FAQ and Agenda for Midnight Madness Marathon Charity Baseball Game
SUGAR LAND SKEETERS BALL PARK
Intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A. Sugar Land, TX, Earth
Sunday May 20, 2012
10AM - Home Run Derby Contest, $500 to winner
Noon til Midnight - Marathon Game
Agenda for the Event (FAQ is below):
Sunday May 20,2012
Sunday Morning:
9AM: Player Check In 10-11:30AM: Home Run Derby Contest 11:30-11:45AM: Announcement of Players, Singing of the National Anthem
11:50AM: Ceremonial First Pitches by Recipient or Family Member and Celebrities
Noon: Game First Pitch and Play Ball until Midnight
Around 11:15PM,: 37th Inning Stretch and singing of God Bless America and Take Me Out to the Ball Game Midnight: Last Pitch and Closing Ceremony- presentation of “Check” to Recipient, Farewell Speech
Scheduled to appear: Miss Houston, Miss Teen Houston, Bob Ford - Voice of the Houston Astros, recording artist Mary Sarah to sing the national Anthem, former pro players and other special guests, TBD
FAQ:
Q. What is the Midnight Madness Marathon Charity Baseball Game?
A. The event is a baseball marathon game, organized by Global Sports Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. The proceeds of the event will go to our recipient, 16 year-old David Gonzalez. David had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and is forever wheelchair bound. The proceeds will cover expensive medical equipment that is not covered by insurance.
Q. When and where is the Event?
A. . SUGARLAND SKEETERS BALL PARK AT CONSTELLATION FIELD
Intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A. Sugar Land, TX, Earth (website)
Q. How long is the Event?
A. It's one game, two teams play continously for at least 12 hours! Team Fortitude vs. Team Endurance
Q. Who can play?
A. Anyone can play, any age, so long has they are comfortable playing hardball (regular baseball). Yes, high school kids can play with parent/guardian permission. Most players will likely be adults, from various amatuer leagues from around Houston and a few former pro players.
Q. Can I play with a friend or relative?
A. Absolutely!
Q. If I play, do I have to stay the entire time?
A. Since the theme is a marathon, it highly suggested you comit to stay the entire time and rotate with your fellow players who have commited to being there all day. The local press and TV have been invited to cover this event!
Q. What is the donation to play?
A. The donation is $250 with all proceeds going directly to the recipient, TBD, who is suffering from cancer.
Q. How can I raise funds to play if I do not have the funds myself?
A. Easy. We can send you an email template you can copy and paste and send to your boss, co-workers, friends and relatives to sponsor you as a player fundraising letter MM 2012.doc
Q. How do I register to play and donate?
A. The following will take you first to the registration page and then automatically to PayPal; we accept credit cards, debit cards or PayPal account...Click here to Register and Play
Q. I would like to donate but NOT play; how do I do that?
A. Easy...To register as a NON-PLAYER donation and donate, Click Here
Q. Are you looking for Corporate Sponsors?
A. Absolutely. We have a few limited Sponsor slots available...This is a great way to advertise your biz and support a great cause..for more information, Click Here
Q. If I need more info?
A. The Events page has all the info, Click Here.
Or Email David.Fantin@GlobalSportsFoundation.org