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Two thoughts crossed my mind when the Bears traded Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets in March:

1) That was dumb. The Bears are going to regret it just like my Miami Dolphins did.

2) This is going to set back Chicago’s mental health-focused community. I figured Marshall – who has done a great job raising awareness and funds for the cause in Chicago – was done with the city now that he’s New York-bound.

Looks like I was wrong about the latter.

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Marshall will host the 1st Annual Paddle Battle at Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum at Water Tower Place on May 15 (Marshall is an investor in Harry Caray’s Water Tower location). The ping pong fundraiser will benefit Marshall’s Project 375 Foundation.

Guests who register for the ping pong tournament will have a chance at playing against Marshall and his celebrity guests and get to keep their paddle, which gives them unlimited free play for a year at Killerspin House Chicago.

Project 375 Foundation’s 1st Annual Paddle Battle

When: 6-10 p.m. May 15
Where: Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum in Water Tower Place mall; 835 N. Michigan Avenue
Tickets: $75 for spectators, $125 for single player and $200 for double’s team; j.mp/PaddleBattle