Chris Sifford Day at the Ballpark is on for June 2 at Hammons Field. The 2nd annual event will raise scholarship money in Sifford's honor.
From a news release about the event, courtesy of Louise Whall and Connie Farrow:
"Chris had all of the good qualities people strive for in life. He showed love, passion, authenticity and humor in everything that he did. I know that Chris would appreciate the support and success that this fundraiser has created," said Clayton Brown, chair of the event committee.
The 5K and 2.5K Walk/Run begins at 8:30 a.m. on June 2 at Hammons Field in downtown Springfield. Friends, family, former associates, supporters and the public are encouraged to also attend the Springfield Cardinals game at 6:10 p.m. against the Corpus Christi Hooks, which will include a tribute to Sifford.
Registration fee for the Walk/Run is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. Participants will receive a T-shirt as part of the entry fee. Trophies will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age category. First-place trophies will include a “home-plate” base and game-used Missouri State University Bears baseball.
Entry forms and more information are available online at the Ozark Mountain Ridgerunner's web site:
