9th Annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge Set for June 15 at Victory Field
INDIANAPOLIS - Indy's biggest sports stars take the field for a cause on Thursday, June 15, 2017, for the 9th Annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge presented by the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. The event benefits Indiana Children's Wish Fund, with Indy celebrities taking over downtown Victory Field and raising funds to help Indiana Children's Wish Fund grant wishes to Indiana children, ages 3 -18, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.
Headlining this year's Celebrity Softball Challenge are Indianapolis Colts legends Robert Mathis and Pat McAfee, plus current Colts All-Pro wide receiver TY Hilton and Indiana Pacers All-Star swingman Paul George. Pacers center Myles Turner will also be in the line-up, with more Indy sports stars still to be announced.
The Celebrity Softball Challenge is in memory of Caroline Symmes, a Wish child who was involved with the inaugural event and passed away in December 2009.
"This is an amazing event, bringing together celebrities, Wish children and our community," says L.G. Edwards, board president of Indiana Children's Wish Fund. "Fans have the opportunity to see their favorite celebrities up close, get autographs and enjoy a fun time with their families."
Tickets are $10 and go on sale to the public beginning May 1. Children 3 and under get in free. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m., with the Victory Field gates open at 5:30 p.m.
"The Indians and Victory Field are thrilled to once again host this year's Celebrity Softball Challenge," said Randy Lewandowski, president and GM of the Indianapolis Indians. "It's fun for fans to watch their hometown sports heroes play a game that takes them out of their natural element, while they also raise funds to grant wishes to deserving Wish children and their families."
To purchase tickets, call the Victory Field Box Office 317-269-3545 or visit IndyIndians.com/celebritysoftball. For more information about the Indiana Children's Wish Fund, go to indywish.org.
About the Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The organization's mission is to provide Indians baseball at Victory Field as affordable and memorable family fun. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 14,200-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. In 2013 and 2016, the Indians led all of Minor League Baseball in overall attendance, while in 2014 and 2015 set Victory Field single-season attendance records. The team has been in continuous operation since 1902.
About Indiana Children's Wish Fund
Indiana Children's Wish Fund was established in 1984.The organization grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 3 -18, who suffer from a life-threatening illness. Indiana Children's Wish Fund has granted over 3,300 wishes within the past 33 years to Indiana children. Wishes include; trips to Disney World, meeting celebrities, shopping trips, home computers and much more.
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