Saturday, May 21, 2022

A GRAND SLAM FOR SOUTH CAPE

PORCH Initiative will host an Inaugural Grand Slam Fundraiser led by Curtis Granderson, a former MLB outfielder. Curtis will conduct a fitness sports clinic for South Cape youth. Fundraising dollars will provide housing, education, and wellness initiatives for youth and their families in the South Cape Community.

Fitness Sports Clinic
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Participants: Up to 125 school-aged youth from 7 to 17 years of age
Spectators: Youth and their families, sponsors, volunteers, and stakeholders
Lunch: (1 p.m. - 2 p.m.) for both participants and spectators

Location: Capaha Field, 1486 Parkview Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Sponsorship Reception
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Attendees: Sponsors of the Grand Slam Fundraiser event; meet and greet/Q & A opportunity with Curtis Granderson
Dinner: Hors d'oeuvres and beverages
Attire: Business casual

Location: Shawnee Park Center, 835 South West End Blvd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

MLB All-Star Player to host sports clinic

Three-time MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson to host youth fitness clinic at Capaha Field

MLB All-Star Granderson looks forward to fitness sports clinic in Cape Girardeau

Sponsorship Levels

Hall of Fame - $10,000

- Photo-op with Curtis Granderson and youth at the fitness sports clinic
- Recognition at fitness sports clinic and sponsorship reception
- Banner at fitness sports clinic and sponsorship reception
- 2 tables of 6-8 at the sponsorship reception
- Recognition on collateral items
- Mentions in media coverage
- Tax-deductible donation
- Logo on t-shirt

All Stars - $2,500

- Recognition at fitness sports clinic and sponsorship reception
- 1 table of 6-8 at the sponsorship reception
- Mentions in media coverage
- Tax-deductible donation

Major League - $1,000

- Recognition at fitness sports clinic and sponsorship reception
- 2 seats at the sponsorship reception
- Tax-deductible donation

*Please make checks payable to PORCH Initiative or donate at cfozarks.org/PORCHgrandslam.

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ABOUT CURTIS GRANDERSON

A former MLB outfielder, Curtis Granderson is considered one of the most philanthropic athletes in professional sports. The three-time MLB All-Star and Roberto Clemente Award winner is also the founder of the Grand Kids Foundation (est. 2007) which aids in positive youth development through education, physical fitness, and nutrition initiatives. In addition, the organization's annual food insecurity campaign, Grand Giving, has helped supply over 35 million meals to families in need.

The University of Illinois at Chicago alumnus personally donated $5 Million to develop Curtis Granderson Stadium at UIC in 2014, which provides thousands of inner-city kids the opportunity to play baseball on a college campus via the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy - a Grand Kids Foundation partner. In 2020, Curtis retired after 16 years in MLB and currently serves as the President of The Players Alliance, a non-profit comprised of 150 Black MLB players united to create increased opportunities for the Black community in the game of professional baseball. He is excited to continue his work diversifying the sport, paving the way for more young kids to learn and grow through baseball.