Atlanta Braves give Edmondson Telford Center $35,000 to honor Niekro

The Atlanta Braves Foundation has presented a $35,000 check to the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center to continue the work and legacy of Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who died in December.

The presentation was made Tuesday at Truist Park as the Braves celebrated Phil Neikro Night during the game against the New York Yankees. The evening celebrated Niekro's life and highlighted his passion to end child abuse through his 25-year partnership with Edmondson Telford in Gainesville.

Proceeds from the Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle and the in-game charity auction Tuesday also benefited the center. Also, any donations on www.Braves.com/give were given to the organization.

"Phil Niekro always held a special place in the Braves organization as a player, mentor, leader, and friend," Derek Schiller, the Braves' president and CEO, said. "Phil Niekro Night will pay tribute to the man who gave so much of himself to Braves Country and whose memory we hold with us every day."

During a pregame presentation Tuesday, Derek Schiller, Atlanta Braves president and CEO, and Nancy Niekro present a $35,000 check to Heather Hayes, executive director of the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, and Jane Carpenter, fund development director. Behind them are other members of the Niekro family. Niekro spent more than 25 years volunteering with the center. Photo courtesy of the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center.

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