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Posted by on Thursday, 24 March, 2011

June 9, 2008
First Annual All Star “Seniors” Baseball Game

The following is in keeping with Major League Baseball, New York Yankees Press Release of April 29th, “to leave lasting community legacy from 79th MLB All-Star Game.

On behalf of Foreign Radio’s individual community involvement, on July 15th our organization is participating by helping to bring “the game” to our Senior Citizens.

Oakwood Garden of DeLand, Florida is an aged – Senior Health and Rehabilitation Facility with a strong caring heart.

During life’s course, a number of their Senior Resident baseball fans are nearing the last of the 9th inning.  They are Seniors, now in their 80, 90 and 100 years of age.  Ladies and Gentlemen who during their time supported the game.  “They played a little catch.”  They purchased the uniforms, gloves, bats and balls and took their kids to the Little League sandlots.  They were fans and have memories of those Major League Baseball Superstars, your All-Star Legends, when all together the game was young.

We are writing to request your participation in our All Star community event.

Oakwood Garden of DeLand is a 122 Senior Resident Health and Rehabilitation Facility.

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July 14, 2009
2nd Annual All Star “Seniors” Baseball Game

Recognizing the All Star Game is one of the greatest traditions in sports and serves as a powerful way to engage baseball fans around the world.

The 2009 Major League Baseball All Star Game is “set to raise awareness”.

Major League Baseball is a generational gift.  It continues as it is passed on by grandparent to parent to sons and daughters.

The Major League Baseball stars to our first generation of fans have passed into baseball history.  Yet, the memories remain alive, in part, as the senior generation continues in its tradition of sharing their moments of the players and teams.  The great plays are retold over and over again.

In keeping with Major League Baseball’s continued initiative of “giving back to the community”.  On behalf of Foreign Radio’s individual community involvement, on July 14th we are set to raise awareness by helping to bring the game, the “generational gift, to our senior citizens.

They remember they played a little catch.
They purchased the uniforms, gloves, bats and balls and took the kids to the Little League sandlots.

The senior fans continue sharing the memories of the 2nd All Star Game of 1934;
Gehringer, Manusch, Harder, Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, West.  Frisch, Herman, Traynor, Medwick, Ott, Berger, Lopez, Hubbell, Mungo, Martin and Dean.

Oakwood Garden of DeLand, Florida is a recognized Deficiency Free Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Services Facility.

On July 14th Oakwood Garden of DeLand will be playing their 2nd Baseball All Star Game.  There are All Stars everywhere.

As it takes more than one to play an All Star Game, we are contacting each team which has enjoyed a relationship with the senior fans of Florida.

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July 13, 2010
3rd Annual All-Star “Seniors” Baseball Game

The 2010 Major League Baseball All Star Game is “GOING BEYOND”.

We recognize the All Star Game, the Midsummer Classic, is one of the greatest traditions in sports and serves as a powerful way to engage baseball fans around the world.

Major League Baseball is a generational gift. It continues as it is passed on by grandparent to parent to sons and daughters.

The Major League Baseball All Stars to our first generation of fans have passed into baseball history.  Yet, the memories remain alive, in part, as the SENIOR generation continues in its tradition of sharing their moments of the players and teams.  The great All Star plays are envisioned and retold over and over again.

We are keeping with Major League Baseball’s continued initiative of “giving back to the community”.  On behalf of Foreign Radio’s individual community involvement, on July 13th we are prepared for “Going Beyond” by helping to bring the game, the generational gift, to our SENIOR CITIZENS.

Our SENIOR CITIZENS remember they played a little catch.
They purchased the uniforms, gloves, bats and balls and took the kids to the Little League sandlots.

