5th ANNIVERSARY SPORTS NIGHT

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009

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Oct.19 as the 5th Anniversary Sports Night gala takes place at the Hyatt   Regency Greenwich at 6 pm. The event, presented by the Fairfield County Sports Commission, spotlights the rich history and future of sports in our area.

Designed to unite the laceName w:st="on">FairfieldlaceName> laceType w:st="on">CountylaceType> sports community, the annual fundraising dinner honors athletes and significant sports figures at all levels.  This high profile event recognizes a “Sportsperson of the Year” in each of the 15 communities the Commission serves, as well as staging the induction ceremonies for the newest members of the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame.

Funds raised by the Commission, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization, are committed to developing, implementing and supporting community programs designed to promote and educate children on fitness awareness and leading an active, healthy lifestyle. These initiatives, whether created by the Sports Commission or in conjunction with local youth and educational organizations, are targeted to increase physical activity for youngsters in the communities the Commission oversees.

While supporting a good cause, join the area’s biggest gathering of sports celebrities and personalities for an evening filled with fun and nostalgia.  Silent and live auctions, featuring great sports memorabilia, will also be highlights of this special night. We also will be honoring our Chelsea Cohen Courage Award winner James Hilaire and recognizing Special Olympics sportsperson of the year Mark Kurimai.

We hope you can join us and support this very important event. Dinner tickets are $125 and tables of 10 are $1,250. Program book ads range from $1000 for a full page to $125 for a business card.

The six new inductees joining the Hall this year are:

Jackie Robinson Professional Wing-Jennifer Rizzotti, Charles Smith

James O’Rourke Amateur Wing –Pete Demmerle, Dick Siderowf

J. Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing – Joe Benanto, Terry Lowe

The Fairfield County Sports Commission is an all-volunteer group except for its executive director, and provides a one-stop resource for the sports community.

For tickets and more information go to www.FairfieldCountySports.com