All-Star Major League Baseball Pitcher Jamie Moyer to Be Honored at Clearwater for Youth’s Celebrity Banquet

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All-Star Major League Baseball pitcher, Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, founders of the Moyer Foundation that is dedicated to helping kids in distress, will be guests of honor at Clearwater for Youth’s 37th Annual Banquet Celebrity Banquet in February.

Clearwater, FL, February 8, 2010 - Clearwater for Youth sports charity, a non-profit helping kids from all walks of like play sports, will honor All-star Major League Baseball pitcher, Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, at their 37th Annual Celebrity Banquet. The Moyers, who founded the Moyer Foundation, known for generous support to children during times of distress will be recipients of Clearwater for Youth’s Humanitarian Award this year. The banquet, being one of CFY’s most important charity benefits, will raise needed funds to continue supporting athletic programs ensuring no child is turned away due to financial concerns. It will be held on Saturday, February 27th at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater.

Jamie Moyer currently pitches for the Philadelphia Phillies and is the oldest active player in the major leagues. In his career he has pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. His philanthropy and community service has been well awarded, including the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award and the Branch Rickey Major League Baseball Award.

Tickets at $200 apiece and tables at $1500 are still available for the event. For more information about Clearwater for Youth, visit www.clearwaterforyouth.org or call 727-793-2696.

About Clearwater for Youth:
Clearwater for Youth (CFY) was incorporated as a not-for-profit, tax-deductible organization, in 1972, to help its community youth reach their fullest potential through enriching and productive activities. Thousands of children and dedicated volunteers have participated in a variety of CFY sports activities throughout the years. The focus of CFY has always been supporting programs that encourage character building, sportsmanship and teamwork. At one time, CFY was in charge of a myriad of programs that boys and girls participated in such as football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, karate, golf and more. Today, to help ensure that no child is turned away due to financial concerns, CFY encourages youth sports in the community by offering scholarship opportunities, grants and matching funds to youth programs and participants in need. CFY’s mission has never wavered nor has their philosophy, “building character through sports.” CFY believes today as it did over 35 years ago that there is no better investment than an investment in our youth, the leaders of tomorrow. CFY’s Annual Sports Celebrity Banquet has been graced by many well-known local and national celebrities, including Joe DiMaggio, Mike Alstott and Tom Lasorda. To find out more or to help, visit www.clearwaterforyouth.org