Report on the Akron Aeros Ballgame

August 4, 2004

by Chuck Wagner

For many years, The Ballinger TBI Clubhouse had attended an Akron Aeros baseball game. This year, the evening was extra special, thanks to the loge accommodations provided by Bridgestone Firestone and to the thrilling game provided by the Akron Aeros Baseball Organization, both first class in their own right. Extra seating for our group was donated by the Akron Aeros Baseball Organization, as well. 

The baseball game itself was so exciting, right to the last play at home plate that won the game for the Aeros. We were fortunate that the evening’s weather was tremendous, although, had it not been so, our indoor seating would have provided an equally tremendous observation point. All our attending members especially appreciated the accessibility throughout the loge. Everywhere we went in the stadium, the staff was courteous, helpful, and eager to address all our needs. Those of us fortunate to occupy loge suite 203 were admirably served by a courteous and efficient Aeros staff member named Mary. The food and beverages provided by Bridgestone-Firestone and Ken Buehrle were a welcome surprise and much appreciated as well. The after-the-game fireworks had us ooh-ing and aah-ing during the entire display, thanks to our wonderful loge's outdoor seats. Ken and Pam Buehrle were the perfect host and hostess for us that evening, as well.

Every one of our members who attended said how much the evening meant to them. All in all, The Ballinger TBI Clubhouse appreciates Bridgestone-Firestone and the Akron Aeros Baseball Organization for providing us with an evening that we truly can never forget. All our lucky traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers who attended the August 19th Akron Aeros baseball game send Bridgestone-Firestone and the Akron Aeros Baseball Organization a heartfelt "Thank you" for a splendid evening!

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