Baseball Equipment Drive Details

The Royals partner with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund for the eighth annual Baseball Equipment Drive on May 3-4. Prior to the first two games of the series against the Yankees, Royals Wives and volunteers will be collect new and gently-used baseball and softball equipment for underprivileged youth.

• Dates: Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4
• Collection Times: 5:30-7:30 p.m. each evening
• Collection Site: Outside of the Diamond Club and Majestic Team Store on the plaza level.
• Items Needed: New and gently-used baseball and softball equipment welcome. Items may include gloves, bats, baseball, bases, uniforms, shoes, batting tees, etc.
• Autographed Baseballs/Player Cards: Fans making a $40 contribution will receive a baseball autographed by the Royals player of their choice (while supplies last). In addition, fans making a $10 donation will receive a photo card autographed by the Royals player of their choice (also while supplies last).
• Proceeds Benefiting: Alta Vista Charter School Baseball Program

Alta Vista Charter School, located in Kansas City, Mo., serves a number of students of Mexican heritage. Despite the popularity of soccer in Mexico, many of the school's students hoped for a chance to begin a baseball program. With the support of the administration and staff, Alta Vista was able to purchase basic baseball equipment to help get the program running. In the spring of 2010, Alta Vista fielded a baseball team for the first time in school history and hopes to expand the program moving forward. Alta Vista Charter School will also receive a $5,000 grant from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund.