The 10th annual Andrew Farrell Spirit of Courage Fund Home Run Derby will take place on Saturday, May 17, at George Washington High School. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., and the contest begins at 10. The cost is $25.
Proceeds go to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and to a scholarship for a Washington baseball player who best exemplifies Farrell on and off the field.
Farrell died in 2004 at age 21 after a long battle with leukemia. He was a popular pitcher/first baseman on Washington’s 2001 baseball team that went undefeated in the regular season. His №25 jersey was later retired.
In addition to the Home Run Derby, the fund raises money at an annual golf outing and at a beef-and-beer, which is scheduled for November.
Over the years, the fund has paid more than $30,000 to CHOP and more than $20,000 to scholarship recipients.
To register or for information, go to andrewfarrell.org ••
