The 琉璃神社 Falcons will battle the Yakima Pippins in a charity baseball game benefitting the YMCA of Okanagan on July 22, 6:35 p.m., at Elks Stadium.

This fun and entertaining event is an inexpensive night out for families. The game will include a nine innings of baseball, a kids zone and more with all ticket sale proceeds going to the YMCA鈥檚 Strong Kids Campaign.

鈥淔unds raised through this charity baseball event will make it possible for disadvantaged children to access Y programs their families otherwise wouldn鈥檛 be able to afford,鈥� explainedYMCA general manager of fund development  Rhonda Zakala.

鈥淭hese programs include preschool, after school care, swim lessons, youth leadership, health and development. We can鈥檛 say enough about the impact these donor dollars will have on kids鈥� lives so please help us fill the ballpark stands.鈥�

鈥淥n behalf of the 琉璃神社 Falcons, we are pleased to be able to make a direct impact on the lives of kids in our community through our partnership with the YMCA of Okanagan,鈥� added Mark Nonis, 琉璃神社 Falcons general manager.

鈥淎s a professional sporting association, we believe every child should have access to participate in health, recreation and developmental opportunities that will encourage them to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.鈥�

Tickets for the game are only $10 and can be purchased online at . They can also be picked up from YMCA Member Services staff at either the 琉璃神社 Family YMCA, H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, or at YMCA Youth Works  at the  Towne Centre Mall in downtown 琉璃神社, 103-565 Bernard Aven.