Cold, wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated in the Slo-Pitch for Cystic Fibrosis tournament held recently in Palmerston.
Tournament organizer William Orth in partnership with the Palmerston Kinettes braved the elements and raised over $1,000 for charity.
“I wanted to put on this tourney as a way to help support children and their families who are living with cystic fibrosis,” said Orth.
The tournament featured A and B division champs as well as a men’s and women’s home run derby.
The A division champs were The Scrappers from Listowel with the B division being won by Jake’s team, also from Listowel. Allyn Ward from Listowel won the men’s home run derby while Heather Winger from Palmerston took home the ladies title.
“A big thank you goes out to those who helped with the tournament, co-organizer Matt Cameron, the Town of Minto, and the Kinette volunteers who looked after the food trailer,” said Orth.
Brenda Dineen, national Cystic Fibrosis-Kin liaison chair said, “It is individuals like Will, who were inspired by another to do something for people they don’t even know, because it is just right, who give all of us a boost in our endeavours to find the cure or control for Cystic Fibrosis.”
“Every year there are numerous events held by Kinsmen, Kinettes and Cystic Fibrosis Canada chapter members because they have a personal connection or because they are Kin and it is their national charity. Citizens like Will don’t come along every day and volunteer to take on the task of running a tournament to benefit a charity they have no personal connection to,” said Dineen. “The money raised will go to research funding so that all Canadians living with cystic fibrosis can benefit from the joint efforts of all researchers. Well done Will.”
Planning has already begun to make the tournament an annual event in support Cystic Fibrosis.
