A BRONX REUNION: AN EVENING WITH BERNIE WILLIAMS AND DON MATTINGLY presented by UNITED COMPANIES

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MATTINGLY CHARITIES ANNOUNCES A BRONX REUNION:
AN EVENING WITH BERNIE WILLIAMS AND DON MATTINGLY
PRESENTED BY UNITED COMPANIES
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Tropicana Evansville


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Evansville, IN – Mattingly Charities, a non-profit organization, today announced “A Bronx Reunion: An Evening with Bernie Williams and Don Mattingly presented by United Companies” fundraising event being held Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Tropicana Evansville.

The event, hosted by Don and Lori Mattingly, will include a cocktail reception, silent auction powered by HandBid, and a Q&A session with former New York Yankee legends Bernie Williams and Don Mattingly. The classically trained guitarist and Grammy nominated Williams will play acoustic guitar and entertain with influences that include jazz, classical, pop, Brazilian, and Latin sounds.

“Lori and I are excited former New York Yankee legend Bernie Williams will be joining us for “A Bronx Reunion” presented by United Companies hosted by Tropicana Evansville.” said Don Mattingly, Miami Marlins manager. “We continue to focus Mattingly Charities efforts on helping underserved children in our hometown of Evansville by supporting programs which promote youth development.”

Founded by former New York Yankees captain and current Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Mattingly Charities was created to help underserved children by supporting programs which promote youth development through athletic participation, social development opportunities, and educational advancement programs.

In 2017, Mattingly Charities successfully launched the Mattingly RBI League, affiliated with MLB, in Evansville, with approximately four-hundred (400) underserved youth. In addition, Mattingly RBI was invited and sent a representative team to participate in MLB’s friendly round-robin tournament July 7-10 in Miami, during the 88th MLB All-Star Week.

In addition to supporting the Mattingly RBI program, Mattingly Charities has also provided support to the: Highland Challenger Baseball League to help provide a safe fun environment for children with disabilities: YMCA Summer Learning Program at Glenwood Academy to help keep kids engaged in reading and educational programs during the summer: City of Evansville Splash into Summer program to help provide basic amenities, such as towels, flip-flops or proper swimwear.

Mattingly Charities is excited to announce Evansville's United Companies has stepped up to become the presenting sponsor of the January 9th annual fundraising event.

For more information on how to purchase event tickets or donate online please visit www.MattinglyCharities.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact Ray Schulte at [email protected].

About Mattingly Charities and Mattingly RBI
Mattingly Charities, a non-profit organization, was created to help underserved children by supporting programs which promote youth development through athletic participation, social development opportunities and educational advancement programs.

In conjunction with MLB’s RBI program, Mattingly Charities established Mattingly RBI Evansville in 2017. The non-profit organization provides funding, services and equipment for baseball, softball, and ultimately other sports, and related youth development activities, for the benefit of underprivileged youth, youth leagues, and social welfare and related organizations. 100% of the efforts of the organization will be focused on these activities to inspire youth to recognize their potential and realize their dreams.

Funding efforts will be generated year round through various activities including special events and direct solicitation of the general public.

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What a night that will be and being a Yankees fan, followed both of these Bronx Bombers before Derek Jeter came along. Love seeing Mattingly and Jeter doing so much in charities and Bernie Williams is a great guitarist in his own right.