Press Room

April 21, 2008

Three time Packer Pro-Bowl receiver Donald Driver is excited to take the reigns from Brett Favre and carry on a Fox Valley summer tradition of hosting the annual Packers Offense vs. Defense charity softball game. Favre, who hosted the game for the past eight seasons, retired in March, leaving Donald as the team’s most tenured player. Said Donald: “I always enjoyed playing in the game and being a part of a fun tradition. Now I’m glad I can take over for Brett and host it for all my teammates”.  The date of the game has been scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2008 and will be held at Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The day begins at 11:00 am and will include the softball game, a home run derby and a sponsor softball game.
 

The event will feature Donald Driver and members of the Green Bay Packers.  The game will match Donald and the Packers offense against the Packers defense.  All proceeds will benefit the Donald Driver Foundation.  The Donald Driver Foundation aims to help homeless families and address the issues of a lack of quality education in our communities.  The motto of the foundation is  "Strong Hands, Strong Minds, Loving Hearts”.  Through donations, various service projects and social activities, the Donald Driver Foundation has helped families in need in Green Bay, in Appleton, throughout Wisconsin and in Donald’s hometown of Houston.

Individual tickets go on sale Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 am.  Tickets for the event are $30 per box seat, $20 per reserved bleacher seat, $10 per general admission grass seat or $200 per patio table.  Patio tables include four seats to the game, waitress service throughout and a Donald Driver autographed mini-helmet.  A ticket package is also available for fans who are interested in securing their seat before tickets go on sale to the public.  The four game ticket package includes a ticket to the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game and a ticket to three Rattler home games.  The package starts at $41 for a reserved bleacher seat and $55.50 for a box seat.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office at 920-733-4152 or online at www.timberrattlers.com.  Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Lammi Sports Management at 414-291-0014.