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First Round of Teams Announced for 6th Annual Sharon Teresa Thomas Flag Football Tournament
All proceeds raised will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Connecticut Chapter
Milford, CT—May 21, 2014—The 6th Annual Sharon Teresa Thomas Flag Football Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis is excited to announce the first set of teams taking the field Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Jonathan Law High School
(20 Lansdale Ave, Milford, CT 06460). There will be two divisions (competitive/non-competitive) and trophies will be awarded to the championship teams.
Current Teams Include:
• Buck Dynasty
• Dalling Ducks
• Dirty Jersey
• Milford Fire Department
• Screaming Seagulls
• Team Billy Rick
• Team LaVecchia
• Team Orange Ale House
• Team Ray Noel
• Team Strong Arm
• The Big Shots
• The Gators
It will be a day-long event, full of entertaining flag football games, raffles, food and entertainment by DJ JustIn Tune. There will also be a Post-Tournament Party hosted by the Orange Ale House (517 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477).
The tournament begins at 8AM for team check-in with tournament play beginning at 10:30AM. Friends, supporters and general public are welcome. Raffles and food will be available for purchase throughout the day. Teams must field at least 7 players (no member maximum), each team member must be 18 years or older. Team entry fee is $100—to register a team, contact: William Buckman at wbuckman22@gmail.com.
The 6th Annual Sharon Teresa Thomas Flag Football Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis is proudly sponsored by: Seven Seas Restaurant, Café Atlantique, Crossfit of Milford and Orange Ale House. Contact William Buckman to become a sponsor: wbuckman22@gmail.com.
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Get Involved: There are lots of opportunities to get involved - donate time, raffle items or even products for the snack bar! Contact William Buckman: wbuckman22@gmail.com.
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About Cystic Fibrosis:
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. More than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptomless carriers of a defective CF gene.
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About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Connecticut Chapter
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to finding new therapies and ultimately a cure for CF. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit
donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. For more information, visit: http://connecticut.cff.org
About Team Cher Bear:
Team Cher Bear is a non-profit organization that honors the memory of Milford, CT resident Sharon Teresa Thomas. The team hosts a multitude of fundraisers to raise awareness and support efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. For more information, visit: www.teamcherbear.com
Upcoming Events:
May 31, 2014: 6th Annual Sharon Teresa Thomas Flag Football Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis
September 28, 2014: 2nd Annual Sharon Thomas Memorial 5K Run/Walk For Cystic Fibrosis Walnut Beach (113 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460) Sponsored by: 3B Lawn Care, Amy Griswold, Liberty Mutual Insurance Agent, Lisa Taylor-Austin (NCC, LPC, LMHC, CFMHE, LLC), LJN Electric LLC.
