The Knuckleball...A Pitch for Life
Methodist Neurological Institute offers congratulations and thanks to The Joe Niekro Foundation, The Houston Astros and all who were involved with The Knuckle Ball ... A Pitch for Life.
The Knuckle Ball … A Pitch for Life was held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Minute Maid Park. This annual event honors Joe Niekro, his baseball years and his charitable work, and raises funds for brain aneurysm research. This year’s beneficiary was the Methodist Neurological Institute.
For a recap of the event, including photos, please visit the Joe Niekro Foundation Web site.
Thank you for your support
| Knuckler • Citgo • Continental Airlines • Houston Astros • The Methodist Hospital • For Those Without a Voice | No-Hitter • Wellcare • Mr. & Mrs. John Deane • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Graham • Ms. Barbara Mackey | Shut-Out • Inn at the Ballpark • The Methodist Neurological Institute • Mr. & Mrs. Don Sanders • Laredo Energy • SMH Group | Strike-Out • Ms. Sybil Roos • Natalie Niekro and Luke Woosley | Fastball • Paytactix Merchant Services • Mr. Myles O´Reilly • Brivic Media • Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Woosley • Ms. Deborah Ann Beck • Stewart Cadillac • The Scurlock Foundation • Dr. Bill & Sandy Bryan • Budweiser/Silver Eagle • Montañéz Baylor Foundation • Mike Barber Ministries / GLO CPA's • David and Audrey Gow • Graham and Angie McKernan • Patrick J Dugan |
About the Joe Niekro Foundation
The Joe Niekro Foundation was established in 2007 in honor of the founder’s father, Joe Niekro, who lost his life from a sudden brain aneurysm on October 27, 2006. The astonishing lack of public awareness and under-support of research of such a widespread and often fatal condition led to the launch of a crusade to educate and encourage awareness about aneurysms.
Joe Niekro pitched in major league baseball for 22 seasons between 1967 and 1988. Joe earned 221 wins and became one of the most successful knuckleball pitchers of his era.
Read The Legacy of Joe Niekro - a New York Times article.
About the Methodist Neurological Institute
The Methodist Neurological Institute (NI) houses the practice and research activities of the departments of neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neurophysiology and physical medicine & rehabilitation at The Methodist Hospital. The mission of the NI is to advance the discovery of the origins, mechanisms and treatment of neurological disease and to provide comprehensive care for patients with disorders and injuries of the brain and spinal cord.
Methodist is primarily affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Methodist is also affiliated with the University of Houston. Methodist is ranked among the country’s top centers in 12 specialties in U.S News & World Report’s 2008 "America’s Best Hospitals" issue. Methodist is ranked in more specialties than any other hospital in Texas, and is 12th in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery.
For more on the Methodist Neurological Institute, call 713-790-3333.
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