NewsFoundation hosts 50 kids at Ballpark
Kinsler, others players appear for Sunshine Play Day
By Lisa Winston / MLB.com
11/11/09 2:31 PM EST
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, led by second baseman Ian Kinsler, hosted 50 Sunshine Kids and their families in a fun-filled day of baseball activities on Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.Kinsler, who has been active with the group, twice hosting Sunshine Kids groups during the regular season, was joined at what was called a "Sunshine Play Day" by teammates including current Rangers players Chris Davis, Brandon McCarthy, Kevin Millwood and newly-named Texas Pitcher of the Year for 2009, Scott Feldman, along with noted Rangers alumni such as Steve Buechele, Rusty Greer, Mark McLemore, Pete O'Brien and Jeff Russell.
The Sunshine Kids are children currently receiving treatment at Cook Children's Medical Center and Medical City Children's Hospital.
The participants enjoyed activities in the indoor batting cages and on the field, including running the bases and catching popups, as well as having lunch and a personal autograph session with the players.
The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Established in 1982, the organization is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America.
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children in need within our community, and provides funding for youth in crisis, youth health initiatives, youth baseball programs, and youth education.
Since 1991, the Foundation has contributed more than $10 million within the community to make life better for those in need. With the Foundation's help, more than 205 promising young people have been given financial assistance to attend college; 22 homes have been built through Habitat for Humanity; and 10 youth ballparks have been built, allowing hundreds of youngsters to play baseball and learn life lessons.
Lisa Winston is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
