My apologies to LH baseball dad John Curtis, who sent us this update quite a few days ago about the special “Sadie’s Night” promotion at The Cat, the LHHS baseball field. Sadie was born with a birth defect, and the team and crowd rallied around her to draw attention to the Craniofacial Association and raise funds for the group. More than $1,200 was raised at the event from the standing-room-only crowd. Here’s John’s report, which sat in my cluttered email box quite a few days longer than necessary (note that Carol posted a brief update on the team’s season and Sadie’ Night, too:
Sadie’s Night at The Cat
Lake Highlands HS Varsity Baseball recently hosted Jesuit in a matchup of two undefeated teams in district 9-5A. That particular evening at The Cat (LH name for their home baseball field) happened to be a very special night. It was “Sadie’s Night” in honor of a precious little 3 yr. old with Pfeiffer Syndrome.
To a standing room only crowd, little Sadie Bono threw out the first pitch! The evening was designed to raise awareness and money on behalf of Sadie for the Children’s Craniofacial Association. Sadie was born with the genetic skull disorder effecting approximately 1 in 100,000 births.
Proudly with Sadie that night were her parents Justin & Debbie Bono, her big sister Molly and loving Grandmother. A host of the LH community family & friends, including Sadie’s & Molly’s teachers were there. LH warmly welcomed many new friends from the Children’s Craniofacial Association as well.
By the end of the game, over $1200.00 had been raised for the Children’s Craniofacial Association. From a percent of the LH Baseball concession sales, Cash donations and the selling of handmade baseball bracelets, the funds kept coming during Sadie’s Night!
Each year, more than 100,000 children are either born with or develop a craniofacial condition. Parents continue to cope with the emotional & physical aspects of having a child with a craniofacial anomaly and the social alienation of appearing different. CCA was founded to help them and today provides the support these children need to lead positive, productive lives.
Yes, a very magical evening took place at The Cat. One might even say more happened off the field than on the baseball field. For one very special little girl provided two great schools along with the Lake Highlands & Jesuit communities an evening filled with open hearts, giving and endless smiles for all in attendance.
This was truly, Sadie’s Night at the Cat!
(Lake Highlands Varsity Baseball gave up the lead & game in the 7th inning)
