Baseball Fans Help 48 Charities Raise Nearly $100K

Baseball fans in Manitoba just proved that America's pastime can change lives beyond the diamond.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation announced it raised close to $100,000 during the 2025 baseball season. That money is now heading to 48 different children's charities across Manitoba, supporting kids and families who need it most.

The funding came from everyday fans who opened their wallets throughout the season. Some bought 50/50 tickets at Blue Cross Park during home games. Others donated at the annual golf tournament or bid on memorabilia auctions.

"We're proud to once again stand behind children's charities that are changing lives across Manitoba," said Tony Fletcher, President of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation. He emphasized that the organizations do vital work in communities every single day.

The foundation has been at this for nearly three decades. Since launching in 1995, it has raised and distributed close to $4 million to children's charities. That's $4 million worth of programs, services, and support that might not have existed otherwise.

The Ripple Effect

When fans drop a few dollars on a 50/50 ticket or participate in the Ks for Kids program, they're doing more than supporting their local baseball team. They're funding therapy sessions for kids with disabilities. They're putting meals on tables for struggling families. They're creating opportunities for children who face barriers every day.

The foundation draws revenue from multiple creative sources throughout the season. The Fillmore Riley LLP Ks for Kids program turns strikeouts into donations. The Sonia's Stand Radar Pitching Booth lets fans test their arms while supporting a good cause. Even something as simple as buying a ticket to a game contributes to the overall mission.

Corporate partners have stepped up alongside individual fans. Their commitment year after year helps amplify what the foundation can accomplish. It's a partnership between businesses, baseball lovers, and community organizations that all want the same thing: better futures for Manitoba's children.

Fletcher made clear that none of this happens without the community. The foundation plays what he calls "a small role," but it's the continued generosity of Goldeyes fans and corporate partners that makes the real difference.

Forty-eight charities will now have additional resources to expand their reach and deepen their impact, proving that good things happen when a community rallies around its kids.