Save the Date: Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament
By Paula Scott
On September 2 a memorial softball tournament will be held in honor of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed November 3, 2021 in a workplace incident at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.
The benefit event will include a Home Run Derby for children; a raffle will raise funds for local scholarships while raising awareness about workplace safety. The event will be held at Ada War Memorial Park's back diamonds.
Transforming Tragedy Into Prevention
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Because going to work shouldn't be a grave mistake
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1135164014108210
Bad Daddy's All American Food Truck - Kona Ice - Raffles
- First Game starts at 11:00 a.m.
- Kids Home Run Derby at 1:00 p.m.
- Raffle winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners awarded at 5:00 p.m.
Contact Mary Archer at 419-302-5320 or [email protected]; or Madison Archer at [email protected] or 419-615-9441 to register a team or make donations.
All proceeds will be split between establishing scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center; to be awarded to seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade and to support United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF)
Donations are not tax deductible.
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