Tuckahoe Sports Foundation takes Leadership role in Annual Challenger Day Event
Tuckahoe Sports and the staff at TSI Training Center have taken the leadership role to organize and manage the Challenger Day event beginning in 2024 and into the future, replacing the I Have a Dream Foundation, which had organized the event for the past 12 years.
“Being able to pick up the mantle for this special event that embodies our mission of providing access to youth sports for all is an exciting new chapter for the work that our staff does thru the Tuckahoe Sports Foundation . Being able to partner with Henrico County, Tuckahoe Little League and TSI bring some powerful partners together for a great day!” – Executive Director, Lesa Williams
The annual event introduces the fundamentals of baseball and softball at Tuckahoe Park Challenger Field and within TSI Training Center. Bringing together 300 students from over 20 Henrico County Elementary Schools with a focus on introducing them to the Challenger Program, a recreational softball/baseball program that is run through Tuckahoe Little League. Challenger Field, a specific field that ensures the safety of these participants, was funded through a partnership between Tuckahoe Sports Inc and Henrico County.
TSI’s indoor field is transformed to include throwing, hitting and agility skill stations with students rotating stations with TSI coaches and staff. Visits from Flying Squirrels Nutzy and Natasha as well as the ever-popular Darth Vadar add to the fun for the children.
Mark your calendar! 2024 Challenger Day will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
(Rain date if needed will be Thursday 10/17)
Planning starts months ahead with a dedicated team of volunteers including TSI partners Atlantic Union Bank , Team RCG Advisors, Henrico Recreation and Parks, Churchhill Downs Incorporated, First Citizens Bank and The Wawa Foundation, as well as many volunteers who look forward to this day.
Volunteers Needed for Oct 16, 2024
If you would like to volunteer for this important event, please contact Lesa Williams via the following form:
Challenger Day is an offshoot of the Challenger Division of Little League Baseball. The Challenger Division is a league for children with cognitive and physical disabilities. In addition, this program provides participants with some of the benefits of athletic competition: exercise, socialization, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem.