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Little League team members wear sports pants donated by Georgetown Sporting Goods. Some of the children play
baseball wearing beach sandals because they have no other shoes.
pants for the island league. participation in baseball dependent on The Stuberts expect to return to the
school attendance helps keep kids in island in December and stay until
The Sun City Softball Club, which school. February. They believe God will continue
Ken belongs to, has donated baseball providing for the baseball program,
equipment to the Little League. The For third base, it’s a reminder to have which has been greatly rewarding for
couple also has taken repair kits with fun. There are not many activities them and the island community they
them to the island so that gloves can be available for these island youth. And love.
sewn back together for continued use. for home plate, it’s love of God. Every “Sports builds families; families build
practice and every game opens and communities. Communities make things
Currently the baseball league badly closes with a prayer. The island is very happen,” says Ken.
needs shoes for players, says Mary Lou, religious and multi-denominational.
who gets a bit teary-eyed when she talks The Stuberts are seeking
about children playing league games in donations of any type
flip flops. sports equipment, new or
used, for children in the
Ken is quick to point out the league is Bahamas. The Stuberts’
not just about playing a game. There contact information is:
are four important principles that guide [email protected] or
children’s participation in the league and 512 863-8078.
bases are used as designated reminders
of the principles.
For first base, it’s respect of others. For
most of the children, this is the first
time they will play team sports and
work with others toward a goal. For
second base, it’s go to school. Education
is not valued highly in a culture of multi-
generational poverty, says Ken. Making
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