Candlelighters All-Day Baseball http://strikeoutkidscancer.org Fundraising for our community Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:34:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Merchandise http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/08/merchandise-2/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/08/merchandise-2/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:52:52 +0000 jimlucas http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=219 T-shirt

Fundraising Prize!

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/08/merchandise-2/feed/ 0 Mickey Mantle Display http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/mickey-mantle-display/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/mickey-mantle-display/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 08:54:28 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=97 http://www.theswearingens.com/mick/index.html

This site is a tribute to one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Mickey Mantle. The Mick, a member of the baseball Hall of Fame, led the New York Yankees to the World Series 12 times during his career. Mickey Mantle, more than any other player in history, symbolized baseball and all that is good about it. His intense competitive spirit and his burning desire to win took him to heights few other players have ever reached. He still holds numerous records even after more than thirty years after he retired. Such records include fastest time to first base (3.1 seconds), longest home run (565 feet), most World Series home runs (18) to name but a few. His mighty home runs gave rise to the new term “Tape Measure Home Run”. Mickey was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY in 1974 and is still known today as the greatest switch hitter who ever lived. With his death in 1995, baseball truly lost one of its last great heroes.

This web page contains a wealth of information that defines the man and the player known as Mickey Mantle. I was fortunate enough to meet Mickey twice in 1994. Once at a book signing and once at his fantasy camp. The fantasy camp was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have since visited his boyhood home in Commerce, OK, the Baseball Hall of Fame, Yankee Stadium and Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant. This site contains photos from each of my experiences.

With this web page, I hope to allow today’s youth the opportunity to sneak a peak back into history and get a glimpse of the great #7, Mickey Mantle so that his memory can live on forever.

Randall Swearingen
RPSwearingen @ aol.com

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Astros

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/sponsors/feed/ 0 Merchandise http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/merchandise/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/merchandise/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:08:00 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=53 T-shirt
Merchandise will be available to purchase at our event on August 27-28!

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/merchandise/feed/ 0 How You Can Help http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/how-you-can-help/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/how-you-can-help/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:07:12 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=51 You can help send a friend or family member to TAKE BATTING PRACTICE AT MINUTE MAID PARK! Click here to find a specific player and to donate!
http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/player-list/

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]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/how-you-can-help/feed/ 0 Fundraising Update http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fundraising-update/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fundraising-update/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:05:24 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=49 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP FUNDRAISERS!

Congratulations to LIONS BLUE for winning an entry to take Batting Practice at Minute Maid Park! 

Minimum total donation per individual of $500 is needed to qualify for Batting Practice.

  • Noble Reeves: $2800.00
  • Jackson Dannelley: $2415.00
  • Harrison Campbell: $1110.00
  • Blake Butler: $705.00
  • Spencer Ruzicka: $610.00
  • Landre Buzard: $600.00
  • Jose Lima: $590.00
  • Bryce Contreras: $565.00
  • Josh Arquette: $520.00
  • Jay Beasley: $520.00
  • Mark Klein: $500.00
  • Shane Baz: $500.00
  • Randall Swearingen: $500.00
  • Owen Meaney: $500.00

Astros Broadcaster Dave Raymond Talks with John and Lance from 1560 The Game About the Candlelighters Fundraiser

Dave Raymond talks with John and Lance of 1560 The Game (mp3 file; opens in this window; use backspace key to return)

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fundraising-update/feed/ 0 Fun Fact #7 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-7/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-7/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:03:13 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=41 Candlelighters programs and services extend beyond the hospital walls with our Family Camp, Adopt-A-Family, Fall Festival, quarterly newsletter, and other special events

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-7/feed/ 0 Fun Fact #6 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-6/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-6/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:02:52 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=39 Candlelighters began in 1989 with two parent support groups from the Medical Center: one at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and one at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-6/feed/ 0 Fun Fact #5 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-5/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-5/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:02:19 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=37 Adopt a Family for the Holidays Program provides hope, support and practical help to families during the holiday season. Sponsor a family or families by providing gifts, a holiday meal, perhaps a spruce tree or holiday wreath. Sponsors are matched to families and personally deliver gifts to their family.

]]> http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-5/feed/ 0 Fun Fact #4 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-4/ http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/2011/05/fun-fact-4/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 07:01:56 +0000 admin84 http://strikeoutkidscancer.org/?p=35 Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance provides emotional, educational and practical support to children with cancer and their families in the 13 counties of the greater Houston area.

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