21st Tallgren Games
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Help us hit a grand slam for our patients and families!
The 2007 Tallgren Games for Leukemia raised an incredible $11,669
for the fight against blood cancers!
After a golf tournament and 14 games of great baseball, this amazing July weekend was a wonderful tribute to the memory of Bob Tallgren.
2007 Champions -TPC IRON Baseball
2007 MVPs: Don Purcell
Brandon Maupin
Robbie Millers
Bob Tallgren
Robert W. Tallgren was a gifted golfer and a respected classmate. In the Spring of 1977, Bob lost his battle with leukemia at the age of 17. The Tallgren Games for Leukemia are dedicated to the memory of his competitive spirit and courage. The golfers and baseball players participating in this event donate their time and talent in honor of Bob.
Tallgren Games for Leukemia
Whether you enjoy golf or baseball, there is equal "swinging" opportunity to hit in support of the fight against blood cancers! The annual golf tournament will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008, followed by a baseball tournament on June 28-29, 2008.
This is a great opportunity for college and former-pro baseball players! The event occurs in the Woodbridge/ Occoquan Area of Prince William County, Virginia. Anyone is welcome to join in the fun of the golf outing!
The golf tournament is open to the public, friends, and family. Register at www.theproductioncenter.com!
Registration Fees: $80 per golfer; $300 per foursome.
Location: Forest Green Golf Club in Triangle VA http://www.forestgreens.com/
An open house is hosted at Madigan's Waterfront afterwards! Relax with friends after a day of golfing and enjoy a massage from Dansk Day Spa.
The baseball games draw teams featuring current and former college and professional players from the East Coast. (Local star Ryan Zimmerman played during his college years. The event is open to the public (donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are appreciated) and the talent is excellent.
Location: Vets Park Woodbridge, VA Fields 3 and 4 http://www.pwcparks.org/Recreation/VeteransPark/tabid/110/Default.aspx
Game Times: Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29 match ups at 9am, Noon, 3pm, and 6pm. Championship game 6pm Sunday
All funds raised benefit LLS and its mission to cure blood cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families.
Join Us in 2008
If your team would like to participate in the 2008 golf or baseball tournament, please contact Bruce Fasick at (703) 680-6427 or Erin Walker at (703) 960-1100. Or visit www.theproductioncenter.com for more info.
Donations
The Tallgren Games For Leukemia benefit the National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To donate, please mail checks or money orders to: The Tallgren Baseball Games for Leukemia, c/o The Production Center, 3680 Ketchum Court, Woodbridge VA 22193.
Checks should be made payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and all donations are tax deductible.
Questions?
Contact Bruce Fasick at The Production Center, (703) 690-4639
or Erin Walker at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, (703) 960-1100
Thank you to our sponsors:
Special Thanks to:
The Allmond Family
The Brumm Family
The Vincent Family
The Schuster Family
Stan Bystrk
Don Purcell
Moose Lodge: Steve, Rhonda and Anne
The Hicks Family
- NoVa Umpires
PWCPA: Mitch, Victoria, Tammy and Crew
Forest Green GC
Chris and Mark Madigan
Hall of Famer Bob Schnebly
Bruce Fasick
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