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Darryl Strawberry To Headline Services At St. Charles Church

The former MLB All-Star is set to speak this weekend about his successful career and his issues off the field.

Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry is set to speak Saturday and Sunday at Christ Community Church in St. Charles.
Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry is set to speak Saturday and Sunday at Christ Community Church in St. Charles. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

ST. CHARLES, IL — Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star, is set to share stories about his successful career and off-field issues this weekend in St. Charles.

Christ Community Church, located at 37W100 Bolcum Road, will host the former right fielder for discussions at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.

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The interviews with will also be broadcast at Christ Community Church services in Aurora, DeKalb and Streamwood, according to a news release.

Strawberry is expected to speak about his professional achievements and personal struggles, including addiction, abuse, divorce, cancer and jail time.

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"I have a heart for people, especially those who are faced with conditions, situations or battles in their lives that often bring a deep sense of hopelessness to the soul," Strawberry said in a news release.

The interviews with Strawberry will also be broadcast at Christ Community Church services in Aurora, DeKalb and Streamwood, according to the release.

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