TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

Balloons released at the Parade Against Child Abuse

 

Take me out to the ballgame is exactly what Children’s Fund did on Tuesday, April 23, hosting THINK Together children, the Boys & Girls Club and the winners of Our Children Are Our Future Contest at the 66ers games at San Manuel Stadium. And, a good time was had by all.   

 



Winners of Our Children Are Our Future with 66ers Mark Sappington

Eden Cervantes of Redlands and Chloe Liv of San Bernardino were the grand prize winners and had the honor of leading the Parade Against Child Abuse with mascot Bernie, and throwing out the first pitches of the game.  Their family and friends were also treated to food fitting for a ballgame…hotdogs, peanuts and crackerjacks.

 



Of the 322 entries received, there were two grand prize winners and 9 runners-up.  All winners received 10 tickets to the game so their family and friends could join them.  Eden Cervantes, who wants to be an architect had never tossed a pitch before.  “I was nervous, but it was fun,” Cervantes exclaimed.  Chloe Liv, who intends

to become a lawyer, enjoyed taking a picture

with 66ers Mark Sappington.  

 

Boys & Girls Club enjoy the 66ers Game

“It was such a special event,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund.   “All of the kids had a great time, and it shows the importance of families spending quality time together.  They are strong and deserve a bright future.”  As the children entered the stadium they received Children’s Fund balloons to be released during the parade and neon bracelets.

 

Runners-up to the contest were Jessica Stephenson of Loma Linda who wants to be a marine biologist; Margaret Marin of Colton who will strive to be a pastry chef; Xiomara Flores of Redlands will become a teacher; Bailey Revetta of Colton will work hard to be a pediatric oncologist; Mario Jesus Pena of Colton will become a firefighter; Ella Ransaw of Redlands wants to be a physical therapist; Anthony Sanchez of San Bernardino will help others by becoming a doctor, Valerie Romero of Colton wants to be a Navy Seal like her uncle; and Nicolo Moralde of Highland will keep the country safe by becoming a Marine.