APC Pujols News

Albert and Springfield Cardinals team up

On Saturday March 29th, when the Springfield Cardinals host the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:10 on Hammonds Field, throwing out the first pitch to Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols will be James Lyons, a representative from the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks. Pujols family foundation shares in the mission to assist people with Down Syndrom, and also their family.

Mr. Lyons is 11 years old, and the son of Eddie and Cindy Lyons. He attends Reed Middle School and has played Little League Baseball for five years. James is a huge Baseball, and Cardinals fan, and has Down Syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks is a fairly new organization formed in Southwest Missouri. The initial mission was the build a network of support for individuals with Down Syndrome. The group has monthly meetings, and shares information for parents and educators.

Way to go Albert! Just another reason this guy is an all area top notch man!

Good luck in 08!