Market 32 and Freihofer's Launch Campaign for Parkinson’s Research

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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have partnered with Freihofer's Baking Company to launch an in-store fundraising campaign benefiting the Parkinson's Foundation.

The initiative, running through March and April, provides financial support for research, patient care, and efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.

During the two-month promotion, $0.10 from every purchase of select Freihofer's products will be donated to the foundation. Participating items are identified by specially marked shelf tags in most Market 32 and Price Chopper locations.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition and the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States. According to the organizations, the disease affects nearly one million Americans, with a new diagnosis occurring approximately every six minutes.

"Parkinson's disease touches countless families across our communities," said Pam Cerrone, director of community relations for Market 32 and Price Chopper. “By partnering with Freihofer's, we're inviting our customers to join us in making a tangible difference."

The collaboration is part of a decade-long charitable history between the retailers and the baking company. Since 2014, the partnership between Market 32, Price Chopper, and Freihofer's has raised a total of $2.5 million for various non-profit and charitable organizations.

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Pittsfield 10-Year-Olds Cruise to County Final

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Luca Bassi struck out 10, and the Pittsfield Little League 10-and-under All-Stars scored five times in the bottom of the fifth en route to a 9-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale on Friday night.
 
The win gives Pittsfield a 2-0 record in the round-robin phase of the three-team tournament and a place in Friday’s District 1 Championship game back at Deming Park.
 
Dalton-Hinsdale will play Adams-Cheshire on Sunday at 2 p.m. for a berth in the final.
 
Bassi, who threw three innings to start a five-inning win in Pittsfield’s tournament opener on Wednesday, did not give up the ball on Friday until there was one out in the top of the sixth.
 
“Man, he was dominant,” Pittsfield coach Matt Stracuzzi said of his starter. “He had it going from the start. And I was only planning on going three innings. But he was so dominant in the game. And after the third inning, it was still a 1-0 game.”
 
That is because Camden Duda was very effective for Dalton-Hinsdale in his start on the mound.
 
Duda struck out one, walked one, and pitched around runners in scoring position in the first and second innings.
 
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