Baseball contest backs breast cancer fight
Major League Baseball has launched the 2016 Honorary Bat Girl Contest, which will recognize one fan per team who has been affected by breast cancer and has demonstrated a commitment to battling the disease.
Braves fans, ages 18 and older, can share stories about themselves or loved ones who are "Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer" by visiting HonoraryBatGirl.com for a chance to be recognized by the Braves on Mother's Day (May 8th). Entries can be submitted through April 14.
Fans can also visit the site to vote for these inspirational stories, which are designed to provide hope and motivation for the fight against breast cancer.
A panel of judges, including a guest judging panel, will help select the winning submissions based on: originality, quality of writing, demonstration of commitment to breast cancer awareness and public appeal (as determined by online fan votes).
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will be a member of a guest judging panel. His mother, Rosemary Freeman, lost her battle against melanoma in June of 2000.
