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His battle is not lost unless we quit!
Michael Bartone Memorial Foundation
Proudly Presents
Sixth Annual
Michael Bartone Memorial
Rugby Event
“Scrum for Six”
May 10th, 2008
Brandywine Rugby Club Home Pitch
East Marlborough, PA
Directions
From West Chester
Take Route 202 South
Turn RIGHT on Route 926 for 13.5 miles
Turn LEFT onto Howell-Moore Road
Pitch is 1 mile on the LEFT.
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED – CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE
Admission $5.00 per person/$10.00 per family
Food, drink and commemorative items will be sold
All proceeds benefit the Michael Bartone Memorial Fund in support of the fight against ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s Disease ) and annual scholarship fund.
Download the Player/Sponsor sheet:
www.brandywinerfc.com/pdfs/08scr
umforsix_sponsors.pdf
Michael Bartone Memorial
Sixth Annual Rugby Event
Scrum for Six
Michael Bartone lost his life in March 2002, during his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease as it is more commonly referred to, affects 5600 new Americans every year. It is estimated that as many as 30,000 Americans have the disease at any given time. Twenty percent of the people diagnosed die within three years. The Michael Bartone Memorial endeavors to continue his battle through contributions to the ALS Association for the purpose of researching a cure for this faceless killer.
To this end, the Sixth Annual Michael Bartone Memorial Rugby Event will be held on Saturday May 10th, 2008, at the Brandywine Rugby Club home pitch.
Michael graduated from Downingtown High School in 1981. Throughout his school years he excelled at football, little league baseball, and Junior High wrestling. He was an active boxing enthusiast as well. During his senior year in high school, he served as co-captain of the football team.
After his graduation from high school, he attended Thaddeus Stevens Technical School, once again excelling on the football field. He was also a member of the wrestling team. He graduated with a degree in carpentry, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.
His love of sports continued after his graduation. Michael stayed active in community sports until his body would no longer allow. He helped to lead championship winning flag football and rugby teams. His association with the Brandywine Rugby Club held special meaning for him.
In addition to a donation to the ALS Association made in Michael’s name, each year an area High School Senior planning to attend a Trade or Technical School is awarded a scholarship. To date, a total of $152,135 has been given to the ALS Association. Thirteen thousand dollars in scholarships have been awarded and funding is available for an additional ten years.
As a player in the annual event, we would like your support in our efforts to accomplish our goals. While it is not a requirement for your participation, we ask that you solicit sponsors in support of your play. The suggested minimum total raised for each PLAYER is $50.00. In consideration of your sponsors’ generosity, a Player/Sponsor sheet, will be placed at the pitch visible by all attendees. Please bring your Sponsor Sheets to the Pitch and turn them in at the Player Check-In table.
Thank you for your kind consideration and support.
Check out the Mike's Fight Web site
Michael Bartone Memorial Foundation
Click here for the Michael Bartone Memorial Foundation Web site
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