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Metro NY Balloon and Music Festival
Auntie Anne's Holds Rolling Rally
Compass Group Holds 5th Annual Golf Outing
Pathmark Campaign gets off to a flying start
Wal-Mart Raises $10 Million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals including $87,912.30 for hospitals in the Metro New York Area
HMS Host's 13th Annual Golf Outing
Wharton Costco employees know the real meaning of giving
5th Annual Tiki Barber Golf Tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club
Costco COLLECTS quarters
Tiki Rocks the Square with Jon Bon Jovi for Children's Miracle Network
Another Successful Year for Erin Kelly and Play Ball for Miracles
Orlando and Washington DC roll out the red carpet for Children's Miracle Network's Champion Children
IHOP Pancakes Create Miracles for Children
RE/MAX Old Carriage House Realty hosts Billy Joel Tribute Band Fundraiser
Children's Miracle Network welcomes PL Developments as one of its newest sponsors
RE/MAX Advantage supports Children's Miracle Network
7th Annual Cocktail and Dinner party held by RE/MAX Barnegat Bay
Pig Roast fundraiser held at Cupsaw Lake
Country Music Star Tracy Byrd Supports Children's Miracle Network
2nd Annual Play Ball for Miracles
Quick Chek's campaign surpasses their $80,000 goal
Pathmark campaign soars into the record books
2nd Annual Monte Carlo Casino Nite hosted by RE/MAX Real Estate, LTD (Brick)
Another wonderful year at the Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning
2nd Annual NY/NJ Marriott Business Council Charity Golf Classic
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited hosts 5th Annual Cocktail Party on the Lake
Compass Group holds Fourth Annual Golf Outing
NY Giant, Tiki Barber reads his children's book to students at a Manhattan public school
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MEDIA ALERT — NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT TIKI BARNER CHILDREN'S BOOK READING TO SUPPORT METRO NEW YORK CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
MEDIA ALERT — NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT TIKI BARBER CHILDREN'S BOOK READING TO SUPPORT METRO NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
MEDIA ALERT — CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK AND NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT TIKI BARBER RAISED OVER $170,000 FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS IN THE METRO NEW YORK AREA
Miracle Children head to Disney World and Washington D.C.
MEDIA ALERT — CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK AND NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT TIKI BARBER HOST ANNUAL EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN IN THE METRO NEW YORK AREA
Big Kick-off for Walk the Walk event
Foresters Continues Its Support of Children's Miracle Network
Auntie Anne's Anticipates Another Awesome Campaign
Quick Chek
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ACE Hardware launches the "Score One for the Children" Sweepstakes
Marriott Marquis hosts a holday party for the kids of The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Children's Miracle Network holds its 1st Radiothon on 100.7 FM WHUD to benefit Maria Fareri Children's Hospital!!
American Legion Auxiliary of New Jersey presents check to Children's Specialized Hospital
Open House, Jewelry Exhibition and benefit for Children's Miracle Network
SIMON EVENING OF GIVING
RE/MAX Barnegat Bay holds their 6th annual Cocktail Party to benefit Children's Miracle Network
Erin Kelly and her volunteers come out swinging for the first year of the charity softball tournament "Play Ball for Miracles"
Children's Miracle Network Radiothon supporting Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Texas Hold Em charity tournament to be held at Nassau Coliseum
New local sponsor, Camille's Café, opens in Brick!
National Gymnastics day
Local volunteers help Children's Miracle Network raise money for hospitals through volunteer time at the NJ Festival of Ballooning
A perfect day for flying...over Manhattan on the Fujifilm Blimp!
Marriott holds their 1st Annual Golf Tournament
RE/MAX Tri-County holds 12th Annual Children's Miracle Network Golf Tournament
A truly magical evening with RE/MAX of New York and Long Island Elite
3rd Annual Tiki Barber Golf Invitational kicks-off in style
Re/Max Real Estate LTD holds 1st Annual Casino night to benefit Children's Miracle Network
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center receives check from Children's Miracle Network
Send off for Samantha White
Children's Hospital at Montefiore receives check
Schneider Children's Hospital receives check from Children's Miracle Network
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American Legion Auxiliary Miracle Miles for Kids
NJ Credit Unions are Still Hot at 70
Great Clips for Hair Salons Make a Difference
2005 Foresters Champions Across America
Believe in the Giving Philosophy
Dairy Queen
Fun 'N Games
Go Patriots!
Pucker Up!
Head-Over-Heels for Children's Miracle Network!
