Annual Pagans/Women’s Charity Softball Game

The Annual Timmy “Tub” Girardot Pagans /Women’s Softball Game is a neighborhood tradition in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn for good reason. The game raises money for the American Cancer Society. Each year the proceeds are brought to the Prospect Park Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk by a group of Gerritsen Beach residents registered as Team Hope. Team Hope is the only non-commercial group on the American Cancer Society’s list of top ten Brooklyn fundraisers. The success is an example of how one small Brooklyn Community can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

This years event was held on Saturday October 3rd and although the day threatened rain a good crowd showed up. Team Hope honored Julia Dash, who is a 10 year breast cancer survivor. Team Hope presented her with 10 roses and a 10 year survivor sweatshirt.

She gave a touching speech. (Apologies for dropping the camera)

Although the event was eventually rained out, im sure everyone had fun.

Here are the past events in all of their glory

2008 Group Shot – 2008 Photo Gallery

2007 Pagans – 2007 Photo Gallery

Note to the community: Sorry no pictures this year. This is what happens when I am told not to come and take pictures.