Houston Astros’ George Springer to Host Event for Camp SAY
Houston Astros and SAY spokesperson George Springer with Vincent, a Camp SAY kid. (Photo - Doug Menuez)
Fourth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, July 8
The 4th Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held Sunday, July 8 from 7-10 p.m. at Bowlmor Houston , located at 925 Bunker Hill Rd. in Houston.
Hosted by George Springer, a Houston Astros outfielder, 2017 World Series Champion and MVP, the Bowling Benefit is a fundraiser to send young people who stutter to Camp SAY. The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) invites guests to attend the benefit alongside Honorary Chair Dr. Carolyn Farb and Honorary Co-chairs Lara Bell and Melissa DeAyala along with Junior Chair Matthew DeAyala. They will welcome guests to an inspiring and memorable evening of bowling with Springer, fellow Astros, other professional athletes and celebrity lane captains.
The annual benefit supports the George Springer Kids Fund. All proceeds from the Bowling Benefit will help send children from all socioeconomic backgrounds to the George Springer MVP Camp SAY day camp in Houston and Camp SAY, a summer camp for kids and teens who stutter. The event is made possible in part by the generous support of event sponsors, including exclusive radio and outdoor media sponsors: SportsTalk 790AM, iHeartMedia Houston, and Clear Channel Outdoor.
In 2014, Springer became SAY’s national spokesperson and since then has inspired millions of people who stutter. Last year alone, SAY provided more than $1 million in financial aid and underwritten tuition support, so all children have access to its life-changing programs, including Camp SAY, a two-week, ACA-accredited summer camp for kids and teens ages 8-18 who stutter. Camp SAY blends a traditional summer camp experience with programs and activities that empower young people who stutter. This camp also helps campers build confidence, communication skills and friendships to last a lifetime. Camp SAY is a program of The Stuttering Association for the Young, a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social and emotional impacts of stuttering.
This Bowling Benefit will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by bowling fun with fellow Astros and celebrity lane captains, with an open bar and dinner. The event will also feature sports-themed items, experiences, and memorabilia in a silent auction.
Benefit tickets range from $300-$500; sponsorship levels range from $5,000-$25,000; and program ads cost from $500 -$2,500. To purchase a sponsorship, tickets, or program ad, contact Noah Cornman at [email protected] or call 212-414-9696, ext. 201. For tickets and sponsorship visit SAY.org/Springer.
Springer, a two-time Sports Illustrated cover athlete, also is a person who stutters. Springer was named the 2017 World Series MVP, as he and his team brought the first ever World Series Championship to Houston. Springer was selected by the Houston Astros out of the University of Connecticut in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. As the 11th overall selection, Springer became the highest selection in the MLB Draft in Connecticut baseball history. Springer played his first MLB game in April 2014. In 2013, he joined the 30-30 club, recording more than 30 home runs and stolen bases. Springer was also named MVP in the Texas League All-Star Game, the Texas League Player of the Year, a Baseball America Minor League All-Star, an MLB.com Organization All-Star, and was a finalist for USA Today’s Minor League Player of the Year Award. Springer was raised in New Britain, Connecticut. (Learn more at houston.astros.mlb.com.)
The Stuttering Association for the Young believes every voice matters. In addition to Camp SAY, the group offers Confident Voices afterschool and weekend programs, and speech therapy. Young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to SAY programs, and this year alone, more than $1 million in financial aid and underwritten tuition is being awarded to families in need. Learn more at SAY.org.
At Camp SAY, everything seems possible for a young person who stutters. This sleep-away camp welcomes children and teens that stutter as well as their young family members and friends who want to share an incredible camp experience together. Young people from across the country and beyond attend Camp SAY year after year. Visit CampSAY.org.
