No one paid much attention to the final score in the inaugural "Swing For a Cure" charity softball game between Chisholm Place Memory Care and Brookdale Senior Living because everyone was a winner on this night. Both teams played hard and with spirit. The crowd in the packed stands was vocal and clearly entertained, and the talents of residents of both communities were recognized as well. One Chisholm Place resident played The Star-Spangled Banner on the keyboard, another (a former minor leaguer) tossed out a ceremonial first pitch, and Brookdale residents were heard singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."
Those fighting to end Alzheimer's also were winners. While the donations are still being calculated, we expect to have raised right around $7,000 for the Alzheimer's Association® by the time all the money is calculated.
The event was covered by local KAKE Channel 10. You can watch the full video here.