The 2nd Annual Parkinson Fundraiser to be held at Farragut High School’s Throw Back Double Header on April 28, 2011

For Immediate Release

March 11, 2011

Contact:    Ellen Hubrig
                 Ellen Burgoyne Inc.
                 The Society of Friendly Fellows
                 865-661-5068
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Knoxville, TN –  April is Parkinson’s Awareness month and the Society of Friendly Fellows is assisting with the 2nd Annual National Parkinson Foundation Fundraiser to be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Farragut High School baseball field in Farragut, TN. The event will be a throw-back double header baseball game where two brothers’ who are now in their 40’s and used to play for Farragut Baseball and took the team to the State Championships in the 1980’s are both afflicted with the disease.

The event will begin at 5:00 PM (Oak Ridge vs. Gibbs) and at 7:30 PM (Farragut vs. Karns). Admission is free. Several drawings will be held; one of which is a 42” LCD flat screen TV donated by Best Buy. Spa treatments, baked goods and various vendors will also be there.

All are welcome to attend the event or support the cause by sending donations to The Society of Friendly Fellows 342 Mapletree Drive, Knoxville Tennessee 37934. Write checks to the National Parkinson Foundation. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.