Saturday benefit for badly injured softball player

There’s a benefit in Bradenton for Mallory Massingille, 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Strike Zone, 5028 Lena Road. Struck in the back of the head by a ball thrown during a Feb. 2 softball game, the 21-year-old had to be airlifted to a hospital for emergency neurosurgery.
All proceeds go toward helping Mallory’s family deal with mounting medical bills incurred during her recovery.
Call Donna Copeland at 941-737-6750 or Stuart Harber at 941-518-2901.

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