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MANNY STRIKES AGAIN!



For the 4th consecutive year, Manny Delcarmen’s Bowling Strikes for Schools was an immense success as it built off of and grew it’s hosting at Kings Back Bay last year.  Saturday saw 250+ Red Sox and Manny fans, and supporters of the Boston Public School System, pack the lanes of Kings thanks to the generous contributions of sponsors new and old including Bob’s Discount Furniture, NESN, the Red Sox Foundation, Goulston & Storrs, Reebok and many more.  The event continued its trend of increasing contributions received each year as more than $25,000 was raised to benefit the Boston Educational Development Fund this weekend.  Although Red Sox team members and guests of last year Terry Francona, Kevin Youkilis, and Curt Schilling were unable to attend because of other commitments, Red Sox Vice President of Player Personnel Ben Cherington, former New England Patriots’ Tight End, and Super Bowl Champion Christian Fauria, and NESN’s on-field reporter Heidi Watney were present and making rounds to mingle with bowlers and General Admission guests.  Media participation and coverage included Red Sox flagship broadcasters NESN and 680 WRKO as well as 93.7 MIKE FM.  Fans were treated to raffle prizes and auction items that included a dinner for 4 with Manny and his family, Red Sox tickets, an autographed Dustin Pedoria bat, an autographed Kevin Youkilis jersey, and numerous Manny autographed memorabilia.  There were prizes for Top 10 scores and even an appearance by local area recording rap artists, M.A.V, who wrote and produced Manny’s entry song out of the bullpen.

Manny wishes to thank all those who supported this great cause as he continues his effort to give back to and improve the school system he attended for so many years.  He looks forward to enhancing the 5th Annual Bowling Strikes for Schools in 2009.  Thank you again, to all those who turned out.