Follow on Google News News By Tag * Desean Jackson * Josh Morgan * Fred Davis * Medical Center Prosthetics * Wounded Warrior * More Tags... Industry News News By Place Country(s) Industry News
Follow on Google News | Local NFL Celebrities to Play the Wounded Warriors Amputee SoftballCo 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 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: Tickets: 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/ 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 End
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse
|
|