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Please join Barry Zito, Sally Zito, Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Jeff Austin Black and the legendary Eddie Money -- as they join together for a night of music on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco to benefit Barry Zito's Strikeouts For Troops and The Giants Community Fund. Renel from 98.1 KISS FM will serve as the evening's host...

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Thought some of you might be interested in supporting Strikeouts still, even though Zito is no longer an A, he is still doing Strikeouts events and helping to give back to the community so if you're able, it'd be great if you can donate or show up to support a good cause. I know a lot of the A's players (like Swisher, Ellis, and so on) are still participants in the program. I can't make it to the event this time but I went to the last 2 and they were lots of fun. I will definitely be at the next 1! :) Here's more info if you're interested in going:

"On behalf of Barry Zito, we invite you to join us for the second anniversary party of Strikeouts For Troops!! Please visit www.strikeoutsfortroops.org, then click on the SFT Giants Jam logo and it will take you to the site to purchase tickets!

We appreciate your support from day 1 of Strikeouts For Troops and we certainly hope to see you on May 24!

Thursday, May 24
Ruby Skye, San Francisco
5:30-7:00 p.m. - Sponsor VIP Reception
6:30 p.m. - Doors Open
7:00-10:00 p.m. - Concert

Please join Barry Zito, Sally Zito, Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Jeff Austin Black and the legendary Eddie Money -- as they join together for a night of music on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco to benefit Barry Zito's Strikeouts For Troops and The Giants Community Fund. Renel from 98.1 KISS FM will serve as the evening's host!

There will be a live and silent auction and raffles throughout the night with a chance to win great prizes including a guitar autographed by all of the Giants All-Stars.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Strikeouts For Troops Foundation and the Giants Community Fund. Hurry, tickets to this exclusive event will go fast!

Attendees must be 21 years and older. I.D.'s will be checked at the door.

About the Strikeouts For Troops:

Strikeouts for Troops was founded by Barry Zito in 2005 to provide "comforts of home" to our wounded troops and help for their families, while they often face a long recovery process while at numerous hospitals such Bethesda Naval, Walter Reed, Brooke Army, San Diego Navy, and other military hospitals throughout the country.

The non-partisan, non-profit foundation has raised nearly $500,000 in two years from donations made by 35 professional baseball players based on their on field statistical achievements, fund raising events and fan donations. 100% of funds raised goes directly to assist our injured soldiers, their children and families."

MORE INFO: strikeoutsfortroops.org

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"legendary" Eddie Money?

sorry, Jack Cust and Ken Korach currently has dibs on that moniker, and neither plans to give it up. How about

"80's rocker" Eddie Money?
"Sunny" Eddie Money?
"The dude who sang with Ronnie Spector that one time" Eddie Money?

"He could run for mayor of Oakland! I hope he never wakes up" -Korach on Cust's GW 3 run HR

by popcornjames on May 17, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

ahh yeah

I didn't write the legendary part but I do think it's pretty cool he's going to be there! wish I could see it.

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on May 17, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're gonna get twice as big now...

Giants' fans are loaded.

"I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul." - Ichiro on Matsuzaka

by ConditionOakland on May 17, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

well, in my experience...

those with the least amount of money to give, donate the most. generally, Giants fans have more money but I think A's fans give more to charity. how do you think they stay so loaded? haha :) either way, it's still worth supporting if you're able to, IMO.

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on May 17, 2007 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone else find it awesome that...

...the advertisement at the bottom of this diary is for Support Our Troops Bracelets?

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on May 17, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions  

is it really?

I can't see any advertisements (I think I have them blocked...) but that's great!

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on May 18, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Fantastic cause

But... Barry Zito won't be performing, will he?  <shudder>

(I already donate, so I think I'll stay away from Zito + a stage...)

That signature was depressing me.

by Poppy on May 18, 2007 7:01 AM PDT reply actions  

no Zito on stage.

so come on out ;)

"The game looks easy on TV. [Now] I know why people sit in the stands and yell." -Mark Kotsay

by Christine on May 18, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

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