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    Like Father Like Daughter

    So, next weekend I am going to Houston for a special pre-game ceremony at the September 13th Astros game, in which we will be discussing the success of The Knuckle Ball.  What follows this ceremony is the real kicker….me throwing out the first pitch!  And, you must know that it won’t be  complete unless I […]

    Posted on Friday, September 4, 2009
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    Daddy’s Little Girl

    I had to share with you the wonderful story that a very special new friend just wrote about my relationship with Dad.  I hope it touches your heart as it did mine.  Todd’s way with words is so eloquent and his delivery of my thoughts, emotions and feelings is incredibly impactful.   It was not by chance that Todd […]

    Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009
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    The Inaugural Knuckle Ball Hits it Out of the Park, raising over $400,000

    The Joe Niekro Foundation gala, The Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life, was a huge success and raised over $400,000 toward aneurysm research for The Methodist Neurological Institute.  The black-tie affair which took place on July 31st at Minute Maid Park, featured a casino gaming reception, silent and live auction and a special performance by Grammy […]

    Posted on Monday, August 3, 2009
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    The Knuckle Ball Hits it Out of the Park!

    I am sitting at my computer rethinking this past weekend, and still in complete awe of the support and commitment from everyone that attended Friday night’s Knuckle Ball…a Pitch for Life.  For the past 16 months, I poured my heart and soul into an event that finally came to fruition just three days ago.  When I landed […]

    Posted on Monday, August 3, 2009
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    T-Minus 18 Days and Counting

    Today marks the 18 day countdown until The Knuckle Ball.  I am amazed at the outpouring of support from Houston and am really looking forward to introducing The Joe Niekro Foundation.  It is very humbling to see the love that people have for my father and for the mission of this foundation.  Being able to hand […]

    Posted on Monday, July 13, 2009
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