On Wednesday, October 10th, the documentary “Ride to Finish” will be premiered for the first time in the United States at Linton. The one-hour film tells the story of Penn Hills graduate and successful athlete Tony Lonero (’77) and his battle with multiple sclerosis.

The movie premiere will be the culmination of a day of activities for Mr. Lonero in the District, beginning with breakfast with student officers and selected guests and including a tour of the new Senior High School and visits with student forums, athletes, and clubs.

Mr. Lonero visited the Senior High School in November 2008 in order to film scenes for the movie about his life. The Penn Hills native and Hall of Fame Inductee played baseball for Penn Hills, Louisiana State University, the Italian Professional Baseball League, and the Italian Olympic Team. He said at the time that growing up in Penn Hills is what gave him the interior strength to face and overcome his biggest challenge–multiple sclerosis.

The movie screening will take place in Linton auditorium (250 Aster Street) at 7 pm. Admission is free. The film was produced by the Italian company The Movie Project, and the premiere is being held in conjunction with the local multiple sclerosis chapter.

Penn Hills Mayor Anthony DeLuca, Jr., has designated October 10th as Tony Lonero Day in Penn Hills. In addition, Mr. Lonero will be inducted into the East Boros Sports Hall of Fame on October 11th.