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Softball Tournament 2011  

It was a fantastic day for Crusade Against Impaired Driving!  The Blue Wall team were this year's champions, defeating Boom Goes The Dynamite 13-7! We are also happy to report that we made Over $3900 to fight drunk, drugged, and texting while driving in Western New York!

Here's a link to The Buffalo News article Channel 4 came out and Channel 2 came out to the park as well!

For photos from the event, head to our Facebook page.

We are looking for feedback from all the participants and spectators.  If you have advice or want to tell us about your experience, email deanna@karenscrusade.org.

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Softball Tournament 2010  

 

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 3rd Annual CAID Softball Tournament and Fundraiser in 2010!  We raised over $3,300 to fight DWI in Western New York. 

The Baby Gorillas won for the second consecutive year - Congratulations!

Here are a few photos from a great event.

     

    A swing and a hit at the plate!

     

    Going Deep for the catch over the fence and leaning in for the catch at first!

    We were happy to welcome the 2 Find Your Home team to this year's tournament...here's Erik with the pop up!

    A swing and good game!

    Sara did a great job organizing the basket raffle!  Kelly and Nicole helped too!

    Thank you to all our teams!!!

     

     

     

     

     

    Here's a link to more photos on Buffalo.com: http://www.mybuffalo.com/_Karens-Crusade-Softball-Tournament-2010/set/66760/85283.html

    We were featured on WIVB-TV: http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/group-honors-victim-of-drunk-driving

    Please patronize our sponsors:

    Al-Ross Sports Screening

    Mayer Brothers Fine Beverages

    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

    Tom Tom Productions

    Picasso's Pizza

    Albright-Knox Art Gallery

    WNY Installers

    Ilio DiPaolo's

    Landmark Signs

    Demco

    Kirisits & Associates

    STOP DWI of Erie County

    Darien Lake

    Mount Mercy Academy

    Town of West Seneca
     

    Sortie Creations, Inc.
     

    S.T.A.R.S. Tents
     

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    Here are some of the pictures from The 2009 CAID Softball Tournament.

    A couple of shots from our championship game.  Baby Gorillas (orange) defeated Slick Willies (green)

    As a player on the Red Eye Bruisers tag for third, the third basemen for the Buffalo Ills is there to make the play.

    The Blue Devils pose for a team picture.

    Each game ended with a friendly handshake.  Here the Field Mice and Misfits say "Good game!"

    Among the highlights: NFL Hall of Famer and Former Buffalo Bills Running Back Thurman Thomas stopped by to visit with the players, spectators, and sign autographs too.  Thanks Thurman for supporting CAID!

    We have so many more pictures, including many team shots!  If you're looking for something specific, email us at info@karenscrusade.org and we'll email it to you.

    Check out more pictures from the tournament on Buffalo.com here  

    Check out more pictures from the tournament on Facebook here  (You need to be registered on Facebook to access these.)

    and here  (These too!)

    A special thank you to Holly Swagler, Cindy Henning, and Buffalo.com Photographer Bill Parker for snapping some great shots at our tournament and fundraiser!

    Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers, and teams who made this event a success.

    For more information, contact Deanna via email: deanna@karenscrusade.org

     

    Check out the 2008 Softball Tournament action and winners "The Junkyard Dawgs"

    Crusade Against Impaired Driving, Inc. is dedicated to spreading the anti-DWI message and encouraging all young people that there are alternatives to drinking and driving.   Read More about speaking engagements in 2008...


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