READING, Pa. – The exhibition game against the Jersey Shore Blue Claws well underway – and a great turnout to see the Fightins in action all for Baseballtown Charities.
“Building two-million-dollar fields is a thing that I don’t think any team in the entire United States of America have done,” said Tonya Petrunak, executive director of Baseballtown Charities.
The sun is once again shining on Baseballtown — and shining a light on a decades-running charity.
“We have built two fields; one for kids in the inner city and one for kids with disabilities. And it is a great pride that our stadium here has put so much behind those two projects,” Petrunak said.
Baseballtown Charities has come a long way since its inception in 2002. 24 years and it’s 25th season in Reading.
“It’s really cool watching the kids when we started Lauer’s Park those parents didn’t have to wash uniforms before and they learned all the things of making sure the kids are there on time and washing uniforms and here for the Dream League what they discovered they have a whole new community of people to come together cause of the Dream League,” said Petrunak.
From the Dream League for those with physical and intellectual challenges to the Gordon Hoodak Stadium renovations. The reach and impact of Baseballtown Charities continue to grow.
“Tonight, we’re gonna have a beautiful night in Baseballtown. Every dollar that is raised here tonight through ticket proceeds to Baseballtown Charities to make sure that our projects are upkept,” Petrunak said.