2011 EVENTS
August 20, 2011 - The 5th Annual ALS Charity Softball game featuring the Phillies Ballgirls vs. The Allentown Patriots Old-Timers is returning to Patriots Park in Allentown. Lots of entertainment is planned for all ages to enjoy & take part in.
Gates will open at 2:30
3:00 - Two Patriots girls softball teams, Flames vs Flames will kick off the day with an exhibition game. Come and watch these talented young girls in a fast pitch softball game.
Gates will open at 2:30
3:00 - Two Patriots girls softball teams, Flames vs Flames will kick off the day with an exhibition game. Come and watch these talented young girls in a fast pitch softball game.
At approximately 4:15 The IronPigs Mascots, FeFe & FeRROUS will take to the field to play and dance! So get ready to join them on the field for some fun & games.
5:00 The Phillies Ballgirls take the field against The Allentown Patriots Old-Timers! The Old-Timers, ages 65-89, are looking for their first win while the young Ballgirls are looking to keep their undefeated record. You will enjoy the skills that all the players show in this slow pitch softball game as they help to
Strike Out ALS.
At approximately 5:00 the one & only Phillie Phanatic returns & he is ready to dance the night away! Perhaps he will join in on a game! Don't miss out on all the fun and an opportunity to dance with the Phanatic or a picture with the Phanatic.
Maybe you will even get a GREAT BIG PHANATIC HUG!
ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
Kim Bydlon will be joining us again this year & singing the National Anthem & entertaining us with some additional & new songs from last year. Kim graduated this year from Whitehall High School & will be heading to West Chester University majoring in event planning. Kim was a former contestant on the Lehigh Valley Junior Idol & also competed in the 10th season auditions on American Idol before losing out in the second round. Kim will be entertaining us throughout the event. I am glad to have Kim returning to help me Strike Out ALS!
The Allentown Hobo "Almost" Marching Band, established 1982 in Allentown, PA., appear in local parades and events with loud and fun music. The Allentown Hobo "Almost" Marching Band is the Lehigh Valley's premiere independent marching band.
The Allentown Hobo "Almost" Marching Band, will be entertaining us throughout the event. Be ready to get up and dance!
The Allentown Hobo "Almost" Marching Band, will be entertaining us throughout the event. Be ready to get up and dance!
OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW GOING ON DURING THE DAY
THERE IS NO ADMISSION OR PARKING FEES - Donations will gladly be accepted. We will be selling raffle tickets for our numerous Chinese Auction Items. Some of the items include Gift Cards from restaurants & stores, Phillies items, gift baskets & more. We will also run a 50/50 raffle.
We will have numerous Silent Auctions items. Some of the items up for bid include Autographed Phillies Memorabilia by Jimmy Rollins, Roy Oswalt, Brian Schneider & a baseball bat autographed by Robin Roberts, 1950 Whiz Kids. A San Francisco Mini Helmet autographed by Joe Montana & Jerry Rice and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. An Archie, Peyton & Eli Manning signed Wilson Official NFL Shield Football and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Other autographed items by Larry Holmes, Cheryl Crow and more. Other items up for bid in our Silent Auction is a $500 gift certificate for Bethlehem Gallery of Floors, a $250 gift certificate for Sabotta Imagery Photography, 2 Penn State tickets & more.
We will have a limited number of Phillies t-shirts & hats reasonably priced for sale and Polish Ice is back again this year for sale.
Patriots Park also has a refreshment stand.
WHY THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE
Six years ago I was diagnosed with ALS. After getting over the initial shock I decided I wasn't going to sit around and let time pass me by. A bucket list was made, which Paul & I continue to fulfill, and I decided I needed to bring awareness of this disease and raise money to support The ALS Association to help people live with ALS and to support research into the cause, cure and treatment of ALS.
Donna's Dugout was formed and over the past 5 years we have raised $75,000 to support my mission. Your past support of this event has raised $15,000. We are ever so grateful for your support. This event takes place because of my family & friends that offer their time & support to make this happen. If you haven't ever been to one of our past events I hope you will come out and enjoy the day with all the entertainment and ways for you to support my mission. We don't think you will be disappointed! Please stop & say hello as I am usually sitting some where or walking around.
We will have numerous Silent Auctions items. Some of the items up for bid include Autographed Phillies Memorabilia by Jimmy Rollins, Roy Oswalt, Brian Schneider & a baseball bat autographed by Robin Roberts, 1950 Whiz Kids. A San Francisco Mini Helmet autographed by Joe Montana & Jerry Rice and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. An Archie, Peyton & Eli Manning signed Wilson Official NFL Shield Football and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Other autographed items by Larry Holmes, Cheryl Crow and more. Other items up for bid in our Silent Auction is a $500 gift certificate for Bethlehem Gallery of Floors, a $250 gift certificate for Sabotta Imagery Photography, 2 Penn State tickets & more.
We will have a limited number of Phillies t-shirts & hats reasonably priced for sale and Polish Ice is back again this year for sale.
Patriots Park also has a refreshment stand.
WHY THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE
Six years ago I was diagnosed with ALS. After getting over the initial shock I decided I wasn't going to sit around and let time pass me by. A bucket list was made, which Paul & I continue to fulfill, and I decided I needed to bring awareness of this disease and raise money to support The ALS Association to help people live with ALS and to support research into the cause, cure and treatment of ALS.
Donna's Dugout was formed and over the past 5 years we have raised $75,000 to support my mission. Your past support of this event has raised $15,000. We are ever so grateful for your support. This event takes place because of my family & friends that offer their time & support to make this happen. If you haven't ever been to one of our past events I hope you will come out and enjoy the day with all the entertainment and ways for you to support my mission. We don't think you will be disappointed! Please stop & say hello as I am usually sitting some where or walking around.
September 20, 2011 we will hold a dine out night at The Buckeye Tavern in Macungie from 5-8 PM, 15% of the portion of your food bill will be donated to the ALS Association Walk to Defeat ALS. We will draw the winners of the raffle tickets and prepare for our Walk to Defeat ALS. Check back for further details of the event.
October 22, 2011, 10 AM the Walk to Defeat ALS will be held at the ALS at Coca Cola Park, home of the IronPigs. Check back for further details of the event.
October 22, 2011, 10 AM the Walk to Defeat ALS will be held at the ALS at Coca Cola Park, home of the IronPigs. Check back for further details of the event.
