UM Coaches versus Student-Athletes Kick Ball Game Raises over $600 for Make-A-Wish

MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored a Coaches versus Student-Athletes Kickball Game to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event also featured a pie-in-the-face auction in which athletes, coaches and spectators could bid to pie a coach or administrator in the face. Each coach and student-athlete who played in the game had to donate $5 to Make-A-Wish.

The two highest bids for the pie auction were for Athletic Director Jim Herlihy who went for $126 and women’s soccer head coach Patricia Hughes who sold for $125. Nine other coaches and administrators auctioned off for a total of $176.

The student-athletes emerged victorious after a come from behind victory in which they used a walk-off kick in the bottom of the ninth to steal a 4-3 win away from the coaches. The coaches led for most of the game but after a few controversial calls from the student umpires the athletes were able to cut into the coaches two-run lead and pull away at the end.

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 174,000 children around the world.

Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.

A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.

As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish.