Super Slugger tournament to raise awareness, money for childhood cancers a success

Posted 9/8/13

GULF SHORES, AL - Lynn and Melissa Byrd want a way to remember their son, Jensen, whom they lost to childhood cancer at age 5. For the second year in a row they staged a Super Slugger tournament named for their son's favorite video game. Their …

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Super Slugger tournament to raise awareness, money for childhood cancers a success

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GULF SHORES, AL - Lynn and Melissa Byrd want a way to remember their son, Jensen, whom they lost to childhood cancer at age 5. For the second year in a row they staged a Super Slugger tournament named for their son's favorite video game. Their daughter, Jayden, made original artwork to sell to raise money for the cause as well. Civic-minded and talented photographer Michelle Stancil spent the day recording images from the tournament. Enjoy! (MICHELLE STANCIL PHOTOGRAPHY)