Dempster Family Foundation exhibits at the 2011 Cubs Convention

The Dempster Family Foundation exhibited at the 2011 Cubs Convention,  the weekend of January 14-16, 2011.   Thousands of Cubs fans visited the booth throughout the weekend to learn more about the Foundation and  its efforts to raise funds and awareness for children and families affected by 22q11.2 deletion. Although Ryan and his wife Jenny were in Arizona awaiting the birth of their third child, several current and former Cubs players stood in for Ryan with autograph sessions at the booth.

“Mr. Cub,” Ernie Banks opened the convention on Saturday morning with an autograph session at the Foundation booth. Hundreds of fans waited patiently to meet the Cubs Legends and snap a photo of his contagious smile!  Former Cubs Center Fielder Bob Dernier and current Cubs Pitcher Randy Wells also signed autographs at the Foundation booth Saturday afternoon. Fans that visited the booth received Foundation pens, reminder bands and information cards. They were also able to purchase custom made Dempster Family Foundation hats and the ever popular Cubs Cookbook.  The Cubs Convention was a great way to kick off year two of the Foundation.

The Cubs Convention is the annual kick off to spring training and the upcoming season. The event provides fans with the opportunity to mingle with current and former Cubs players, broadcasters and front office executives.

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