Ryan Zimmerman Honored with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

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Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals third baseman, is going to be honored with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. This award is presented each year to the major league player who best shows the character of the Hall of Famer – both in his playing and off of the field.

On July 6th, Zimmerman will be honored before the Nationals game against Colorado. He’s being honored for his charitable work with his ziMS Foundation which raises money for multiple sclerosis.

One night a year, Zimmerman is given the stadium to raise money for his charity by hosting a yearly event at the Nationals Park. The event raised more than $300,000 last year.

Zimmerman will actually be the first National or Expo who is being given the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. The award is handed out by the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at Columbia University.

A Night at the Park with Ryan Zimmerman

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For a special night on the baseball field, nothing beat’s Ryan Zimmerman’s “A Night at the Park” charity. His third annual “A Night at the Park” event is coming soon on June 14th.  The event includes music, entertainment, food, drink and auctions and all proceeds benefit the ziMS Foundation, founded by Zimmerman in 2006.

In 1995, Ryan’s mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system and impacts nearly 400,000 Americans.  Understanding the impact of the disease in his own personal situation, Ryan founded the ziMS Foundation. Today, through public appearances and generous giving, he has worked tirelessly to “bring home a cure” for MS and to raise over $500,000 since 2006.

The “A Night at the Park” event includes a stage set-up behind home plate and a performance by Guster. Enjoy a great night for a great cause on June 14th from 6-10 pm at Nationals Park.