The Florence Freedom will host their 12th annual “Strike Out Cancer” Night presented by Thorntons on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
The event will take place as the Freedom take on the Rockford Aviators in a doubleheader with first pitch set for 5:35 p.m.
“The game is all about remembering, hope and encouragement,” Freedom general manager Josh Anderson said. “Somewhere in between there, a baseball game breaks out.”
Cancer survivors and their families will be provided with complimentary tickets thanks local companies that sponsor the event. Survivors who would like to attend the game with their family should email Max at tickets@florencefreedom.com. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The Freedom will wear special Striking Out Cancer jerseys during game one of the doubleheader. Fans can bid on the jerseys during the game in a silent auction to benefit the I Have Wings Foundation, Susan G. Komen and the American Cancer Society.
At the conclusion of game one, all cancer survivors in attendance will be called down onto the field to be honored for their courageous fight against the disease.
Time still remains for sponsors to get involved to make sure no survivors get turned away from complimentary tickets. If your company would like to get involved please email Aaron Morse at amorse@florencefreedom.com.
Community partners for Striking Out Cancer night currently include:
Thorntons, Dave & Buster’s, Northern Kentucky Health Department, Seven Hills Women’s Health Center, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicaid, Kent Refrigeration, Cruise Planners, Valley View, Convergys, Steve’s Auto Repair, Community Family Church, Big Bob’s Flooring, Bradley Younger: Midwest Health Insurance Associates, Bonded Lock Service, Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, Interim Health Care and Cahill Family & Friends.
From Freedom Communications