Driver takes over charity softball game

Appleton, Wisc. -- The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Donald Driver Foundation are proud to announce Green Bay Packers Pro-Bowl wide receiver Donald Driver will succeed Brett Favre in hosting the annual Packers Offense-Defense softball game. Favre, who hosted the game for the past seven seasons, retired in March. With Favre's retirement Donald became the team's most tenured player. The three time Pro-Bowl player is excited to take the reigns from Brett and carry on a Fox Valley summer tradition. "I always enjoyed playing in the game and being a part of a fun tradition. Now I'm glad I can take over for Brett and host it for all my teammates, " Driver said.

The date of the game has been scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2008 and will be held at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The day begins at 11:00 am and will include the softball game, a home run derby and a sponsor softball game.

The event will feature Donald Driver and members of the Green Bay Packers. The game will match Donald and the Packers offense against the Packers defense. All proceeds will benefit the Donald Driver Foundation. The Donald Driver Foundation aims to help homeless families and address the issues of a lack of quality education in our communities. The motto of the foundation is "Strong Hands, Strong Minds, Loving Hearts". Through donations, various service projects and social activities, the Donald Driver Foundation has helped families in need in Green Bay, in Appleton, throughout Wisconsin and in Donald's hometown of Houston.

Individual tickets go on sale Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 am. Tickets for the event are $30 per box seat, $20 per reserved bleacher seat, $10 per general admission grass seat or $200 per patio table. Patio tables include four seats to the game, waitress service throughout and a Donald Driver autographed mini-helmet. A ticket package is also available for fans who are interested in securing their seat before tickets go on sale to the public. The four game ticket package includes a ticket to the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game and a ticket to three Rattler home games. The package starts at $41 for a reserved bleacher seat and $55.50 for a box seat. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office at 920-733-4152 or online at www.timberrattlers.com.

For additional information regarding the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game and to stay up-to-date with all of the latest news, visit www.donadldriverfoundation.com.