The Play Forever Project

Beautiful day with Curtis Granderson donating a check to the Chicago Baseball Education Academy! Running drills with the youth athletes was extra special. Thank you for having us! Now let’s play ball! ⚾️

Great interview this morning with talking about Play Forever and our activities in Chicago this weekend.

Find us at the game on Saturday, 8/30 and then on Monday, 9/1 from 12-2!

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW🎟️

What’s 4th of July without The Sandlot?! Join , , , and Shane Obedzinski at the for a special pre-game Q&A and get an exclusive Legends Never Die Sounds Pennant and help raise funds for Play Forever!

Tickets on sale now - link in bio.

⚾ Kick off MLB Opening Weekend with Play Forever and The Sandlot in Nashville! ⚾

Join us in Nashville for Play Forever’s Grand Slam Weekend—a three-day fundraising celebration featuring cast members from The Sandlot to benefit Play Forever, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Grant Gelt, Victor DiMattia, and Shane Obedzinski (aka Bertram, Timmy & Repeat).

📅 March 28-30, 2025

🖌️ Friday March 28 - Kustom Thrills Tattoo – Flash tattoos featuring Sandlot-inspired originals by Adam The Kid & flash from other Kustom Thrills artists during the day, followed by the launch of a pop-up art gallery showcasing baseball-themed works by local & national artists at night.

🎬 Saturday March 29 - Family Day at Lakeside Lounge – Ready for S’More?! Lakeside Lounge is hosting an all-ages watch party of The Sandlot. Join cast members for a Q&A panel, a VIP meet & greet, participate in raffles and auctions, snag limited edition merch, and enjoy food & drink specials. Bring a new or gently used sports equipment and get a bonus raffle ticket.

⚾ Sunday March 30 - Nashville Sounds Family Fun Day at 1st TN Park – Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Sundays are for families with the Nashville Sounds. See the cast members throw the first pitch & sign autographs during the game. Kids get to run the bases after!

🔗 Ticket & details: Link in bio and playforever.org

💙 All proceeds will help remove barriers for young athletes.

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Giving Tuesday is the biggest day of global fundraising for non-profits such as ours. Fundraising is critical for helping Play Forever expand and support our initiatives in 2024.

Join us now help eliminate barriers for kids to participate in youth sports. Let's make a difference that resonates far beyond the holiday season!

Giving Tuesday Join us this Giving Tuesday and help young athletes struggling to participate in sports. Let's make a difference that resonates far beyond the holiday season.Every donation of $50 or more will get their choice of a limited edition "The Beast" t-shirt or the classic Play Forever logo T.

Heads up, Gang! For this year, you can get a free shirt of your choice if you donate $50+ to Play Forever!

As always, 100% of all proceeds support our mission to empower youth athletes.

Donate now here: https://tinyurl.com/sfup95ch

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