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Boike Family Benefit
Fri, April 24 6-10 pm
Cultural Center
6445 W 27th Place
Berwyn IL 60402
"Coach Chris" Boike lost his short battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, leaving behind a
loving wife and three beautiful daughters. Everyone he encountered – including his church and
softball families – will hold his memory dear to their hearts. Chris leaves behind a legacy in
Berwyn through his dedication and love for the game of softball. He was a source of admiration
and inspiration – to players, parents and members of his coaching fraternity. He was a hero to
many of the young girls he coached, and was respected for the grace, humor, energy and
commitment he bestowed upon the softball community. He volunteered hours to the sport he
loved, but more importantly, to the girls to which he sparked that same love and dedication. His
legacy will live in the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
A benefit is being planned to honor Chris and support his family on Friday, April 24 from 6-10pm.
The event will be held at the Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W 27th Place, Berwyn, IL 60402. The
cost of the event is $20/adult and $10/children, which will include baseball themed foods, beer
and soda. The Stone Daddies Bank will playing music from the 60s through the 90s, and there will
be raffles throughout the evening. This event is an opportunity to come together to remember
one of our own and to help someone who gave so much to our children and our community.
Help is needed for the event. If you can help by donating choice raffle baskets or if you can
volunteer the day of the event, please contact Deb Mirabelli at [email protected] or by
calling 708-484-1096.
A memorial fund has also been set up with FNBC Bank & Trust, Inc.,
620 W Burlington Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525 and donations can be made
there. Please put "Attention Boike Family Benefit Fund" on all
donations made at the bank.