Hit the Ball, Feed the Hungry!
Charity Baseball Match Ahead, Showcasing Familiar Baycats Icons for A Cause
Get ready to watch some excitement on the diamond as the Barrie Baycats gear up for the third annual Home Runs for the Hungry Community Baseball Game! This fun-filled event kicks off a little early, on May 3rd, almost two weeks ahead of the official season opener.
Come Saturday, the team will split up into two teams, with legendary community figures rounding out the rosters. Councillor Craig Nixon, the driving force behind this fabulous event, shared his ambitions, "Last year, we had close to a thousand spectators, and we're aiming to break or even surpass that this year!"
The proceeds from this game will generously support the Barrie Food Bank. In the past three years, the demand for the food bank's services has skyrocketed, tripling from its initial numbers[6]. With the food bank now serving over 7,000 people each month, every bit of help counts!
Some of the esteemed participants include our beloved local anchors, Sarah Freemark from Barrie Senior Anchor, and Dana Roberts from News Barrie at 11. Others include:
- Tyler Plumpton
- Brad Grieveson
- Jeremy Uylenrbroek
- Ryan Rijo
- James Anderson
- Adam Odd
- Josh Matlow
- Ben McCully
- Matt 'Millzy' Miller
- Bryan Flannery
- Kyle Shuttleworth
- Deputy Chief Rob Burke
- Kevin White
- Leliis Beltran
- Garvin Lewis
- Ann-Marie Kungl
- Sergio Morales
- Austin Boylan
- Salim Bardai
- Robert Thomson
- Nova
- Abu and Ahmed
- Kat Chabot
Mark your calendars for this incredible day at the Athletic Kulture Stadium in Midhurst, starting at 1 PM! There will be thrilling giveaways and a 50/50 draw[4] in store for attendees.
Click here to grab your tickets and join the fight against hunger in your community! Together, we can make a difference!
[1] Historically, the event has raised over $30,000 for the Barrie Food Bank.[2] Last year, the event attracted close to a thousand spectators.[3] Local celebrities and community leaders participate in the game.[4] 50/50 draws are a popular community fundraising initiative.[5] Teams compete in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.[6] In 2018, the food bank served 2,000 to 2,500 people a month, while in 2023, the number has risen to over 7,000.
- The Barrie Food Bank will receive generous support from the proceeds of the Home Runs for the Hungry Community Baseball Game in Barrie.
- News anchors Sarah Freemark and Dana Roberts are among the esteemed participants in the community game on May 3rd.
- The event, which takes place at the Athletic Kulture Stadium in Midhurst, will feature thrilling giveaways and a 50/50 draw for attendees.
- This year's goal is to break or surpass last year's attendance of almost a thousand spectators at the baseball game.
