TDS to sponsor first pitch featuring ParaSport Spokane
Ahead of their participation in Hoopfest 2022, members of ParaSport Spokane will throw out the first pitch at an upcoming Spokane Indians baseball game sponsored by TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®).
ParaSport Spokane provides training, recreational, and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities. To celebrate ParaSport Spokane’s tremendous positive impact in the community, TDS invited group members to throw out the first pitch before the Indians game scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Thursday, June 23, against the Everett AquaSox.
Athletes throwing the first pitch include Jack Coy, 11; Rhett Owens, 15; Brycen Phillips, 13; and Aiden Youngblood, 13. They are members of wheelchair basketball teams competing in Hoopfest June 25-26 in Downtown Spokane. Any media interested in story opportunities should contact Mark Schaaf at mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com.
“We just love how active Spokane is and the many amazing community sporting partners we have,” said David Greig, Development Director for ParaSport Spokane. “Hoopfest has always been an awesome opportunity to showcase wheelchair basketball and the athleticism of our member athletes. As awareness of what we do at ParaSport Spokane grows, great supporters like TDS and the Spokane Indians are helping us to meet our mission of utilizing Sport as a Catalyst for Life.”
ParaSport team members participate in a wide range of sports and activities including wheelchair basketball, track and field, sled hockey, swimming, road racing, and more. ParaSport Spokane has competed in Hoopfest, the world’s largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament, for more than 20 years.
“We’re proud to highlight ParaSport Spokane and the incredible impact the organization has made, both for people with physical disabilities and the greater Spokane community,” said Luke Hoene, TDS associate manager of field marketing in Spokane. “Helping the communities we serve is an essential part of TDS’ mission, and we’re excited to again partner with the Spokane Indians to highlight the very best in our community.”
As a sponsor of Spokane Indians baseball, TDS has the opportunity to select individuals to throw out the first pitch before a game. Last year, TDS highlighted Purple Heart recipient and Spokane native Seth Bendewald.
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