The 17th Annual Joey O Bocce Classic will be held on April 28th 2024
Join the excitement at our annual Bocce Ball Tournament! 100% of the proceeds are donated to Cystic Fibrosis research. We are seeking players including individuals or teams, sponsorships and/or monetary contributions.
As always, a big thanks to our sponsors and contributors. Because of your ongoing support, we have raised over 500k.
- Aveda (Wilmington)
- a’Verde
- Albatros
- Barry’s Café
- Bell Family
- Berg Family
- BJ’s Brewhouse
- Blue Duck
- Bocci
- Boomer Esiason Foundation
- Bosphorus
- Buffalo Bros.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Capri Flavors Italian Market
- Caribou Coffee
- Carolina Ale House
- Carolina Basketball
- The Carolina Inn
- Chick-fil-A
- Chili’s
- Chocolate Smiles
- Colletta’s Restaurant
- Conners Family
- Corbett’s
- Crabtree
- Crosstown Pub
- Debbie Antionelli
- Duke Basketball
- Dunn Family
- Food Lion
- Fresh Market
- Harris Teeter
- Jet’s Pizza
- Johnny’s Pizza
- Johnson Jewelers
- La Farm
- Lucky 32
- Mac’s Tavern
- The Mayton Inn
- Mookie’s
- NC State Woman’s Basketball
- NC Bagel
- ONYX Salon
- Outback
- Panera
- Parkway Tavern
- Primo Pizza
- Rey’s
- Salem Street Car Care
- State Farmers Market Restaurant
- Swagger
- Tidal Wave Auto Spa
- Tint World
- Trader Joe’s
- The Club at 12 Oaks
- UNC Basketball
- Western Wake Fire and Rescue
- Wine Merchant
Joe O’Connell started this special event in 2008. He bravely fought Cystic Fibrosis until November 2009, passing away at 32. He had spent three months fighting in the ICU at Duke University Hospital. During this time his wife, Kristy, gave birth to their daughter, Piper Rose.
Remembered for his infectious laughter and zest for life, Joe was the life of the party and a friend to all. His energy inspires us to keep fighting Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis, an inherited disease, impacts around 30,000 in the U.S. (70,000 worldwide). It results from a faulty gene and protein, leading to thick, sticky mucus. In the 1950s, few with CF reached elementary school; today, research and treatments have improved and extended lives.
Joe’s family and friends are committed to finding a cure for all those living with the disease today. Join us in making a difference as we roll to cure Cystic Fibrosis!
