Wish Come True: Renegades, Make-A-Wish HV present Make-A-Wish Night on Aug. 23 at Heritage Financial Park

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Aug. 18, 2023) – The Hudson Valley Renegades and Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley have partnered to present Make-A-Wish Night at Heritage Financial Park on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the Renegades take on the Aberdeen IronBirds.

The night will see eight local Wish Kids serve as Lil’ Renegades for the night. The Lil’ Renegades All-Stars will receive a VIP experience and get an opportunity to live a day in the life of a professional baseball player.

Each Wish Kid will receive their own Renegades uniform and baseball cards, courtesy of our friends at Camelot Print & Copy. After arriving at the ballpark, the Lil’ Renegades will receive a contract making them Renegades for the day, and hold a short media availability and photo shoot from 3:30-4 p.m.

At 4, kids will head down to the field for batting practice where they will sit and watch and sign autographs for players. Each Lil’ Renegade will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and will accompany the Renegades onto the field during the pregame introductions prior to the singing of the National Anthem.

“We are grateful to the Hudson Valley Renegades for their continued support of our organization and wish families,” said Abraham Almanza, Director of Marketing & Volunteer Management of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. “Through the generosity of this great community partner and their dedicated fans, we can not only provide more children and their families with life-changing experiences that can bring them hope, but it also provides the opportunity to bring awareness about volunteering and getting involved locally with our organization. We look forward to seeing the inaugural Lil’ Renegades All-Star team take the field and to see the joy and happiness that it will bring them and their families.”

“We are beyond excited to introduce our first ever Lil’ Renegades All-Star Team in partnership with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley,” said Marcella Costello, Manager of Community Relations for the Renegades. “There are countless ways in this industry that can make a positive impact on someone’s life and this is an event that we hope will fulfill our mission of creating magical experiences that become lifelong memories, not just for the kids, but their family. The ability to provide a unique and magical experience to local children and their families is something special.”

Meet the Lil’ Renegades

• Ahmed, wished to meet WWE's John Cena (wish granted in 2018).
• Ava, wished to have an outdoor playset (wish granted in 2022).
• Bryan, wished to go to the MLB All-Star Game (wish granted in 2022).
• Camryn, wished to have an outdoor sports court (wish granted in 2022).
• Carter, wished to go to Walt Disney World (wish granted in 2020).
• Isabella, wished to have a treehouse (wish granted in 2021).
• Joe, wished to go to Walt Disney World (wish granted in 2023).
• Parimala, wished to go to Walt Disney World (wish granted in 2023).

The Lil’ Renegades will also be a central part of the in-game entertainment, standing in for Renegades players in several capacities.

The Renegades and Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley are offering a special ticket for the game at this link, where $5 from every ticket purchased will support Make-A-Wish to continue their mission of granting wishes to kids across the Hudson Valley. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible. With your support, we know anything is possible!

ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

The Hudson Valley Renegades are the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the South Atlantic League. The Renegades return home to Heritage Financial Park on Tuesday, Aug. 22 to host the Aberdeen IronBirds. To buy tickets now, slide to www.hvrenegades.com or call (845) 838-0094.

ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).

About Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley

Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have received a wish are able to build the physical and emotional strength needed to fight critical illnesses. Since its inception in 1986, the Hudson Valley Chapter has granted wishes to over 3,000 children in the community it serves. The Chapter’s territory spans eight counties of the Hudson Valley, including Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. The Chapter is a Better Business Bureau Wise Alliance Accredited Charity, meeting the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. Additionally, a recent independent audit of the chapter reported that 73% of all funds raised go to program services. For more information about the Hudson Valley Chapter visit hudson.wish.org.