Ice Bucket Challenge comes to Franklin

"It's not typical for us, in that it's for a younger group - most of our events focus on adults," he said. "It's a unique idea - it's the end of summer, kids are going back to school, and we thought it would be a good way to get kids involved." 

Greg Sullivan, an assistant baseball coach at Boston College and a friend of Pete Frates, said his older brother, Chris, is a Franklin resident. 

"He thought it would be cool - a different dynamic and demographic to spread awareness," he said. "The Ice Bucket Challenge last August was awesome. My niece goes to the Kennedy (Elementary) School, though, and while a lot of friends thought it was hilarious (that) adults were dumping ice water on themselves, they may not have gotten the idea behind it." 

Sullivan said, in addition to the typical field day activities, there will be a station where people can take the Ice Bucket Challenge.

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You're invited to "Family Field Day with Team Frate Train -- for grades K through 5"

		I'd like to share this event with you! Family Field Day with Team Frate Train--for grades K through 5 Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM King Street Memorial Park 730 King Street Franklin , MA 02038 View Map   Attend   Want company? Share this event!

Join Team Frate Train as they celebrate fun and fitness in Franklin at a family FIELD DAY event at King Street Memorial Park in Franklin, Massachusetts. Get ready to have fun in teams--and compete in traditional races like the 3 legged race, egg and spoon race, sack race, etc. You can also get your face painted...enjoy some great music from our DJ...all at no cost. 

This fun community event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and a member of Team Frate Train will be kicking off the event for us. They will sound the horn to start the Field Day fun! 

Please arrive at King Street Memorial Field at 11:00am on August 30th...we will team up and start right in for some Field Day Fun! 

We will also have a chance for families to take the ice bucket challenge to benefit the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund. 

The Frates Family has established the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund to provide funding for targeted ALS research and to help support those afflicted with ALS that are in need. This fund was created to carry on Pete and Team Frate Train's mission to raise awareness and assist in discovering a treatment and cure for ALS. 

The Event is a celebration of fun and fitness...and a great way to get together before heading back to school. We hope to see you there!

FAQs

Is there an admission charge? Is there a cost to participate in the Field Day?
There is no cost for admission or to participate.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
This is a community event for Franklin families that have children in grades K-5. Parents should stay with their children during the event.

Where is the event held? Is there parking?
The event will be held at the King Street Memorial Park--located at 730 King Street in Franklin, MA 02038. Located off King Street near the intersection with Forest Street in Franklin. There are parking spaces there...and additional parking is available on Emilio Drive--on the right just beyond the entrance. Also, Kingswood Drive, the next left just beyond the park entrance. Please DO NOT park on neighborhood lawns. NO PARKING on King Street or Forest Street...you will be ticketed or towed.

What can/can't I bring to the event?
Although we love pets, please refrain from bringing them to the park for the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
email fratetrainfieldday@icloud.com if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
There is no cost or ticket...but we would like to ask you to accurately reflect your number attending so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

I see that the event is brought to you by Team Frate Train...will I be able to make a donation at the event?
You will have the ability to donate to Pete's fund while at the event if you would like--but it is not a requirement.

The event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and we are excited to have fun and share the message of the ice bucket challenge with you.

I see that the event is for K-5...what if I have siblings to think of?
The sporting events are catered to children K-5, but siblings are more than welcome to attend!