Local players looking to raise Awareness
The 5th Annual Strike-Out Cancer Game is a game that was to be played on May 16, 2014. However, due to weather pushing the State Tournament back the game was played on May 23, 2014. This a game that was hosted by the Tiffin Columbian Baseball team and was played against Fremont St. Joe. The result of the game ended up being 10-5 with Columbian winning.
However, that is not important. The important part is why this game is played. This is an annual game that began in 2010 and has been going on every year since as a way to help has not only funds, but awareness for any and all forms of cancer. However, this
was not only a game between the two baseball teams as the Tiffin Columbian Softball program hosted their own Strike-Out Cancer Game against Margaretta on the 23rd of May as well. Thus, all three schools and teams joined together for the common goal of helping those with cancer as well as those who have had cancer by raising funds and awareness as cancer is a very serious thing.
For this game all players and coaches will either played or coached for someone they know who has or has had cancer before. Each player and coach received a jersey with that person’s name on the back along with the player or coach’s number. Along with this each player and coach were presented with a purple balloon prior to the games beginning. Once each player and coach is announced along with the person in whom they are playing or coaching per, the balloons are released into the air. Each player and coach helped to sell shirts which were sold for $10 per shirt. All proceeds that were raised from either selling these shirts or donations that were given at the game were given to the Community Hospice of Tiffin.
History of the Game:
In April 2009, Ron Mowery, father of then-TC player Jake Mowery lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mellott was approached by Jake who wanted to do something to raise awareness on cancer. Thus, discussions were made and the following year Mellott and friendly rival Brooks Lance at Fostoria talked about doing a little more, deciding to hold a special game to raise money for Community Hospice. Thus, the two started this annual game as a way to raise funds and awareness for something that is a very serious matter. The game has been going on since 2010 and we as a program just completed our 5th game. In total through the use of theses games the Tiffin Columbian Baseball Program has helped to raise over $10,000 through these benefit games. Overall, it is for a good cause and brings teams who are competitors on the field together as allies off the field where things matter most.
However, that is not important. The important part is why this game is played. This is an annual game that began in 2010 and has been going on every year since as a way to help has not only funds, but awareness for any and all forms of cancer. However, this
was not only a game between the two baseball teams as the Tiffin Columbian Softball program hosted their own Strike-Out Cancer Game against Margaretta on the 23rd of May as well. Thus, all three schools and teams joined together for the common goal of helping those with cancer as well as those who have had cancer by raising funds and awareness as cancer is a very serious thing.
For this game all players and coaches will either played or coached for someone they know who has or has had cancer before. Each player and coach received a jersey with that person’s name on the back along with the player or coach’s number. Along with this each player and coach were presented with a purple balloon prior to the games beginning. Once each player and coach is announced along with the person in whom they are playing or coaching per, the balloons are released into the air. Each player and coach helped to sell shirts which were sold for $10 per shirt. All proceeds that were raised from either selling these shirts or donations that were given at the game were given to the Community Hospice of Tiffin.
History of the Game:
In April 2009, Ron Mowery, father of then-TC player Jake Mowery lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mellott was approached by Jake who wanted to do something to raise awareness on cancer. Thus, discussions were made and the following year Mellott and friendly rival Brooks Lance at Fostoria talked about doing a little more, deciding to hold a special game to raise money for Community Hospice. Thus, the two started this annual game as a way to raise funds and awareness for something that is a very serious matter. The game has been going on since 2010 and we as a program just completed our 5th game. In total through the use of theses games the Tiffin Columbian Baseball Program has helped to raise over $10,000 through these benefit games. Overall, it is for a good cause and brings teams who are competitors on the field together as allies off the field where things matter most.