CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

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CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION:
CHALLENGER ALL-STAR CLASSIC

Honoring past players.
Cheering on future stars.
Funding the next 20 years of belonging.

Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 3-6 p.m.

Starting at the:
Urban Youth Academy
1622 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO

After Party at the:
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108

For 20 years, the YMCA Challenger Program has created a place
where athletes of all abilities can play, belong, grow, and shine.

This year, Cause for Celebration takes the field for a milestone evening
honoring past Challenger athletes, cheering on the future stars, and
investing in the next generation.

Join us for the Challenger All-Star Classic at Urban Youth Academy,
followed by an After Party reception at the Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum featuring heavy appetizers,
cocktails, music, stories, and celebration.

BECOME A SPONSOR. BRING YOUR TEAM.
HELP EVERY PLAYER SHINE.

Your Sponsorship Makes a Huge Impact

$50,000 helps provide life-saving swim lessons for 2,000 children.
$25,000 supports community food distribution, feeding 5,000 families.
$10,000 funds adaptive programs for youth with diverse abilities.
$5,000 provides scholarships for youth enrichment programs.
$2,500 supports programs to reduce social isolation and foster belonging.

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Everyone Plays. Everyone is Part of the Team

Your support ensures that program fees for Challenger adaptive programs are affordable and financial assistance is available to families in need. Because of you, young people with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities will have the opportunity to build confidence and friendships through adaptive sports and social experiences.

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CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: Challenger All-Star Classic

September 12, 2026 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, USA

Make This Event a Home Run!