August 4, 2024 -The 217 ALZ Wiffle Ball Classic, an annual fundraiser dedicated to furthering research for Alzheimer’s disease and supporting local treatment programs, will return to a backyard off of Lost Bridge Road August 6th through the 11th for its ninth year of operation.
The week-long backyard wiffle ball tournament is organized by Decatur residents, including a board of directors. Hundreds, if not thousands, of fans from throughout Central Illinois and beyond flock to the Lewallen Place residence to see teams compete for the championship title, but the event’s overarching mission is to benefit those with Alzheimer’s and their families.
Event registration is closed, but spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on competing teams and enjoy food from onsite vendors. The tournament is held in the backyard of 2910 S. Lewallen Pl., which branches off Lost Bridge Road.
For the safety of tournament-goers, Lost Bridge Road will be closed during daytime hours on August 6-11th between South Baltimore Avenue and East Fitzgerald Road. The closure will be monitored by volunteers at both gates to admit local traffic.
For more information about the 217 Wiffle Ball Classic, visit their website HERE or Facebook page HERE.
