREE for spectators
About the Travis Roy Foundation:
The Travis Roy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the life of spinal cord injured individuals and families by providing adaptive equipment, and to finding a cure through increased funding of research, resulting in self-reliance and the ability to be as independent as possible.
About Franciscan Hospital for Children:
Franciscan Hospital for Children, located in Boston’s neighborhood of Brighton, is the leading pediatric rehabilitation center in New England. The hospital offers medical, behavioral, and educational services for children with complex issues requiring interdisciplinary care. For more information on the hospital visit www.franciscanhospital.org, find it on Facebook or follow it on Twitter @FranciscanHFC.