A&P Contributes More Than $38,000
National Gymnastics Day
NJ Festival of Ballooning 2004
The Great Northern Jersey Poker Tour of 2004
Foresters Golf Outing to Support Schneider Children's Hospital
LeAnn Rimes Performs at Children's Miracle Network Celebration
Miracle Children Visit White House and Disney World
Children's Miracle Network Adds a New Hospital to the New York Metro Area Family
The Wal-Mart Totals Are In!
2nd Annual Eric Lindros Celebrity Mini Golf Tournament Makes a Hole-in-one!
American Legion Walks for Kids
Quick Chek — New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Inaugural Tiki Barber Golf Invitational was a Huge Success
Bartender's Challenge
Express Personnel Clydesdales make their way through New Jersey
RE/MAX Moving Day
Wal-Mart Grand Opening
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Employees Chosen as Children's Miracle Network Associates of the Year
Celebration Broadcast on CBS
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Another Successful Year for Erin Kelly and Play Ball for Miracles
Saturday, April 14, 2007
On Saturday, April 14, 2007, the skies parted and the rain let up long enough for the 3rd Annual Play Ball for Miracles Softball Tournament to take place in Warinanco Park. Created by Erin Kelly, the tournament raises money for Children’s Miracle Network, who then in turn uses the money to support local hospitals that specialize in children’s care.
Sponsored for the 3rd consecutive year by the Elizabeth NJ Firemen’s Federal Credit Union, PBFM has grown from a single men’s division tournament with only 6 teams participating into a 3 division (Men’s, Women’s and Co-Ed) tournament with 20 teams participating.
Opening Ceremonies took place on Field 8 in Warinanco Park with representatives of Children’s Miracle Network there to explain the importance of their cause. Also on hand were children who benefit from the care these hospitals give and the Mayor of Elizabeth, Chris Bollwage who threw out the first pitch to Wealth Management player, Tom Langan.
6 games began throughout the park, kicking off what would be an 8 hour event. Teams play in a one-pitch game, meaning players have one opportunity per at-bat to connect with the softball. They will either get a hit, walk, or be out. One-pitch games average 45 minutes and allow the tournament to take place in a single day with each team guaranteed at least 3 games.
Teams in the Co-Ed Division included Stewart’s Root Beer, managed by Cliff Williams of Rahway, Danny Boys, managed by Graig Vuotto of Staten Island, NUJAX, managed by Nicole Condomitti of Brooklyn, City Elite, managed by Carmen Sierra of Elizabeth, Flying Squirrels, managed by Amanda Gruss of Bedminster and Shockwave, managed by Jerry Garcia of Elizabeth. Stewart’s Root Beer remained undefeated all day and ultimately took home the Championship trophy after defeating Danny Boys in the Championship Game.
The Women’s Division is the perfect example for how large this tournament has grown, as 2007 is the first year that women participated in the tournament. Teams included All Heart, managed by Deb Huzer, All Fired Up, managed by Chris Masterson, Fenton Tile Company, managed by Jennifer Lombardo and Bomb Squad, managed by Cathy Evans. All the games in this tournament were close, but ultimately Fenton Tile and All Fired Up met in the Championship game. With a final score of All Fired Up 7 and Fenton Tile 6, the competition was in full force all day.
Finally, the Men’s Division returned with another outstanding showing. 10 teams participated, including, Elizabeth Fire Department/FMBA Local 9, managed by John Gwaldis, Union Fire Department, managed by Jimmy Adams, Michelino’s, managed by Mike LoBrace of Elizabeth, Wealth Management Group, managed by Mington Garcia of Elizabeth, Anger Management, managed by Bill Dillon of Clark, The Elizabeth Latin Americans, managed by Ralph Amado. The Elizabeth Police Department sponsored two teams, managed by Matt Williams and Jimmy Kearns. Last year’s champions, Buffy’s Tavern, managed by George Brokaw, and second place finishers, Caldwell Dental Associates, managed by Dr. Michael Volpe, returned to defend their titles.
Competition was tight in this category also, with many teams losing by only 1 run. However, Elizabeth Fire Department and Wealth Management managed to remain undefeated all day and finally met head to head in the Championship Game. Wealth Management would be crowned Champion this year, defeating the Elizabeth Fire Department 7 to 6.
The Play Ball for Miracles Charity Softball Tournament runs annually, previously run in September, it has found a new home in April, thus allowing teams to use the tournament as practice before the Spring Softball season begins. Efforts will begin again next January to put together the 4th Annual Play Ball for Miracles Softball Tournament, tentatively set to take place on April 12, 2008. Sponsorships and participation will be available to help reach our goal of $10,000. To find out additional information, please log on to:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=playball4miracles
Congratulations Erin on your most successful fundraising year to-date — $6,535!!
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