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The Joe Niekro Foundation Knuckle-Up Newsletter The Joe Niekro Foundation Knuckle-Up Newsletter February 2011 Detroit Tigers to Honor Joe Niekro Aneurysm Facts 2011 marks The Detroit Tigers teams are taking this opportunity tion and our commitment to brain 75th season of Spring Training in to honor Tiger alum, Joe Niekro. aneurysm awareness and re- It is estimated that 6 Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers have search.. Throughout the game, million people in the journeyed to Lakeland every fans will be encouraged to take US have a brain From 1970-1972, spring since 1934, with the excep- part in the foundation’s ”Text to aneurysm. Niekro proudly tion of 1943-45 due to World War wore the Tiger uni- Give” campaign by texting the II, establishing the longest-lasting word STRIKEOUT to 20222. By 1 in 15 people will form and soon de- relationship between a Major doing so, a $10 donation will be develop a brain cided that Lakeland aneurysm. League team and a current Spring was the place he made directly from their cell Training host city. In honor of this always wanted to phone and appear on their next Every 8 minutes an momentous milestone the Detroit call “home.” After phone bill. PSA announcements aneurysm ruptures Tigers and the City of Lakeland retiring from his 22 will be playing to educate fans of and 50% of those have planned a week-long cele- years in the Majors, Niekro en- The Joe Niekro Foundation and individuals will die bration February 22-27. joyed coaching his son, Lance, our mission. The Joe Niekro Foundation within minutes. Over these decades millions of who then played for the Mocca- is Tigers fans have had the opportu- sins earning a first-team All- honored to be a part of this trib- Aneurysms are most nity to experience the thrill of Sunshine State Conference selec- ute and thank The Detroit Tigers, prevalent in people major league spring training and tion, a first-team All-South Region Florida Southern Moccasins, the ages 35-60, but can the magic of meeting Hall of Fam- selection and a third-team All- City of Lakeland and all the fans occur in children as ers and World Champions. America pick, before being drafted for their support, commitment well. “Tigers Week” kicks off on Tues- by the San Francisco Giants in the and dedication to the Niekro day, February 22nd with festivities 2nd round in 2000. To honor Joe name. Stay tuned for pictures and Women, more than for all including a bar-b-que, black and the Niekro family, The Detroit a recap in our March newsletter. men, suffer from tie gala, golf tournament and Tigers have claimed Feb. 25th as brain aneurysms at a culminates with The Detroit Tigers “Niekro Night” at Joker Marchant ratio of 3:2. playing a game against The Florida Stadium. All fans will receive a Joe Southern Moccasins on Feb. 25th. Niekro poster, Natalie and Lance Why is this game so special? Feb. Niekro will throw out the first 25th marks the 25th anniversary pitch and speak to the crowd of this exhibition game and both about The Joe Niekro Founda- Inside this issue: The Joe Niekro Foundation Welcomes Two New Medical Advisory Board Members Legends Fantasy 2 The Joe Niekro Foundation is the Prince of Wales Private Hospital College. Joan received her Diploma Camp pleased to introduce Peter Nakaji, in Sydney, New South Wales, Austra- from Somerville Hospital School of M.D. and Joan Cacciola, RN, BSN, lia and a fellowship in cerebrovascu- Nursing and her Bachelor of Science Words from Our 2 CNRN, CCRC to our Medical Advisory lar and skull base surgery at Barrow Nursing from Emmanuel College. Supporters Board. Peter Nakaji, MD is the Neurological Institute under the Mrs. Cacciola has a National Certifi- Director of Minimally Invasive guidance of Dr. Robert Spetzler. Dr. cation in Neuroscience Nursing and Brain Aneurysm Neurosurgery and Director of the Nakaji is certified by the American is a Certified Clinical Research Nurse, 3 Awareness Week Neurosurgery Residency Training Board of Neurological Surgery and plus hold nursing licenses in both Program at Barrow Neurological currently serves as Vice Chairman of Arizona and Massachusetts. In addi- Joe Niekro Founda- Institute in Phoenix, AZ and Profes- the Institutional Review Board for tion to serving on the foundation tion to raise money sor of Neurosurgery at Creighton Human Research at St. Joseph’s medical advisory board, Mrs. Cac- through online 4 University School of Medicine. Dr. Hospital, and is a member of the ciola is also an integral part of The shopping and web Nakaji received both his under- American Association of Neurologi- Joe Niekro Foundation Support searches graduate and Medical degrees from cal Surgeons and Congress of Neuro- Group and is actively working on the University of California in San logical Surgeons. various fundraising projects for the Support Group Diego, where he also performed Joan Cacciola is the Clinical Nurse for foundation. 