Easter Seals

HOME RUN DERBY

Sponsored by CENTURY 21 Dream Homes

On Saturday, June 9^th, at the John Neill Baseball Park in Falmouth, the 3^rd Annual Home Run Derby took place. The event combines a great cause with America's favorite pastime (Baseball) while providing fun and enjoyment to the local Little Leaguers. Little Leaguers age's 11 and 12 participated and had a chance to win prizes while being in the spotlight. Thanks to the kids who raised funds for such a good cause.

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Thanks to our sponsors who included: Harbor One Credit Union CENTURY 21 Dream Homes Dean's House of Pizza CENTURY 21 Bourne Landing CENTURY 21 Regan Realtors Hot Locks Salon and Spa J. F. White Contracting CENTURY 21 Dream Homes - Jane Orchard CENTURY 21 Cape Sails CENTURY 21 Wareham Landing Joanne O'Sullivan - Attorney at Law

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Christopher Ferraro, the 2nd hitter of the afternoon set the pace with 6 homeruns. He was later challenged by many hitters as Ronnie Andrews had 4 homeruns and then Chris Souza had 5 homeruns but it was last years runner up Kyle Kasprzyk who also hit 6 homeruns and then Zachary Zaino who also hit 6 homeruns that caused a 3 way tie pushing the competition into another round.. The players were allowed 10 outs in the first round while the second round was a five out competition. Christopher Ferraro led off and homeruns sailed over the fence totaling 5 in this round for a total of 11 homeruns. Next up Kyle Kasprzyk hit 2 more for a total of 8 and then Zachary Zaino finished with 1 more for a total of 7 leaving Christopher Ferraro as this years champion.. The five hitters mentioned above as well as the top 5 fundraisers are invited to attend a baseball clinic given by the Falmouth Commodores on Saturday July 7th at 1:00 prior to the Commodores game with Y-D. The players invited to the clinic include: Christopher Ferraro, Kyle Kasprzyk, Zachary Zaino, Chris Souza, Ronnie Andrews, top fundraiser Robbie Anderson, Brett Moniz, Jess Miller, Ben Crago, and Ryan Lino, and Justin Beard.

After the event the fundraising raffle was held and first prize, a pair of EMC Pavilion seats to a Red Sox game was won by father and son, John and Adam Thackston. Enjoy the game.

Congratulations to the winner, Christopher Ferraro of Damon Drive in Falmouth for winning the CENTURY 21 Dream Homes/Easter Seals Home Run Derby.

Thank all of you for joining us and raising funds ($3459.00) to support children and their families with disabilities. Easter Seals works to promote independence and Quality of Life to those less fortunate than many of us. Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of functional limitations experienced in aging, Easter Seals provides many with the support and services to take the next step.

Again, thank to all who made this a special event. Special thanks go to Paul Gonsalves for the use of his pitching machine and coordination of the event with the Falmouth Little League. Thanks to the Falmouth Commodores for supporting the event with the clinic. See you in 2008!