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Wednesday, July 18th

Good morning!

We hope everyone who is reading this is doing well.  Otto did very well over the night.  Other than a little soreness from the two sites they went into yesterday, there has been no sign of fever or any other complications.

We just wanted to let everyone know about a fun filled event that will be taking place in Southbury in Otto's honor as he continues to fight his courageous battle.  This baseball event will include some interactive stations as well as a baseball game.  The Newtown Summer Travel team (U12) as well as our own PYB Travel team will be joining forces.  All the boys will be combined and divided into two teams which will lead to the exhibition game!!  Mark your calendars for:

Otto Strong
Striking Out Leukemia

Sunday, July 29th
10:00am - 1:00pm
300 Poverty Road
Southbury, CT 06488

There is a suggested donation entrance fee of $5 as well as a few other interactive events you can participate in for a nominal price.  Food and beverages will also be sold at this event, so come hungry!

To commemorate this exciting event, there was a T-shirt created by our dear friend, Matt Mahoney.  In combination with efforts from another dear friend, Marcus Klim, these shirts will be on sale today for $10.  Many people have expressed interest in purchasing on for the day of the event.  If this is something you would be interested in, please go to the following link and make your purchase today, July 18th.  This help us have an idea of how many people will want T-shirts prior to the event.

Link to the T-Shirt (orders should be in today, July 18th, by midnight): www.RSVPinvitations.net/shop

Thank you in advance for all your support as PYB and Newtown combine forces to bring you this amazing event!

Always with gratitude and love,

Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess and Lulu

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