Lowell, MA (May 19, 2010) – The fourth annual Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt-Putt tournament was announced today and is scheduled to take place today July 1, 2010 at the Tsongas Center @ UMASS Lowell, Lowell MA. This year’s event is held to benefit Journey Forward. The 18 custom made putting holes will be hosted by one of Varitek’s Boston Red Sox teammates or other Boston celebrities, who in the past have included, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilis, hockey legend Ray Bourque and many more.
Tickets for the 2010 Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt-Putt tournament are open to the public and can be purchased for $17.00 each by visiting the following websites and location:
- www.ticketmaster.com
- http://www.uml.edu/tsongascenter/tickets.html
- Tsongas Center Box Office
300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Lowell, MA 01852
In his 14th season with the Boston Red Sox, the Captain has been a strong asset to the baseball club. “I enjoy the time that I get to play, and work hard to consistently make myself a better and stronger player” stated Jason. Varitek has had a successful start to the season in a new role and will continue to work his hardest on and off the field. “This event is a great experience for fans and benefits a great cause, Journey Forward. I enjoy meeting all of the fans, and taking the time away from the baseball field to pick up a putter and support charity. Each year the event seems to grow, and the crowd enjoys the atmosphere all around them. It’s a great feeling to know that I can help to make that happen.”
About Journey Forward
Journey Forward was founded by Dan Cummings who was paralyzed one day while going for a swim with his friends. Dan was diagnosed a C6 quadriplegic and was in ICU for four weeks. Dan fought to live and showed improvement but was told there was a good possibility of never walking again. Dan promised to anyone that would listen that he would walk again and after three years in Boston and four years in California he did. Dan realized that his new mission was to make the program he used in California easily accessible to those in need so he moved back to Boston and began Journey Forward. Journey Forward is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to bettering the lives of those who have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury through an intense exercise program. Journey Forward’s exercise program is designed to assists those with Spinal Cord Injuries so that they can achieve basic lifelong functions and receive the benefits.
