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Good Sports mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness, and recreational programs by targeting one of major obstacles limiting participation-access to sports equipment. Good Sports distributes sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to community organizations offering programs to disadvantaged youth helping to lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles. To accomplish this, Good Sports partners with sporting goods manufacturers to ensure that disadvantaged youth are getting the equipment they need to participate. For more information, and to check out what Good Sports has been up to recently please visit the Good Sports Scoreboard.

Mudville Baseball Club vs. Boston Colonials

Saturday, May 10th at 1pm

The year 2008 is an important year in the history of Boston sports, as it represents the 150th anniversary of the organized baseball in the region. On Saturday, May 10th, the Mudville Baseball Club of Holliston and the Boston Colonials are scheduled to mark this anniversary with a “Massachusetts Rules” game at Boston Commons at 1:00pm. The Mudville Baseball Club and the Boston Colonials are vintage baseball teams that have been active in the local are for many years. Their love for the game and adherence to the rules and nuances of the game as it existed in the 19th century, make them the ideal candidates to participate in this celebration. For more information on these teams see www.mudvillebaseballclub.com or www.bostoncolonials.com.

Child Identification Program & Craft Fair
Saturday, May 17th from 10am-4pm

On Saturday, May 17th, the Middlesex Lodge in Framingham will be hosting their Annual Child Identification Program and Craft Fair from 10:00am-4:00pm at Framingham Masonic Building, located at 404 Concord Street. This event is free to all who wish to participate. Every child will receive an Identification Kit consisting of: Fingerpring/Dental Records, DNA Swab, and brief videotaped interview. Parents can keep these kits stored safetly. In the most unfortunate case of their child being missing, these kits when given to local authorities will help return that child home swiftly. Local crafters will also be featured alongside this event as well as food and refreshments.

Luis Tiant Swing for Diabetes Golf Tournament

Monday, May 19th at 1pm

On Monday, May 19th, the American Diabetes Association will host the Luis Tiant Swing for Diabetes Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. This annual event offers golfers an opportunity to “chip” in the fight against diabetes. Teams of enthusiastic golfers will tee-off with a celebrity in the scramble format tournament at 1:00pm followed by a cocktail reception ceremony for Luis Tiant, former Red Sox pitching legend who has diabetes. For more information on the golf tournament, call Jessica Gurman 617-482-4580, ext. 3502 or email jgurman@diabetes.org. Several past and present sports celebrities and legends will be on the fairway with Tiant to “chip” in for the fight against diabetes. Some of the Red Sox alumni and sports legends who will be golfing include Lou Merloni, Lyndon Byers, Max Lane, Jim Corsi, Jerry Moses, Bob Montgomery, Jim Lonborg, Dick Berardino, Bill Monbouquette, Ken Hodge, Pie McKenzie, Lyndon Byers, Dick McAuliffe, and Wilbur Wood. Diabetes affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, contributes to the deaths of over 220,000 Americans each year and costs our nation more than $174 billion annually. The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please visit www.diabetes.org or call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES.

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's 13th Annual Strut for Strays

Sunday, June 8th at 11am

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s 13th Annual Strut for Strays to be held on June 8th, 2008 at 11am. It is a three-mile walk will feature Randy Price as the honorary chairman, great music by Sunchunk, food, children’s games and activities including face painting and much more. Leashed dogs are welcome and water stations will be available along the walk route. "Strutters" collecting at least $50 in pledges will be given a Strut for Strays t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit homeless cats and kittens and support MRFRS’s programs caring for cats and kittens in need in the community. Event takes place rain or shine at the Bartlet Mall, at the intersection of Pond and High Street in Newburyport. MRFRS is a nationally recognized, non-profit volunteer organization committed to ensuring the health and welfare of feral and domestic cats and kittens. For more information, please call 978-462-0760 or visit www.mrfrs.org.

Good Sports Legends of the Ball

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Join emcee Glenn Ordway, Honoree Kevin Youkilis and the Ultrasonic Rock Opera at the “Legends of the Ball” fundraiser in support of Good Sports. Good Sports is a non-profit that helps ensure all kids have the opportunity to play sports. Now you can join in for a night of live music, awards and an auction. For every dollar raised, Good Sports will distribute up to two dollars worth of equipment, so tomorrow’s legends can start practicing today. The 5th Annual Good Sports “Legends of the Ball.” June 9th at The Roxy. Visit www.goodsports.org for more information.

Prostate Cancer Foundation's Home Run Challenge

This year 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Worse yet, in the time it takes to play 9 innings, prostate cancer kills 9 men. This Father’s Day week, team up with Major League Baseball and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to "Keep Dad in the Game." Call 800-798-CURE and be part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Home Run Challenge. Again, 800-798-CURE. Make a pledge! Make a difference!

