Batter Up!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Don't miss the 1st Annual ITPF WIFFLE® Tournament on Saturday, August 23, at the Darien Town Hall Fields 1 & 2. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the ITP Foundation to raise funds for its programs for children with the bleeding disorder ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura). Register today at www.itpfoundation.org/Wiffleballtrnmnt.htm or by emailing .
The WIFFLE® Ball, Inc., the founders and official manufacturers of the perforated plastic ball, have sanctioned this tournament.
Participants can participate in The ITPF WIFFLE Tournament in one of two leagues available: The "Family/Fun League" is for those who just want to have a good time and support a good cause. The "Competitive League" is for those with a higher skill level and perhaps a more serious approach to sports. Each team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games during the day!
The official rulebook for the ITPF WIFFLE® Tournament is available at www.itpfoundation.org/Wiffleballtrnmnt.htm.
Registration for either League is $100 per team. Each team must have two to five players on the day of the tournament.
Sponsors:
The ITP Foundation is currently looking for corporate sponsors and volunteers to help make this tournament the best experience for everyone. For more information, visit www.itpfoundation.org and print the 2008 ITPF Wiffle® Tournament Sponsorship Package, or email for further details.
About ITP
ITP is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause that affects both children and adults. ITP occurs when the immune system malfunctions and produces antibodies against the body's own platelets. These antibodies destroy the platelets, resulting in a decreased level of blood platelets needed for normal blood clotting. Characterized by a low platelet count, notwithstanding normal bone marrow production and the absence of other specific causes (such as leukemia or aplastic anemia), ITP can lead to life- threatening bleeding episodes.
About the ITP Foundation
The ITP Foundation is a Darien, CT based non-profit which was established to raise awareness of ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura), a serious bleeding disorder. The Foundation helps families with children and adolescents with ITP who need financial assistance to manage and treat the disorder, and funds research to find the cause of and cure for ITP. Information: www.itpfoundation.org
The WIFFLE® Ball, Inc., the founders and official manufacturers of the perforated plastic ball, have sanctioned this tournament.
Participants can participate in The ITPF WIFFLE Tournament in one of two leagues available: The "Family/Fun League" is for those who just want to have a good time and support a good cause. The "Competitive League" is for those with a higher skill level and perhaps a more serious approach to sports. Each team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games during the day!
The official rulebook for the ITPF WIFFLE® Tournament is available at www.itpfoundation.org/Wiffleballtrnmnt.htm.
Registration for either League is $100 per team. Each team must have two to five players on the day of the tournament.
Sponsors:
The ITP Foundation is currently looking for corporate sponsors and volunteers to help make this tournament the best experience for everyone. For more information, visit www.itpfoundation.org and print the 2008 ITPF Wiffle® Tournament Sponsorship Package, or email for further details.
About ITP
ITP is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause that affects both children and adults. ITP occurs when the immune system malfunctions and produces antibodies against the body's own platelets. These antibodies destroy the platelets, resulting in a decreased level of blood platelets needed for normal blood clotting. Characterized by a low platelet count, notwithstanding normal bone marrow production and the absence of other specific causes (such as leukemia or aplastic anemia), ITP can lead to life- threatening bleeding episodes.
About the ITP Foundation
The ITP Foundation is a Darien, CT based non-profit which was established to raise awareness of ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura), a serious bleeding disorder. The Foundation helps families with children and adolescents with ITP who need financial assistance to manage and treat the disorder, and funds research to find the cause of and cure for ITP. Information: www.itpfoundation.org