The SENIOR fans continue sharing the memories of the 3rd All Star Game, the “Midsummer
Classic” as it was first termed in 1935 – Hensley (Browns), Cronin (Red Sox), Gehringer (Tigers), Harder (Indians), Gehrig and Gomez (Yankees), Foxx (Athletics), Simmons (White Sox), Bluege (Senators), Herman (Cubs), Berger (Braves), Walker (Cardinals), Wilson (Phillies), Vaughan (Pirates), Derringer (Reds), Ott (Giants).

Oakwood Garden of DeLand, Florida is a recognized Deficiency Free Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Services Facility in Volusia County.

On July 13th Oakwood Garden of DeLand, will be playing their 3rd annual Baseball All Star Game.  On this day, the dinning room is converted into their “Field of Dreams” and the Oakwood Garden All Stars appear everywhere.

As it takes more than one to play an All Star Game, we are contacting each team which has enjoyed a relationship with the SENIOR fans of Florida.

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July 12, 2011
4th All Star “Seniors”  Baseball Game

The 2011 Major League Baseball All Star Game continues a special tradition for baseball fans around the world.  Since 1933, the All Star Game is a celebration of baseball, its players and its fans.

Arizona is looking forward to hosting for the first time, the Midsummer Classic, the summer’s greatest sporting event.

Major League Baseball is a generational gift.  It continues as it is passed on by grandparent to parent to sons and daughters.  The game exemplifies unity and the spirit of generosity of the peoples of the United States.  The game serves as a powerful way to engage baseball fans around the world.

Our first generation of Major League Baseball All Stars, to our first generation of baseball fans, have passed on into baseball history.  Yet, memories of the Legends of Baseball remain alive as the SENIOR Citizen generation continues in its tradition of sharing their special moments of the players and the teams.  The great All Star players are remembered and stories are told season upon season.

We are keeping with Major League Baseball’s continued initiative of “giving back to the community”.  On behalf of Foreign Radio’s individual community involvement, on Tuesday, July 12th we are assisting in delivering the game, the generational gift , to our Senior Citizens.

The Senior Citizens remember they played “a little catch”.  They purchased the first issue of baseball uniforms, caps, gloves, bats and balls.  They shared sunny days with their kids in the sandlots.

Our Senior Citizen fans continue sharing their memories of the 1936 – 4th All Star Game.  National League – Hartnett (Cubs), Demaree (Cubs), Dizzy Dean (Cardinals), Medwick (Cardinals), Collins (Cardinals), Durocher (Cardinals), Riggs (Reds), Hubbell (Giants), Ott (Giants), Vaughan (Pirates), Whitney (Phillies.  American League – Appling (White Sox), Radcliff (White Sox), Gehringer (Tigers), DiMaggio (Yankees), Gehrig (Yankees), Averill (Indians), Harder (Indians), Chapman (Senators), Ferrell (Red Sox), Higgins (Philadelphia Athletics).

There is an estimated 1.7 million Senior Citizens living in Nursing Homes in the United States with an additional 1.1 million living in Assisted Living Communities.  Senior Citizens living at home, assisted by family caregivers, are in the record numbers.

Oakwood Garden of DeLand, Florida in Vol;usia County, is a recognized Rehabilitation and Long-Term Senior Care Services Facility.  A caring sample of  the Nationally 15,689 nursing homes, Oakwood Garden of DeLand is home to approximately 122 Residents.

On July 12th, Oakwood Garden of DeLand will be playing their 4th annual Baseball Seniors All Star Game.  On this Tuesday, the dinning room is transformed into their “Field of Dreams” and the Oakwood Garden All Stars appear everywhere.

As it takes more than one to play an All Star Game, we are again reaching out to each team as they continue to enjoy a traditional relationship with the Senior Citizens fans.

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July 10, 2012
5th Annual All Star “Seniors” Baseball Game

The 2012 Major League Baseball All Star Game continues in tradition for baseball fans around the world. Since 1933, the All Star Game is a celebration of baseball, its players and its fans. The game engages and unites baseball fans around the world. The game exemplifies the spirit of generosity of the peoples of the United States.

