First annual Strike Out Child Abuse event honors Landyn Nix

Louisa- The first annual Strike Out Child Abuse Softball Tournament was held Nov. 3 and 4 at Stella Moore Field.

The tournament raised around $3,000 in honor of Landyn Nix, a victim of abuse that resulted in Shaken Baby Syndrome at the age of 8 weeks old. Landyn passed away in September of 2016 at the age of 5 years old.

12 youth teams and 12 adult teams competed in the tournament with proceeds going toward the payment of Landyn’s headstone.

Landyn’s mother, Amy said donations from future memorial tournaments will be donated to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Landyn’s name.

Shirts for the event are still for sale at this link.