Congratulations to Dave and Dick Allen on being elected to the Base Ball Hall of Fame!
Official Induction Ceremony will take place on July 27th in Cooperstown NY.
Official Induction Ceremony will take place on July 27th in Cooperstown NY.
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We are proud to have consistently been awarded a Gold Seal of Transparency by GuideStar, click on the seal and you can access information on the Dave Parker39 Foundation, including the our IRS Filings.
The 10th Annual Cobra Classic was a huge success.
To get a picture you like from the link below: 1) click on the button below, 2) next to the picture are three verticle dots- click on that 3) hit download and save to your computer or device.
To get a picture you like from the link below: 1) click on the button below, 2) next to the picture are three verticle dots- click on that 3) hit download and save to your computer or device.
Check out this terrific article about Dave and his impact on MLB greats, Eric Davis, Barry Larkin and Gary Sheffield. From Sridhar Pappu - published May 17th in Anscape
The first week of November was busy for the Foundation.
On Nov.1, 2023
Dave was honored by having the street he grew up on given the honorary name as
Dave Parker Way!
A host of City, County and neighborhood officials along with the Reds and numerous reporters crowded the corner of Borden Street at Elmore in South Cummingsville.
Numerous speeches were made honoring Dave and his career and work in fighting Parkinson's.
On Nov.1, 2023
Dave was honored by having the street he grew up on given the honorary name as
Dave Parker Way!
A host of City, County and neighborhood officials along with the Reds and numerous reporters crowded the corner of Borden Street at Elmore in South Cummingsville.
Numerous speeches were made honoring Dave and his career and work in fighting Parkinson's.
The educational event on 11/4/23 was very well received. The Chesterwood / CareSpring folks were terrific hosts and we had about 45 people who were very appreciative of the very informative
speakers
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The 2023 Cobra Classic is in the books- the Biggest and Best yet!
Thanks to all who sponsored, played and volunteered!
(click the box below to see the final standings)
The winning team was from our Sponsor- GT Industrial Supply,
in a reversal of the '22 order of finish,
Congrats to Nick Tino, Mike Griffie, Robbie Mueller, Nate Smith and their Celebrity Adam Hyzdu.
They edged The Blue Ash Golf Course Team of Kirk Mason, Nick Hart, Joe Ruzuck, Mike Strait and the Celebrity BJ Sander by one stroke!
Thanks to all who sponsored, played and volunteered!
(click the box below to see the final standings)
The winning team was from our Sponsor- GT Industrial Supply,
in a reversal of the '22 order of finish,
Congrats to Nick Tino, Mike Griffie, Robbie Mueller, Nate Smith and their Celebrity Adam Hyzdu.
They edged The Blue Ash Golf Course Team of Kirk Mason, Nick Hart, Joe Ruzuck, Mike Strait and the Celebrity BJ Sander by one stroke!
Check out the Pictures of the 2023 Cobra Classic !
Dave, Kellye and everyone at the Dave Parker39 Foundation send their prayers to the family and friends of Tom Browning in this tragic loss.
Tom was a friend and loyal supporter and will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP good friend.
Tom was a friend and loyal supporter and will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP good friend.
Dave & Jordan Lee (AKA Jordan the Lion-Video Blogger) sat down for lunch
here's a great interview with Dave!
here's a great interview with Dave!
Congrats to Dave and the entire inaugural class of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall Of Fame!
check out the Ceremony here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inaugural-class-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/
check out the Ceremony here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inaugural-class-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/
- The 2022 Cobra Classic Celebrity Golf Outing- Huge Success!! Over 190 Celebrities and golfers came out to raise funds to fight Parkinson's!
- Cobra Classic Golf Outing
- Cobra a Life of Baseball and Brotherhood is available right here at:
Check out the pictures from the 2022 Cobra Classic!
Pictures from prior Cobra Classic celebrity Golf Outings had to be removed as they are a feature no longer allowed in the Weebly free website.
if you wish to track down pictures from a prior Cobra Classic, email [email protected] and we will send you a link to the Shutterfly album.
The 2021 Cobra Classic Celebrity Golf Outing was a great Success! check out the pictures by hitting the link below!
you can save and download the picture of your group by right clicking on the picture and following prompts .
check out the Cobra Classic golf Outing Page for a complete list of the finishing groups and standings!
the complete list of finishing scores is available on the Cobra Classic Page.
you can save and download the picture of your group by right clicking on the picture and following prompts .
check out the Cobra Classic golf Outing Page for a complete list of the finishing groups and standings!
the complete list of finishing scores is available on the Cobra Classic Page.
Thanks to Artist Donnie Pollard and Editor/ Publisher Mike Shannon for making Dave the cover art for the Spring 2020 edition of Spitball Magazine.
Spitball is a literary Baseball Magazine that publishes baseball poetry, fiction and non-fiction , personal stories and great interviews with players, former players, writers and baseball raconteurs. If you love baseball, you will really enjoy Spitball!
Check it out at the Spitball website-http://www.spitballmag.com/
and tell em Dave sent you!
Spitball is a literary Baseball Magazine that publishes baseball poetry, fiction and non-fiction , personal stories and great interviews with players, former players, writers and baseball raconteurs. If you love baseball, you will really enjoy Spitball!
Check it out at the Spitball website-http://www.spitballmag.com/
and tell em Dave sent you!
The 2020 Cobra Classic was a great day- go to the Cobra Classic Page and see the pictures!
In December, The MLB network aired "We Are Family- The Cobra at twilight", a deep dive , sincere look into the '79 Pirates and Dave Parker, the Cobra-if you haven't seen it, check the listings and on demand- email MLB asking them to air it again!
Dave was interviewed for Face Of Parkinson's Web series, by Producer Robert Cochrane, check out parts 1-4:
Check out this terrific new Video about Dave
Registration is now open for the 2021 Cobra Classic!
Join Dave and his celebrity friends for a great outing! Go to the Cobra Classic Page to sign up!
Donation button created under the "Our Mission" tab! See page to donate today
Events have been scheduled for this year, check out the "NEWS" tab for more information