The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest team in the majors. Minor baseball registrations are up. Canada has fallen back in love with America’s pastime.

In 2015, the Durham College (DC) Lords’ men’s baseball team is doing their part in growing the game internationally having teamed up with Play Global.
 
A charitable initiative formed in 2012, Play Global teaches baseball to coaches and youth in areas of conflict and developing countries including Uganda, using baseball as a way to help kids see past their differences, respect others and play as a team. 
 
“It is really important for our guys to give back,” said DC head coach Sam Dempster. “With all of the challenges kids face in Uganda (poverty, malnutrition, malaria, etc.), they still want to play baseball. The sport has given so much to our players growing up so we are excited to be able to give back.”
 
At the Lords’ home opener on September 13, a fundraising barbecue was held in support of the charity, raising $350, a portion of which was used to purchase warm-up t-shirts crested with Ugandan Baseball logos. These shirts are currently being worn by the team and at the end of the season will be autographed and sent to Ugandan youths.

Along with the shirts, the team will also send a variety of baseball equipment including gloves, cleats, bats, uniform tops, pants, hats, baseballs, batting helmets and catcher’s gear as well as a number of DC campus recreation t-shirts.

For more information on the Durham College baseball team, visit www.durhamlords.com.
 
For more information on Play Global, visit www.play-global.org.