The Edwin A. Keach Memorial Foundation announced today it will host the 5th Annual Edwin A. Keach Memorial Wiffle® Ball Tournament and Home Run Derby, August 8, 2009, at Militia Park in Easton, MA. This unique and important tournament is a major fundraiser for the Edwin A. Keach Memorial Foundation. The tournament is growing in size and continues to draw support from local and regional sponsors and media outlets.
This event draws over 500 players and spectators. According to Nick Ventresco, one of the event organizers,
“this tournament has grown to be more and more successful each year. We expect spectator attendance to climb for the fifth consecutive year and anticipate reaching capacity in tournament play. With the continued support of our sponsors we have been able to accommodate the growth and put on a great community event.”
Last year, the Brockton Rox made a special appearance with K-O, winning the hearts of all. In addition, the Monster Rock Energy Drink truck greeted players with Monster Energy just in time for the play-offs.
The event organizers are currently seeking corporate and individual tournament sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers. Sponsorship and participation benefits the Edwin A. Keach Memorial Foundation, which utilizes its resources to fund local charitable works. Donations of all kinds will be recognized. The tournament is 100% volunteer run and all after tax proceeds benefit the memorial foundation.
Militia Park, the location where Wiffle® Ball Tournament is held, is home to The Easton Youth Baseball fields (www.eastonyouthbaseball.org).
Created in 2003, after the tragic loss of Edwin A. Keach, The Edwin A. Keach Memorial Foundation plans to carry forward Edwin’s passion for life, by making contributions to the community that promote a Lead, Don’t Follow spirit – a testament to the lasting impression he made on so many lives.
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