The Northfield Knights and the Dundas Dukes wish to invite everyone to a fun filled evening of baseball Saturday night in Dundas.  The Knights and Dukes will square off in a seven inning exhibition game on Saturday, May 17 to benefit Northfield native and current Northfield Knight player Troy Deden.  Admission proceeds (donations), a silent auction, a home run hitting contest prior to the game and concession proceeds will go to help Troy with his expenses incurred during his recent battle with cancer.

Late in 2007, Troy became ill and was diagnosed with leukemia.  Having minimal health insurance, Troy is now saddled with costly medical expenses associated with the lengthy treatment process that goes along with cancer.  A Northfield native, Troy played varsity baseball for the Raiders.  After high school, Troy continued his baseball career at Saint Mary’s and then Augsburg College.  Troy has also played for the Northfield Knights Amateur Baseball team since his senior year in high school.

The event on Saturday, May 17, begins at 6:00 p.m. with a home run hitting contest open to anyone.  Participants will pay $1 per swing with top hitters winning Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Wild tickets.  A silent auction with a variety of items, including an autographed Adrian Peterson Minnesota Vikings jersey, will be held during the game.  Admission (donations) will be collected during the game.  For more information on the event, please visit the Knights website at: www.northfieldknights.com. 

If you are unable to attend the event but wish to send a donation, checks can be made out to the Northfield Knights and sent to:

Northfield Knights
c/o Dan Swanson
15252 Dunlin Ct
Apple Valley  MN  55124