Sports

Softball Team Fundraises in the Rain and New City Responds

One of 10 softball teams to compete in Little League World Series gets outpouring of community support.

The rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the New City Little League 11-12 Softball All Stars team on Saturday. Dressed in their uniforms, players and their families spent much of the day asking for financial support from the community. Despite the rain, they raised over $1,500. 

Contributions from local businesses totaled $4,500 by last Friday. While expenses for the 13 team members and their coaches are paid for by the international Little League organization, their families must pay their own way. The team is one of just 10 teams from all over the world competing in the event.  

The team leaves Tuesday for Portland, OR and plays its first game on Friday. The World Series begins on August 11 and ends on August 17. Contributions can be sent to:

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New City Little League
PO Box 81
New City, NY 10956

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