Domino's to host celebrity Fast Ball competition
April 15, 2007
PHILADELPHIA — Domino's Pizzawill join local celebrities as it hosts the "Fast Ball for Charity Competition" April 16. The competition kicks off just before the New York and Philadelphia baseball match up at 5 p.m.
Donations will benefit the sports, fitness and recreation program of the Feltonville Boys & Girls Club, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia serving more than 1,400 children and youth each, and Harlem RBI, a community-based, youth-development program for more than 650 youth, ages 7-18, in East Harlem, New York.
Guest pitchers such as Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sylvester M. Johnson, local media personalities and more will battle on the mound for the two charities. Each pitch clocked over 60 mph will earn $100 for Harlem RBI and Feltonville Boys & Girls Club, earning up to a $5,000 combined donation from Domino's Pizza. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn Philadelphia Stadium.
The pre-game event is open to the public.