Bob Dinges Findraiser

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Bob Dinges, a retired Haverhill Police Officer, was recently diagnosed with a severe, debilitating neurological disease called Progressive Multifrocul Leukoencephalopathy (PML) following his lung transplant last May and will require physical therapy and modifications to his home. A fundraiser is being planned to help Bob and Debbie Dinges through this difficult time in their lives. “A Night for Bob Dinges” is being held on Friday, June 20th at the Amvets Hall, located at 576 Primrose Street in Haverhill, from 7pm - Midnight. Tickets cost $25.00 per person and are available at the door. There will be food, dancing with music by DJ Ed Magee, a silent auction, 50/50 raffles, and door prizes. Please call to donate any items to our raffle or silent auction for the Robert Dinges Fundraiser. For more information or to donate please contact: Joe or Jeanne Ferguson at 978-374-1665 or Tom or Debbie Riley at 978-374-0853.

Multiple Sclerosis Bike-Ride

June 28-29, 2008

Movement. Something as simple as riding a bike. Multiple Sclerosis stops people from moving. Every year, Bike MS goes farther and pushes harder to raise money for cutting-edge research and to provide programs and services to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. And that's where you come in. An unforgettable ride. An unbeatable destination. Join us June 28th & 29th for the Cape Cod Getaway. For more information and to register online, visit www.MSnewengland.org. Bike to create a world free of MS. Join the movement.

American Diabetes Association 3rd Annual Luis Tiant Swing for Diabetes Golf Tour

Monday, May 19th at 1pm

On Monday, May 19th the American Diabetes Association will host the 3rd Annual Luis Tiant Swing for Diabetes Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Shotgun start for the scramble format tournament begins at 1:00pm followed by a cocktail reception ceremony for Luis Tiant, former Red Sox pitching legend. Several past and present sports celebrities and legends will be on the fairway with Luis Tiant to "chip" in for the fight against diabetes. Come out and support Luis Tiant for this great event. For more information on Foursomes and Sponsorship Opportunities, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-676-4065, ext. 3502. The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. The Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information, please visit www.diabetes.org or call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES.

Lakeview Jr. High School PTO Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Monday, August 25, 2008

The Lakeview Jr. High School PTO is a group of involved parents and teachers who help with various fundraising efforts throughout the year to benefit our students. All proceeds raised will go directly back to the students of the Lakeview Jr. High School through safe, fun-filled activities and school related events and programs. LJHS is holding its 2008 Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Monday, August, 25th at the Merrimack Golf Club in Methuen. Come have fun and support the Lakeview Junior High School! Space is limited. For more information, please go to www.geocities.com/ljhspto or call 978-452-0128.

Somers Athletic Fund

Raising two teenaged children is not an easy task. Raising them as a widowed single father is even harder. John Somers has been doing just that, but the burden of trying to provide the best for his children gets harder and harder with the rising costs of both of his children’s athletic programs. His daughter is a two-time State Individual Gymnastics Champion and attends East Elite Cheerleading. His son is currently a Medford High School football player and trying out for baseball. John’s daughter has been contacted by four major college cheerleading schools and gymnastics and all John wishes is that he will be able to keep her enrolled in East Elite so her dreams can become a reality. To make a donation, please contact John Somers at mykidscheer@aol.com, call (781) 391-9659 If you want to check out East Elite’s cheerleading program, you can go to there web site at www.eastelite.com. You can see Medford football clips at www.mustangsfootball.com/mustangsfootball/default.asp.

Red Sox License Plate to Benefit the Jimmy Fund

Drive into 2008 with your very own official Boston Red Sox/Jimmy Fund license plate to benefit cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For just $40, help strike out cancer in adults and children, while supporting your two favorite hometown teams, the Boston Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund. Step up to the plate by logging onto www.jimmyfund.org to purchase your plate today, and drive away as a winner!

Unified Sports Program

Sports are a big part of most our lives. We enjoy watching a game and many of us also enjoy participating in sports. However, some of us have physical disabilities and often get left out of the playing part of sports. The YMCA of Greater Westfield is combating this unfortunate reality through their Unified Sports Program. This program encourages kids between the ages of 6 and 12 of all skill and ability levels to come out and play together. The YMCA of Greater Westfield will hosting activities for kids 6-12 including baseball, frisbee golf, flag football, and more beginning this spring. There is no charge for the young athletes to participate; they need only to be joined by a parent or high school age sibling. Sign ups for these events will occur during the final week of the preceding event and are filled on a first come, first serve basis. For more information concerning, locations, waivers, insurance, volunteering, sponsorship or any other questions, please contact George Hart by phone at 413-568-8631, or by email at ghart@westfieldymca.org.