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DAY OF CHAMPIONS

FDNY and NYPD go head-to-head in a charity softball game benefiting Shriners Children's™ — presented in partnership with WABC.

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Join Us Sunday, July 20

Get tickets to join us at this friendly competition between these champions. If you can't make the game, you can donate today, vote for your favorite team and still make a difference!

Step Up to the Plate for Shriners Children's

Your donation today fuels the friendly rivalry and helps provide children with The Most Amazing Care Anywhere™.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Shriners Children’s™ is a registered name under which Shriners Hospitals for Children conducts activities.

Event Info

Date/Time: Sunday July 20, Gates Open at 9:30 AM EST

 • The first 500 people will receive a Day of Champions
   limited edition hat.
 • Kids will receive a Day of Champions Superhero cape
   (while supplies last).


Location: Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, 75 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301

Meet Baseball Legends at Day of Champions: Don’t miss your chance to meet Dwight “Doc” Gooden (2:00–4:00 PM), World Series Champion and Cy Young winner, and Art Shamsky (10:00 AM–Noon), Miracle Mets hero and .538 postseason hitter. Both will be signing autographs and taking photos, all in support of Shriners Children’s. Donations encouraged at each appearance!

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Schedule

Fastest Pitch Contest: 9:30 AM

Home-run Derby: 10:00 AM

Little League Game: 12:00 PM

NYPD/FDNY Softball Game: 1:35 PM

Kids Zone: All Day until the conclusion of the game

Shriners Children's is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. All care and services are provided regardless of the families' ability to pay.

Since 1922, we have been committed to providing the best care for children in our specialty areas of orthopedics, burn care, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Children's has cared for more than 1.5 million children, and it was made possible by support from donors like you.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to Shriners Children's™ are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN 36-2193608). Shriners Children’s™ is a registered name under which Shriners Hospitals for Children conducts activities.

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