Local NFL Celebrities to Play the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball

Co Hosts Josh Morgan (Washington Redskins) and Desean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) have partnered with other teammates and NFL Players to raise funds for amputee charities and awareness for amputees challenges.
By: Torrey Charles and Willner
 
WASHINGTON - April 19, 2013 - PRLog -- Co Hosts Josh Morgan (Washington Redskins) and Desean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) have partnered with other teammates and NFL Players to raise funds for amputee charities and awareness for amputees challenges.

MOVE FORWARD, is the slogan of Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics (MCOP). MCOP uses this slogan to motivate its lower limb amputee patients and staff when delivering premium care to military amputees. MCOP will sponsor  the event on June 1st in Bowie, Maryland and is the exclusive provider of prosthetic devices to Walter Reed Medical Center with the support of the Department of Defense.

The Event:

The “1st Annual MCOP NFL Players Celebrity Softball Game” is being held to raise awareness of the abilities of the amputee wounded warriors following their rehabilitation, training and provision of appropriate prosthetic technology. All proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to charities that directly impact the continued care and lives of wounded warriors with amputations.

         Date: June 1st, 2013 gates open at 5:30

         Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium, 4101 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716

         Tickets: Available at www.MCOPRO.com

         General Admission $20

         Military and Children $15 (Children 3-12 years of age, 2 and under free.)

         Box Seating with Athlete Meet and Greet  $55

NFL and Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Teams:

Washington Redskins, Fred Davis, Darrell Young, EJ Biggers - Philadelphia Eagles - Fletcher Cox - Miami Dolphins - Richard Marshall - Atlanta Falcons - Asante Samuel - Veteran Players - Robert Bailey (Dallas Cowboys) and others

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST)

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, continuing to push the limits of prosthetic technology during their athletic demonstrations at charity softball games will challenge the team of Pro Athletes and play regularly thought the country.

Benefiting Charities:

Yellow Ribbon Fund       http://www.yellowribbonfund.org

The Yellow Ribbon Fund who help support the continued care of injured service members

and their families. The military provides world-class care while injured service

members are in the hospital. But sometimes gaps open up between the support the

military can provide, and the support the injured and their families need.

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) www.woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam.org

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, continuing to push the limits of prosthetic technology during their athletic demonstrations at charity softball games. The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) mission is to raise awareness, through exhibition and celebrity softball games, of the sacrifices and resilience of our military, and highlight their ability to rise above any challenge.

Wounded Warrior Project:  www.woundedwarriorproject.org

The Wounded Warrior Project who provide unique, direct programs and services to meet

the needs of injured service members.

About MCOP:

Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics (MCOP)  www.mcopro.com

Local D.C. prosthetic provider Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics (MCOP), will sponsor the event.  MCOP is a nationally recognized provider of prosthetic services for amputees. Each and every amputee under their care is assured to get the most comfortable, high functioning prosthesis available. They are the exclusive civilian contractor for lower limb prosthetics to our nation’s wounded warriors returning home from serving overseas, located on-site at Walter Reed National Military Center.

Social Media

MCOP Twitter:  @MedialCenterOP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCOPRO

Event Hashtags: #NFLPlayersvsWWAmputeeSoftball #AmputeeAwareness  #MCOPSoftballClassic

For interviews and media requests please contact:

Torrey Charles Pocock

Pro Athletes Organization

Torrey@TheTCWAgency.com

Direct: 202 351 1344

@Torrey_Charles
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