Darryl Strawberry will be among those honored at the 30th Anniversary Thurman Munson Awards Dinner on Tuesday night, February 2, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.

Diana Munson, Thurman’s widow,has been involved in the benefit since its inception raising nearly $10 million to assist children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The AHRC New York City Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports programs enabling children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead richer, more productive lives, including programs of AHRC New York City.
AHRC New York City is one of the largest organizations of its kind, serving 11,000 children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities.

The honorees will be cited for their accomplishments on the field of play and philanthropic efforts.

For tickets and information on the Munson Awards Dinner contact 212-249-6188.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Cold Spring Harbor Country Club, Long Island, NY

Limited Golf Foursomes & Sponsorships Available

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The Third Annual Darryl Strawberry Foundation Charity Celebrity Golf Classic!

The third annual Golf Classic was held at the Tam O'Shanter Club _ in Brookville, New York on Thursday, September 24, 2009. This incredible day featured Darryl Strawberry and his celebrity guest friends.

The event included brunch and dinner with a grand auction full of sports memorabilia, personal appearance packages, tickets and passes to specialized events and much more.

All proceeds from this event went directly to funding the day school program for the children at The Center for Autism Education and for the construction of the first new adult day program of it's kind for the adult community. Autism is a disorder that is affecting millions of individuals and families in epidemic proportions. It is one of the least government funded organizations leaving a desperate cry and need for awareness, research, programs and facilities to help the countless families that are in need.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all of you who joined us on this very special day!

For those who wish to attend our next year's event information will be posted on this website in the upcoming months.

$55.00 - Autographed Copy
* A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Darryl Strawberry Foundation. Please allow 4-6 weeks for autographed copies due to Darryl's travel schedule. Purchase of book includes shipping and handling.

Former baseball slugger Darryl Strawberry, whose achievements on the field were often overshadowed by his struggles off the field, recounts the highs, the lows, and the lessons of hope and survival he learned along the way.

The youngest son of Henry and Ruby Strawberry, Darryl grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Los Angeles, where he channeled his energy into baseball and basketball. The New York Mets drafted him in 1980, and he won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1983. Strawberry became the first National League player voted to the All-Star Game in each of his first four full seasons.

Throughout the eighties and nineties, however, Strawberry faced many personal challenges, including drug use, tax evasion, solicitation, and allegations of domestic violence. His seasons with the Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees were interrupted by suspensions, visits to rehab, and treatment for colon cancer. But in 2006, Strawberry's life changed course dramatically. With his wife, Tracy, he devoted himself to his church and to his work with children and adults affected by autism and other developmental disorders.

For the first time, in his own words, Darryl Strawberry delivers his inspirational narrative—the extraordinary story of his life.

"STRAW is the story of a guy who had two strikes against him in the middle innings of life and hit one out of the park." (Reggie Jackson)

"Darryl has written a profound book on the meaning of celebrity, sports and manhood. Reading his story, you follow an incredibly talented ballplayer who fell prey to his demons off the field. This is a riveting and memorable account of one man's pursuit of a meaningful life. " (David Cone)