We thought and prayed about how we wanted to use our $30. We had many ideas, but finally settled on doing something for the "Special Needs Athletic" foundation. We became aware of this program from our good friend Linda, whose son Chase plays in the baseball games. The program has been written up in the Jackson Sun several times. We decided to use our money to buy Cracker Jacks and sell them at the game for a $1 per bag and donate the proceeds to the Special Need Athletic fund to build a special needs ball field. At this time they play at the sportsplex, but it is very hard for the wheelchairs to move around on the grass and dirt. There is a dream to raise enough money to build a special rubberized playing field for these games. Les and I went to Chase's game tonight and set up a table and sold our Cracker Jacks and made $85. and presented the money to Michael for the special needs ball field fund. The Cracker Jacks sold in less than an hour and we only wished that we had more to sell. It was so heartwarming to watch these men, women, and children delight in getting to play baseball. The baseball games have been so well received that the foundation is planning to add bowling and basketball this coming year. "Take me out to the ballgame" has a whole new meaning for Les and me.
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