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    The Joe Niekro Foundation Gives Thanks

    I just returned from Atlanta where the foundation hosted Brain Aneurysm Awareness Night at Turner Field.  I am amazed at the outpouring of support that fans across the country!  It is so encouraging to be greeted at the various baseball parks with such big smiles, encouraging words, support and love.  I want to take this […]

    Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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    Brain Aneurysm Awareness Night at Target Field a Huge Success

    On July 31st, The Minnesota Twins honored one of baseball’s most renowned pitchers and former Minnesota Twins Knuckleballer, Joe Niekro.   To honor this knuckleball legend, The Minnesota Twins hosted “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day” at Target Field on July 31, 2010.  President and Founder of The Joe Niekro Foundation, Joe’s daughter, Natalie, attended with a special on field ceremony […]

    Posted on Monday, August 2, 2010
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    Text to Give Campaign Now LIVE

    The Joe Niekro Foundation is excited to announce the international launch of our Text to Give campaign!  What this means for giving in the 20th century???  It means that charitable donations are now mobile, making giving quick, easy and accessible.  By simply texting the word STRIKEOUT to 20222, you can make a $10 donation via your cell phone, which […]

    Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010
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    When Life Takes the Unexpected Turn

    You hear people say all the time that things happen for a reason…well this story is proof of that!   This past April, I traveled to Detroit to host Brain Aneuysm Awareness Night at Comerica Park, where I had the opportunity to address the crowd, throw out the 1st pitch and talk about The Joe Niekro Foundation.  I […]

    Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010
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    Joe Niekro’s Knuckleball Lives On

    I just got done watching E60 on ESPN, not a show I typically tune into, but tonight’s story had a special meaning.  Tonight, featured a story on Dad and how his knuckleball teaching has carried on through the years, making Chelsea Baker one of the best little league pitchers in the country.  Chelsea, now 13, […]

    Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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