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Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Kick Off Charity Softball Classic at SXU
Former Blackhawk players will greet families at softball tourney benefiting fallen first responders' families at Saint Xav's on Sept. 14.
The Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Blackhawk Alumni & Friends Charity Softball Classic presented by BMO Harris Bank, which will take place on Sun., Sept. 14 at Saint Xavier University (SXU).
Join Blackhawks greats like Jack O’Callahan, Brian Noonan, Reid Simpson, Cliff Koroll, Murray Bannerman, Troy Murray, Reggie Kerr, Grant Mulvey, Mark Lavarre, and many others as they come together to support Chicago police and firefighter charities.
This event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richard R. Ferrell Memorial Field at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Admission is free and gates open at 11 a.m.
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The event benefits the Chicago Firefighters’ EMWQ Retirees’ Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, and other related police and fire charities. During the past six years, the Blackhawk Alumni and Friends have raised more than $300,000 for the families of the Chicago Police and Fire Department. The event has also brought attention to the challenges faced by many of these families in their time of need.
Chicago Blackhawks current players and alumni will “face-off” in a 16-inch softball game with members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department. The event also features the annual CFD vs. CPD City-Wide 16-inch Softball Championship. The event marks the fifth year BMO Harris has served as a presenting sponsor. Other major sponsors include CME Group, WGN TV and Radio, Saint Xavier University, Jewel/Osco and Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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Families can enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as an inflatable play-area and games for children, raffles, and autographs from players. Special units from the Chicago Police and Fire Departments are scheduled to participate and a variety of antique fire and police equipment will be on display.
Mark your calendars and plan to join in this premier event on Sept. 14. For more information, please visit: www.widowsandchildren.org.
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