“Major League Baseball will host a series of community and charitable initiatives and projects leading up to the 83rd MLB All Star Game what will leave a legacy benefiting Greater Kansas City and beyond. The MLB All Star community effort will complement the midsummer celebration of Baseball and the Kansas City Royals, impact the lives of under served youth and local veterans, support cancer research, highlight the importance of environmental consciousness and honor the history of the Negro Leagues Baseball.”

Major League Baseball is a generational gift. Season upon season, it continues as it is passed on by grandparent to parent to sons and daughters.

We are keeping with Major League Baseball’s continued initiative of “giving back to the community”. On behalf of Foreign Radio’s individual community involvement, on Tuesday, July 10th we are assisting in sharing the game, the generational gift, with our most Senior Citizens.

Our 1st Generation of Major League Baseball All Stars, to our 1st Generation of Major League Baseball Fans have passed into baseball history, baseball lore. Yet, memories of the legends of Baseball remain alive as the SENIOR citizen generation continues in its tradition of sharing those long ago special moments of the teams and the players.

During the All Star Game, the great Major League All Star Players of our past are again illuminated and stories of unforgettable games pitched, magical fielding, impossible catches and powerful home runs are remembered.

Our most Senior Citizen fans continue sharing their memories of the 1937 – 5th All Star Game.

National League – J. Dean (Cardinals), Medwick (Cardinals), Mize (Cardinals), Collins (Cubs), Demaree (Cubs), Hartnett (Cubs), Herman (Cubs), Mungo (Dodgers), Bartell (Giants), Hubbell (Giants), Mancuso (Giants), Moore (Giants), Ott (Giants), Whitehead (Giants), Grisson (Reds), Walters (Phillies), Blanton (Pirates), Vaughn (Pirates), Waner (Pirates) and Manager Bill Terry.

American League – West (Browns), Averill (Indians), Harder (Indians), Cronin (Red Sox), Foxx (Red Sox), Gehringer (Tigers), Bridges (Tigers), Dickey (Yankees), DiMaggio (Yankees), Gehrig (Yankees), Gomez (Yankees), Rolf (Yankees) and Manager Joe McCarthy.

There are an estimated 1.7 million Senior Citizens living in Nursing Homes in the United States with an additional 1.1 million living in Assisted Living Communities. Senior Citizens living at home, assisted by family caregivers, are in the record numbers.

Oakwood Garden of DeLand, Florida in Volusia County is a recognized Rehabilitation and Long-Term Senior Care Services Facility. A sample of the Nationally 15,689 nursing homes, Oakwood Garden of DeLand is home to approximately 122 Residents.

On July 10th, Oakwood Garden of DeLand will be playing their 5th Annual Senior Citizen Baseball All Star Game. On this Tuesday, the dinning room is transformed into their “Field of Dreams” and the Oakwood Garden All Stars appear everywhere.

We recognize that Oakwood Garden of DeLand may not be in the backyard of your Community, nonetheless, the activity of this baseball game is for a representative sample of our confined most Senior Citizens in our 50 United States.

As it takes more than one to play an All Star Game and as each MLB team continues to enjoy a traditional relationship with the Senior Citizen fans, we are again reaching out o each Major League Baseball Team.

The Senior Citizens remember they played “a little catch”. They purchased the first MLB team issue of baseball uniforms, caps, gloves, bats and balls. They shared sunny days with their kids in the sandlots.

We are writing to request your participation in our All Star Generational Gift with your contribution of any variety of caps, tee shirts, baseball cards, team magazines, posters, banners, stuffed dolls, meal bibs, team napkins, etc.

We are not specifying quantity. We guarantee any items provided for our baseball game will be appreciated and enjoyed by your Senior Citizen fans.

Please be assured that we gain no profit from your contribution, except the profit of enjoyment by our Senior Citizens in receiving your team baseball item. A baseball cap is a magical thing!