5 Expansion his residency in Neurosurgery. Dr. Dr. Peter Nakaji at Barrow Neurosur- Nakaji did a fellowship in Endoscopic gical Associates and a Clinical Welcome Dr. Nakaji and Joanie..we are thrilled to have you on our team. and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Instructor for Gateway Community The Joe Niekro Foundation Knuckle-Up Newsletter Page 2 Look Out Vegas, Here We Come! How would you like to spend a Grab your glove and dust off those tryouts and team selection, plus We invite you to join us for an week playing base- cleats…Legends Fantasy Camp is an 18 hole golf scramble tourna- unforgettable five days of fun and ball with some of hitting the streets. The Joe Niekro ment. Cashman Field, home of the promise it will be an experience Foundation brings you a baseball AAA Toronto Blue Jays, is where you will never forget. There are a the greatest leg- camp unlike any other. Learn the our campers will find their own limited number of slots available ends of the subtle nuances of the game from locker, complete with customized so get signed up today. To regis- game??? four Hall of Fame greats and six home and away uniforms, plus all ter or find out more, contact former major leaguers, as you the extras they need for the Natalie Niekro - George Brett experience five fun filled days in week…and a few surprises along [email protected] Phil Niekro the city that never sleeps…Las the way. or Jerry Lewis - Vegas, Nevada. Its baseball by day Campers will be hosted at a luxuri- [email protected]. Gaylord Perry and blackjack by night as you play ous Vegas hotel and casino, Sept. Click here to download the Regis- America’s favorite pastime with 25-30 where they will be treated Ozzie Smith tration form some of the game’s greatest leg- like royalty, enjoying a lavish wel- Become a part of ends. come reception, daily group The Legends We’re looking for a select group to breakfast and lunch and special Fantasy Camp be a part of this Legends experi- VIP amenities from the hotel. ence, managed by Hall of Fame Wednesday, September 28th, it’s a greats; George Brett, Phil Niekro, day on the links as campers will Gaylord Perry and Ozzie Smith. swing their golf clubs instead of Legends Fantasy Camp features baseball bats and tee it up at the three days of baseball, including beautiful Siena Golf Resort. Thoughts from Survivors and Families Recently we asked a few people to happy that you have created this.” Bridget - Houston, TX - “You have tell us why they were thankful for brought brain aneurysms and the Jennifer - Houston, TX - “My mom The Joe Niekro Foundation. Here research that goes with this to the passed away in 2004 of a brain are some of their responses: public forefront!” aneurysm. I just wanted to say Robin - Phoenix, AZ - “I am so that I’m glad someone out there is Dahlia - Mesa, AZ - “In life you Tom - Cleveland, OH happy to be a part of The Joe trying to raise money to research meet lots of people; different Niekro Foundation Support Group. this and make more people aware types and for different reasons. It is reassuring to know that I am of this condition.” Never did I think I would meet “Thank you for what not the only one who has experi- such wonderful people under the The Joe Niekro Michael - Detroit, MI - “Last week enced a brain aneurysm.” strangest of circumstances. I want Foundation is doing to one of my former college room- to thank you for your passion with make a difference.” Alma - Glendale, AZ - “I have been mates was stricken with an aneu- The Joe Niekro Foundation; I can This group has given looking for a support group for a rysm. He survived, but is still in tell you that your mission is right me the strength, cour- long time and one morning I hap- very serious condition. I just on target - to spread aware- age and desire to pened to see Natalie Niekro on wanted to let you know that what ness about brain aneurysms, in persevere and keep television talking about The Joe you are doing with the foundation addition to offering support for up the fight.” Niekro Foundation. I got so ex- is touching many hearts.” those who need it. I also want to cited that she was starting to hold Veronica - Chicago, IL - “It has thank you and the group for your meetings in the Phoenix area . It is been a year since my mom has compassion at last night’s meet- so wonderful talking to people passed away from a brain aneu- ing.
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