April 21: CHS Canes, Cartersville Medical Cetner host 'Strike Out Breast Cancer'

Media release: On a typical spring evening at the Cartersville Baseball Complex, the Hurricanes varsity baseball team can be seen dressed out in purple, gold and white (its school colors).  But Thursday, April 21 will be anything but typical.  That evening is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and to honor breast cancer survivors.  Festivities are scheduled to begin at the baseball complex at 5:30 p.m.

 

Partnering with Cartersville Medical Center and The Hope Center Foundation (a non-profit entity of The Hope Center), the event is one of the special community events chosen by Head Coach Stuart Chester to feature during the Canes 2011 regular season.  "Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women," said Chester.  He continued, "These women are our community's mothers, sisters, and daughters;  as athletes, we wanted to show our support and assist with fundraising to support resources provided by the local Hope Center Foundation."

 

Nan Adsit, mother of freshman Canes player Alex Adsit and breast cancer survivor, will throw out the first pitch.  A balloon release ceremony in honor and memory of those who have battled breast cancer will immediately follow.  Cartersville Medical Center staff will distribute free giveaways and provide face painting for the children.  Additionally, representatives from The Hope Foundation will accept donations in return for a silver and pink "Strike Out Breast Cancer" cause bracelet.  The Canes concession stand will feature pink popcorn, pink cupcakes, pink lemonade and pink Italian ice, among other favorites, for sale.

 

Finally, the Cartersville Hurricanes, wearing special pink game shirts, will host Murray County beginning at 5:55 p.m. 

 

Admission for breast cancer survivors is free; regular admission is only $5.

 

For more information, call Ginger Tyra at Cartersville Medical Center, 770.607.1017.