Fire and Police Softball Game to Benefit Cancer Charities

June 3, 2010 – Avon, OH Local 4310 fire fighters are organizing their second Fire and Police Softball game to be held August 14, 2010, at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon. The event benefits the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center and the Karen P. Nakon Foundation.

“In our first year, we raised about $12,000 for cancer charities; this year, we hope to raise even more dollars,” says Local 4310 President Michael Panehal.

This year’s event begins at 5:00 p.m. with a celebrity softball game. Celebrities will include local politicians, broadcast personalities and others. That game will be followed by a softball game, pitting fire fighters against police officers.

The cost to attend is $5 for anyone over the age of 16. Click here for more information.