Joe Kocur Foundation for Children 7th Annual Charity Softball Classic

(WJBK) - Who's ready for some softball?

The Joe Kocur Foundation for Children is hosting its 7th Annual Charity Softball Event on Saturday, August 22 in Highland Township. Come out for any or all of the three games, and enjoy some food and drink.

Participants include players from the Detroit Red Wings alumni, as well as other detroit area sports and entertainment celebrities. Tickets are $10 per person. Children 10 and under are free. Click here for tickets and more information.

The proceeds benefit local charities, including Wings of Mercy East Michigan; F.A.R. Therapeutic Arts and Recreation; Huron Valley Special Olympics; Play Like Jackson Foundation; Team Kendal Kidz; Lakeland High School Shannon Gaber Silverthorn Public Service Scholarship; and lastly 17-year-old cancer patient Spencer Hale. You can hear more of his story from an interview on 'The Nine' in the video player above.

Online: www.joekocurfoundation.org