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‘Play Ball, Not War’: View Royal and Ukraine Connect Beyond the Scoreboard

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 8 – The View Royal Vipers raised $7,000 with local support to help Team Ukraine cover travel and accommodation costs totaling up to $70,000 for the Canada Cup tournament.

  • On Wednesday at Softball City in Surrey, the View Royal Vipers U17B team raised $5,000 to fund Ukraine's national softball team's participation in the Canada Cup.
  • After outreach in May, Vipers coach Aaron Mercer organized a bottle drive with local businesses that raised $5,000 for Team Ukraine's travel costs.
  • The Vipers' fundraising enabled Ukraine's team to participate, fostering solidarity despite travel costs and war-zone challenges; they bonded over a barbecue and sent a peace message.
  • Team Ukraine brought hats reading 'Play ball, not war,' highlighting a message of peace and solidarity through sport at the Canada Cup in Surrey.
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