Love, Patti
2nd Annual Love, Patti Family Fun Day & Softball Tournament
Held Saturday, August 23, 2025
Hatters Park, Danbury, Connecticut
The 2nd Annual Love, Patti Family Fun Day and Coinciding Adult Co-Ed Softball Tournament – a powerful, joyful celebration of community, connection, and remembrance - was a great success! We gathered in honor of Patti—a beloved mom, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, instructor, coach, neighbor, and friend who inspired others with her strength, heart, and joy.
Patti was strong in every sense of the word, but she lost her courageous battle with stomach cancer at the age of 39. She is survived by her daughter (10), son (7), husband, parents, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends who carry her memory forward with love.
Patti lifted people up—both on and off the field. This event continues her legacy by bringing people together to lift others in her name.
Proceeds benefit Ann’s Place in Danbury and scholarships will be awarded to students from two schools that were especially meaningful to Patti—one she graduated from in 1998 and later returned to as a volunteer coach and supporter of their annual feast, and the other where she briefly taught before she had to take a step back due to her battle. And new in 2025, a donation will be made to Debbie's Dream, for Stomach Cancer.
🎟️ The Event Included:
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Full open bar
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Hot and cold catered food from local restaurants, generously donated by our supporters and/or the restaurants themselves
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Live DJ throughout the day
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A full lineup of games and activities for all ages, ran by our generous volunteers
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Kids collected prizes as they played
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Everyone enjoyed corn hole, lawn games, table games, and more!
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A Kids Fitness Challenge was hosted by HealthyFit for Women – Mamaroneck, featuring fun races and movement-based activities just for kids
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Raffles!
🥎 Adult Co-Ed Softball Tournament
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Coincided with the Family Fun Day, with games that began prior to the official Family Fun Day start
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Designed for fun… and a little competition too 😉
🎟️ Tricky Tray Raffle –
Prizes Up to $2,500 in Value!
Our tricky tray raffle featured incredible prizes—some worth up to $2,500! See the prizes here.
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
The 2025 50/50 winner received half of the proceeds, with the remaining half benefiting Love, Patti. Winner Stephen D. generously donated his winnings to Patti’s children.
💜 Why We Gather
This day is about more than just fun. It’s about celebrating family, friends, and fun, just as Patti would have wanted.
Patti was strong, kind, joyful, and tough. She inspired through action, motivated with heart, and gave everything she had to those around her.
This event is a living reflection of her spirit, and a way for us to give back—together.
So many special moments were shared at our 2nd Annual Love Patti Family Fun Day and Softball Tournament. Here are some highlights.
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THANK YOU to our VOLUNTEERS!
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Historical Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Hatters Park, Danbury, CT
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Love, Patti is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring Patti’s memory after her passing from stomach cancer at the age of 39. Your support helps us spread her strength, joy, and generosity to others in meaningful ways.