contractor Andrew Roby and Harris Teeter, will take place Oct. 13 at
Freedom Park.
The tournament's fundraising goal is $200,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish®
Central & Western North Carolina, which will provide hope, strength
and joy for children suffering from life-threatening medical
conditions. Last year's bag toss tournament set a Guinness world
record with 256 cornhole competitors, but organizers plan to shatter
that mark this year with 512 competitors.
The family-friendly tournament will feature an NCAA bracket-style
cornhole competition, as well as food, music, mascots from Charlotte's
professional sports teams, a bouncy house and children's play zone.
The event, organized by Andrew Roby, is in its fifth year.
"We've had tremendous success in the past, and we can't wait for the
2012 tournament," said David McGuire, Andrew Roby chief operating
officer. "But, we can't do it alone. To reach our fundraising goal,
we'll need cornhole competitors, event volunteers, donations from the
community and additional sponsors."
The average cost to grant a child's wish through Make-A-Wish Central &
Western North Carolina is $6,000.
A recent example of a wish that came true is 15-year-old Amanda from
Taylorsville, N.C. Despite battling acute lymphocytic leukemia, Amanda
is a self-taught pianist who practices in church, while her pastor
father prepares his sermons. Her wish was for a new piano.
Another example is Kenyon, a 7-year-old from Belmont, N.C., who has
been battling fibromuscular dysplasia since infancy. Though his arms
and legs are scarred from multiple surgeries, Kenyon loves to swim,
and he is fascinated by oceanic animals. His wish was granted when he
was sent to Discovery Cove and SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., to swim with
dolphins.
Nine-year-old Jack from Charlotte suffers from extrapyramidal cerebral
palsy and extreme osteoporosis, and his wish was to meet his favorite
wrestler, John Cena. Jack is wheelchair-bound with minimal motor
skills, but he loves to watch wrestling on television. So Make-A-Wish
arranged a meeting with Cena and provided Jack with an unforgettable
experience.
And, 6-year-old Adam from Charlotte, who suffers from spina bifida,
wanted to be a Carolina Panther. His wish came true when he was
drafted No. 1 by the Panthers in the 2010 Make-A-Wish Draft. Adam also
officially welcomed quarterback Cam Newton to the team later that year
when the Panthers selected Newton No. 1 in the NFL Draft.
Though Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina grants about 200
wishes each year, it has more than 325 qualified children in its
pipeline. The organization relies solely on fundraising support from
the local community.
The Pitchin' for Wishes entry fee is $60 for each two-person team. The
first-place team wins $1,000, and the second-place team wins $500.
The event is noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Organizers expect up to
1,000 people to attend.
As co-sponsor of Pitchin' for Wishes, Harris Teeter has committed to
raise $75,000 for the cause. Andrew Roby has raised $233,000 for
various charities through its cornhole tournaments in previous years.
For more information about the Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney,
including sponsorship packages, volunteer opportunities, registration
and entry requirements, visit www.pitchinforwishes.com.
Andrew Roby, the premier custom residential contractor in the
Carolinas, specializes in remodeling, kitchen and bath renovations,
new homes and handyman services. The company was founded more than 60
years ago as a one-man remodeling firm and has grown into the largest
in the Charlotte metro area with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel
Hill, Boone and Atlantic Beach, N.C. With fine materials, unsurpassed
craftsmanship and commitment to customer service, Andrew Roby produces
one-of-a-kind homes that feature style, luxury and comfort. Visit www.andrewroby.com
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