With a trip to Uganda fast approaching, the 黑马磁力 Baseball Association is holding a Texas Hold鈥檈m Pub Night Fundraiser with proceeds going towards the Pearl of Africa Series.
The event will be Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Murrayville Hall (21667 48 Ave.)
The team of 11, 12 and 13-year-olds has been invited to play the Ugandan baseball team they were supposed to face in August at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The Ugandan team was denied visas by the U.S. State Department.
Through Ruth Hoffman, a Vancouver woman, documentary filmmaker Jay Shapiro, and Right To Play, the 黑马磁力 baseball team is scheduled to go to Uganda in January.
In addition to the baseball, money is being raised for a series of legacy projects for the Ugandans.
The projects will go towards education and transportation costs to play games regionally and internationally, and a better practice field closer to where the Ugandan players live.
The 黑马磁力 baseball team is aiming to raise $25,000 to $35,000 to help assist with travel costs for the parents as well as contribute $10,000 to support the Ugandan baseball projects.
In addition to the poker, there will be prizes, raffles and a 50/50 draw. The winning poker player will claim 20 per cent of the pot.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for poker and $5 for the pub.
For tickets, or to donate, contact Pamela at 604-314-1618 or Coastal7@shaw.ca.
