ATHENS SOFTBALL PROGRAM DONATES $1,600 TO VALLEY FOOD PANTRY
By: Tim Birney | AthensWildcats.com | April 7, 2021 | Photo courtesy David Alliger
ATHENS — The Athens softball program, coached by Mickey Farrell,
recently presented the Valley Food Pantry with a donation of $1,600 as
part of its annual team fundraising efforts.
“It was a fundraiser for our team, but we split the money raised 50 / 50 with the Valley Food Pantry,” said Farrell.
The varsity and JV team members did several fund-raising activities, including one at the Valley Bowling Center.
“The
girls got people to sponsor them either by flat fee or cents per pin
and then we bowled three games. It was a lot of fun, and the Valley
Bowling Center, which was one of our sponsors, was a wonderful host,”
said Farrell.
Farrell also thanked the other corporate sponsors:
The Grille, Reese’s Family Restaurant, Bimbo Bakeries, and Apothecary of
Mary .
Farrell said the idea of donating to the Valley Food Pantry this year came from one of his players.
“Last
year, we donated $700 to the Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team out
of Virginia Beach,” he said. “This year. we wanted to help our
community.
“One of my seniors suggested the Valley Food Pantry,
because The Rusty Rail Game usually donates to it, but with Covid this
year, there wasn’t much done in terms of collecting food items,” added
Farrell.
The Athens varsity softball roster consists of Megan
Collins, Harley Sullivan, Aubrey Hatch, Mallory Mummert, Carlie Simpson,
Macie Coyle, Aliyah Butler, Addy Repsher, Caydence Macik, Ashlyn
VanFleet, Mackenzie Morgan, Marissa Butler, Alli Thoman, and Braelyn
Wood.
The junior varsity roster consists of Kaylee Peterson,
Destiney Henderson, Haley Schultz, Abby Champion, Ciara Devine, Cailin
McDaniel, and Jillian Bradley.
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