Bolton Braves Baseball Association receives $150,000 from the Jays Care Foundation for the “Field of Dreams” program
Back to SearchBolton Braves Baseball Association receives $150,000 from the Jays Care Foundation for the “Field of Dreams” program
Caledon’s Bolton Braves Baseball Association was named the 2016 recipient of the Jays Care Foundation funding to launch their “Field of Dreams” Challenger Baseball program. The Braves will receive $150,000.00 which is the full amount of the grant, a big success for the club and an amazing opportunity for Caledon.
“The Bolton Braves Baseball Association is an outstanding community organization,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “This funding will help them deliver on their commitment to building inclusive programs for children and youth.”
The funds will be used to support the construction of a fully accessible baseball diamond at Bolton Camp, located on the Caledon Townline. This initiative will partner the Town of Caledon and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority on the Bolton Camp revitalization project.
"TRCA is proud to partner with the Bolton Braves, Jays Care Foundation and the Town of Caledon to build an accessible baseball diamond at Bolton Camp that will provide children with disabilities with a place to play," said Lucia Piccinni, Program Manager, Bolton Camp Redevelopment.
The Bolton Braves will launch the Challenger Baseball program with an event on Sunday August 7, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. at North Hill Park in Bolton. Everyone is welcome to join them for a family fun BBQ.
Challenger Baseball is a program that provides an opportunity for children with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball at a level structured to their abilities. Each participant is treated like every other player in the conventional baseball program. All players are outfitted in uniforms, use the same equipment, and play their games at the local baseball parks.
For more information or to register for this event visit boltonbravesbaseball.com.
About the Jays Care Foundation
The Toronto Blue Jays Jays Care Foundation supports charity and community groups that offer programs focused on physical activity, life-skill and educational development, and healthy living. It is dedicated to getting kids involved in the game, building safe spaces in which they can play and supporting organizations dedicated to improving the lives of all Canadian kids.
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For more information contact:
Corporate Communications | Strategic Initiatives Department | 905.584.2272 x.4060 communications@caledon.ca
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