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​GateWay’s Annual
​Softball Fundraiser,
​A Play for GateWay 2021

What is it?


Annual out-this-world wacky fundraiser to help us empower people with disabilities and other barriers to reaching their full potential.
Join us and make a donation, or mail your donation ahead of time.

How to get involved

Enter or sponsor a team of employees to play in the tournament.   A Play for GateWay is unlike any other softball tournament in that the name of the game is to bribe the umpire in order to get the win! Anything goes- want a single turned into double, make your opponent bat with a pool noodle, or round the bases on a tricycle? Just show us the money! A Play for GateWay is a fun family event

Sponsor the tournament. This is GateWay's only annual fundraiser. Sponsor generosity enables us to raise nearly $30,000 each year for therapeutic services, vocational opportunities, training, community life skills, and other supports. As a sponsor, your business receives recognition throughout the weekend including radio mentions and signage that will be heard by thousands of listeners and seen by hundreds of spectators!
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For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact Courtney Driscoll (269) 487-9830 or email directly at  cdriscoll@gatewayvro.com


Our annual fundraiser supplies funding for special projects used to up-skill and engage with our participants. Each year we host a wacky game of slow-pitch softball in order to spread our vision and mission with local businesses as well as showcase our program participants. 
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2021 EVENT
At this time, the next A Play for Gateway will be held in July of 2021.

2020 EVENT
The 35th annual "A Play for Gateway" softball fundraiser was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety for our staff, participants, and community members.

2019 EVENT
We raised $26,180.93 at the 34th annual A Play for GateWay, held on  July 26th and 27th 2019 at Planggers Field in Benton Harbor. 

2018 SUMMARY
GateWay’s 33rd annual A Play for GateWay softball fundraiser was held on July 27th and 28th.   The 2018 event was the best in the history of the softball marathon, raising more than $34,000.  A special thanks goes to our Platinum Sponsor, Dominion Chevrolet.  Thanks and congratulations goes to Gast Manufacturing who won the tournament by a wide margin.
 


2021 Sponsors

Gold
($1000+)

seeking 2021  sponsors 

Silver
​($2500+)

seeking 2021 sponsors 

 Platinum
($5,000+)

seeking 2021 sponsors 

Past Generous Supporters:

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2019 Participating Teams

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Sensory Sticks
GateWay ALL-STARS

PLANGGERS furniture 
​BUD DISTRIBUTING
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Mid-west family broadcasting ​
Kinexus
gast
Professional roofing
RollFlex
​Honor credit union


Riverwood
l.a.d.d.
four winds/hard rock cafe 
the milove misfits
kik
planet fitness: Benton Harbor
signature toyota
levalley gmc chevrolet
United Federal Credit Union
Fort Miami Crossfit   
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  • Support Us
    • A Play for GateWay
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  • Contact Us
  • FAQs