Alexandria Little League president Sherry Reilly, second from right, is presented a check for $5,300 from Del Ray and Old Town business leaders Bill Blackburn, Shannon Catlett, Gayle Reuter, Jason Yates and Trae Lamond June 26 at Simpson Field. The check represents proceeds from the annual Old Town vs. Del Ray softball game.
Representatives of the business associations of Del Ray and Old Town were on hand to present a check for $5,300 to Alexandria Little League June 26 at Little Simpson Field.
The proceeds were raised from the annual Del Ray vs. Old Town softball battle, which was held May 25. The DRBA team won the game and now leads the series 3-2.
“It’s really fun to beat Trae [Lamond] in things but even more fun to do it for a great cause,” said DRBA coach Bill Blackburn of the Homegrown Restaurant Group.
The Old Town Business Association team was led by Chadwick’s owner Trae Lamond.
“Trae and I dreamed up this idea about 6 or 7 years ago and it has turned into a wonderful tradition in Alexandria,” Blackburn said.
The two teams vie for the John Porter Cup, named in honor of the prominent Alexandrian and Living Legend. Porter was on hand for the game along with Sherry Reilly, president of Alexandria Little League.
“It is amazing to receive this check,” Reilly said. “We plan to use the funds to do a lot of outreach to underserved neighborhoods and fund programs and equipment for those children.”
This event is sponsored by Port City Brewing Company, Simpson Real Estate and Yates Service Center.
“The business community identified youth sports as something that needs attention,” Blackburn added. “Alexandria Little League is a great organization and we are proud to support them.”