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Buddy Ball rolls into the Emmanuel Family Life Center

Buddy BallClarksville, TN – For the second straight year the Emmanuel Family Life Center has opened its doors to the Buddy Ball Basketball tournament. Buddy Ball was formed in 2001 and is under the umbrella of Progressive Directions, Inc.,  a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves adults and children who are diagnosed with a development disability and/or mental retardation.

Through the years, Buddy Ball has become a community event where athletes, coaches, and volunteers enjoy time with each other during the games. By attending one game, you will realize Buddy Ball is a special kind of league that has made a huge difference in many lives. Buddy Ball moves beyond a sport and becomes an affair of the heart for the athletes and their families, as well as, the buddies and all the volunteers.

In addition to basketball tournaments, Buddy Ball has continued to add more special events each year, to further enhance the sense of community among the athletes, volunteers, and families.Yearly events include a Family Picnic in the summer, a Spring Prom for the teenage and young adult athletes, participation in the Clarksville Christmas Parade with a Float, and a Christmas Party.

The Emmanuel Center located at 303 Fairview Lane is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that strives to be a Family Friendly Facility Functioning by Faith.

For more information on PDI or Buddy Ball please contact Margaret Davis at 931-624-7253 or visit www.buddyball.net

Young athletes participate in a Buddy Ball Training session
Young athletes participate in a Buddy Ball Training session
Richard Garrett
Richard Garretthttp://leaporg.net/
City Councilman Richard "Reason" Garrett has gained extensive business knowledge and negotiating skills as the Executive Director of the LEAP Organization.  LEAP Org provides youth development services.  As a licensed realtor for Keller Williams Realty, he is known for his tenacity, perseverance, honesty, and fairness.  A proud APSU alum, Richard graduated with Honors with a Bachelors in Public Management.
Richard is a former active duty Marine, father of 4, and a husband with strong ties to the community. He is a graduate of Leadership Clarksville and a member of Clarksville Rotary, Clarksville Area Ministerial Association, Chamber of Commerce, Clarksville Association of Realtors Public Relations & Charity Relations Committees, and Clarksville Community Partners Group.
For more information on Richard visit www.reason4clarksville.com. He can be contacted directly at 931-378-0500 or via email richard@reason4clarksville.com
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