FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A Little Friendly Competition for a Great Cause!

The First Annual Luke Pier Foundation Softball Tournament  

Charlotte, N.C., September 4, 2007 - The Luke Pier Foundation will hold its First Annual Softball Tournament at Renaissance Park on October 13, 2007.  The goal of this event is to raise funds for The Luke Pier Foundation, which was founded when Luke Pier, an energetic 13 year old, was diagnosed with a dilated aortic root. Luke is being monitored to determine the relationship between his aneurysm and a connective tissue disorder.  The doctors are monitoring his aorta to determine when surgery will be necessary.

The competition includes both a men’s and a co-ed’s tournament.  Teams and sponsors are still being actively recruited for this event.  If you are interested in playing in the tournament, sponsoring a team, or giving a donation, please contact Kim Marshall at 704-502-3517 or jazzy-opera-chick@carolina.rr.com.


About The Luke Pier Foundation

The Luke Pier Foundation is an organization* committed to provide funding for life-saving scientific research focusing on, but not limited to, connective tissue disorders.  We are also committed to help provide funding and encouragement to individuals for medical treatment they may not otherwise receive due to limited resources or lack of health insurance.

*We are in the application process for obtaining non-profit status

SOURCE: The Luke Pier Foundation

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shanika Butts – Softball Tournament Media Contact
Email: info@sjbweddingsandevents.com
Phone: 704-780-0575

Vikki Pier – The Luke Pier Foundation                                   
Email: info@thelukepierfoundation.org