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Season Opener: The Best of the Ball Park

Play for Life International's Fifth Annual Fundraiser

Friday, April 20, 2012

6:30-10:30pm

Newberry Library

Pre-sale tickets are available now.

Play for Life International’s (PFLI) largest fundraiser of the year, the Fifth Annual Season Opener: The Best of the Ball Park. Four of Chicago’s hottest chefs to face-off in the Best of the Ball Park cooking contest, creating their own twist on ball park fare. Guests will be able to sample each chef’s creation, and, at the end of the night, one chef will be crowned The Best of the Ball Park.

Run the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon or Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon for Play for Life

Raise critical funds for our programs by running with Team PFLI. Make a commitment to yourself and the children we serve by running one of Chicago's biggest events. We will support you every step of the way.

Join Team PFLI in raising funds to help us further our mission to engage and empower at risk children through the power of sports!

What’s in it for me?

Social events to help develop friendships and stay inspired.

Complimentary 18-week marathon training program through CARA ($185 value), the Midwest’s largest running organization, and one year CARA membership ($40 value)

Admission to CARA tent the day of the race, which includes private toilet facilities, gear storage facilities, access to post-race massage therapists, a place for family and friends to gather