2009 Comcast "Jeff Fisher & Friends" Charity Softball game

Comcast proudly announces the 2009 Comcast Jeff Fisher & Friends Charity Softball Game is set for Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Greer Stadium. CAPSTAR Bank joins the event as the presenting sponsor. The event benefits the Nashville Childrens Alliance, Mercy Ministries, Soles4Souls, Catch-A-Dream and several other local charities. The event has raised over $375,000 to date.

Past Friends have included: Kerry Collins, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Justin Gage, Vince Young, Chris Hope, Cortland Finnegan, David Thornton, Kevin Mawae, Bo Scaife, Steve McNair, Eddie George, Frank Wycheck, Craig Hentrich, Rob Bironas, Keith Bulluck and many more.

Bridgestone and Best One will again host a dazzling fireworks display to cap off the evening. Gates will open at 5:00 PM and parking is free. Early arrivals can enjoy the Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital Fun Zone and watch pre-game activities such as an exhibition game played by the Little League Softball Clubs and the Hit it Out of the Park contest between the NFL Players.

The Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital Fun Zone, supported by Tum-E Yummies is located at the main gate of Greer Stadium. It is packed with brand new games including a trampoline bounce, a velcro wall, an inflatable jump slide and a speed pitch. The Fun Zone is primarily geared toward children ages 12 and under. However, the speed pitch is open to fans of all ages. The inflatable jump slide is free and the rest of the games charge a nominal fee. The Fun Zone remains open from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.

Admission is $10.00 for General Admission and $15.00 for Reserved Seats. Complimentary parking will be provided by the Tennessee Titans. In addition, the game has a Kids ticket, 12 and under, for $6.00. Tickets are on sale now through the Nashville Sounds ticket office or by calling at 615/242-4371 or online at www.nashvillesounds.com Show your KrogerPlus card, Military or Student ID and get $1 off. For more event information, please go to www.teamstrategies.net.

Again this year, the Nashville-based charity, Soles4Souls™ Inc., the global organization dedicated to providing free footwear to people in need all over the world, will be conducting a shoe drive at the charity softball game. Soles4Souls is asking for your 'gently worn' shoes to make a tangible difference in someone's life. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unworn shoes lying in their closets. For more information, please visit www.giveshoes.org.

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