BY AAGD STAFF
May 30, 2020—East Palo Alto T-Ball Pitching Machine announces the cancelation of its 16th Annual Golf Classic due to conditions surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic that has gripped our nation and our world. The annual fundraising event which has attracted friends, fans, and celebrity guests to Las Vegas venues for over a decade plan to host their tournament in 2021. More details will be forthcoming in the pursuing months, according to Coach Gene Tate founder of the organization. “I wish to thank everyone for the support of our annual event and we look forward to having you with us next year for another great golf outing.”
ABOUT
East Palo Alto T-Ball/Pitching Machine is a 28-year-old 501(c)3 organization that provides an opportunity for under-served children to participate in an affordable, minimally competitive and academically supportive athletic program. Players range from five to fifteen years old and the organizational emphasis is on teaching the ideals of teamwork and good sportsmanship. In 2017 the club led a delegation of parents and youth on a historical trip to Havana, Cuba for competitive play with a local baseball team. “It was a trip of a lifetime and gave participants a greater global outlook with the potential of becoming global leaders,” recounts Coach Gene Tate who initiated the tour. To this day, the international excursion continues to a much talked about highlight life experience for the youngsters who attended.
