Little League Teams Rebound from Hurricane Sandy with Help from Honda
The Little League Baseball season started swinging on April 20 of this year, and for many of the teams who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012, this was an even bigger accomplishment than usual.
The storm, the second-costliest hurricane in United States history, ravaged the fields, bleachers, and dugouts of many Little League facilities in the northeast. Honda set out to make sure that opening day 2013 would be better than ever.
The automaker, who has sponsored Little League Baseball and Softball for 17 years, organized a $50,000 cash donation to the Staten Island Little League, as well as several fundraising events that raised community awareness and money for the teams.
Events that guests enjoyed on opening day included Car-e-oke, Musical Car Seats, and charades events. Whenever guests participated in these events Honda donated up to $50 to the Staten Island Little League.
These funds will be used to repair ruined fields, twisted bleachers, and flooded dugouts. Ongoing projects will also work to replace damaged scoreboards and field lighting.
We at DCH Academy Honda are proud of the effort that Honda has put forth to support Little League Baseball. Stay tuned to the season as the 32 teams battle for spots in regional, national, and international competitions.
