Manager of the 2003 World Series Champions will speak in Burlington, NC

On February 2, Burlington, NC will be hosting its first Dinner of Champions! The Central NC Chapter of the MS Society is hoping the new location will help their efforts to reach more people in the area. Stephanie Phipps, marketing and PR manager for the Central NC Chapter, told the News and Record that they are already seeing a good amount of community support. The money raised by the event goes to support the MS research, programs, services and advocacy.

Jack McKeon, a resident of Elon, will be at the event to speak about MS. He will also share some of his experiences as the Florida Marlins manager. Another local sports expert, Kirk Puckett, will be emceeing the event. Kirk Puckett is the sports broadcaster for WBAG-AM 1150 as well as a communications professor at Alamance Community College.

The Society honored to have the support of so many dynamic people. We are looking to post comments on this event, so let us know if you will be attending!