RALLY FOUNDATION’S SECOND BENEFIT BASH FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH WITH MIZUNO BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 11, 2008 -- ATLANTA – Atlanta Braves catcher and three-time All-Star Brian McCann, along with his wife, Ashley, will be the honorary chairs of Rally Foundation’s second Benefit Bash with Mizuno Big League Players on November 13 at the Atlanta History Center, raising funds for childhood cancer research.

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RALLY FOUNDATION’S SECOND BENEFIT BASH FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH WITH MIZUNO BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS

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“Every day 46 families are thrown a curveball when they learn that their kids have cancer,” said Brian McCann, a Rally Foundation spokesman. “Since childhood cancer is different than adult cancer, different research is needed to find better treatments and cures. My wife and I have teamed up with the Rally Foundation to help raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.”

This year’s event will model last year’s sold out bash, which allowed attendees to mingle with several Mizuno Big League Players and participate in both live and silent auctions, all while enjoying a variety of food and drinks. Guests of last year’s event included Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, Kris Benson and Tom Glavine, as well as former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone and former NFL head coach, Sam Wyche. Rally Foundation raised more than $180,000 for childhood cancer research at the event, and this year’s $125 per ticket event is expected to sell out as well.

“We consider the Benefit Bash one of our most successful fundraising events and are excited to have Mizuno Baseball Rally with us to find cures for childhood cancers,” said Dean Crowe, founder and president of Rally Foundation.

Rally Foundation is a non-profit organization that donates all of its proceeds to fund childhood cancer research around the country, including helping to fund the bone marrow transplant clinical research nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In its first two years, Rally has donated more than $500,000 in research grants and has recently been recognized with the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence for meeting the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

To find out more about the Rally Foundation Benefit Bash with Mizuno Big League Players, including sponsorship and ticket information, visit http://rallyfoundation.org/benefit_bash.html.

About Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

Rally Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, through volunteer-coordinated initiatives, is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer of kids ages 0 to 20, with 46 children diagnosed every day. Childhood cancer research is under-funded by as much as $30 million each year. Rally Foundation donates all of its proceeds to support childhood cancer research to find better treatments and cures. Rally Foundation received the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence for meeting the highest organizational standards. Visit RallyFoundation.org for more info.

More information can be found online at http://rallyfoundation.org/benefit_bash.html

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