The final out has been called, but we're still smiling after an incredible 5th Annual Joyful Journey Classic!

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From the first swings of the Home Run Derby to the last inning of the Celebrity Softball Game, Loeb Stadium was filled with laughter, friendly competition, families, familiar faces, and a community coming together for a purpose.

None of it would have been possible without YOU.

From all of us at Joyful Journey: THANK YOU!

To Our Celebrity Players & Coaches

You brought the personality, the competition & the fun to the diamond!

Thank you to all of our celebrity players and coaches from the Blues Batters and The Strand Wooligans.

Thank you for playing for a purpose!

Thank You,

Home Run Derby Batters!

To everyone that stepped up to the plate for this year's Home Run Derby presented by The Strand, thank you!

You swung big, entertained the crowd, and helped kick off an unforgettable afternoon at Loeb Stadium.

A Very Special Thank You

Some of the most important work happens long before the first pitch, and continues after the final out.

Our heartfelt thanks to the individuals and organizations who gave their time, talents, and energy behind the scenes to help bring the Joyful Journey Classic to life.

Ski Anderson

Kyle Charters

John Grever

Lafayette Parks Department

Lafayette Daybreak Rotary

Purdue Women's Club

all of our incredible volunteers, and our special guests from the Indiana Veterans Home

The JJ Classic couldn't happen without you!

The Classic Committee

Behind every inning, auction item, activity. sponsorship, signup, and event-day detall is a group of people working throughout the year to make it happen:

Brian Beck

Gerard Benner

Tim Clark

Dave Coy

Susan Gauger

Tina Parker

Tod Presutti

Julie Stanton

Don Windler

Bess Witcosky

Joyful Journey

Board of Directors

We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and continued support of the Joyful Journey Board of Directors:

Cathy Benner

Gerard Benner

Brian Beck

Stuart Boehning

Chris Campbell

Claire Lacy

Bob Truitt

Don Windler

The Joyful Journey Staff

A huge thank you to the people who live Joyful Journey's mission every day:

Clarinda Balagtas

Trisha Ireland

Ann O’Dell

Tina Parker

Kristen Patton

Olivia Schueler

Angie Shamo

Halle Wise

Executive Director- Bess Witcosky

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

You helped make it all possible!

Grand Slam Sponsors

Home Run Derby Sponsor

MVP Sponsor

Double Play Sponsors

Rally Cap Sponsor

RBI Sponsors

To learn more about Joyful Journey and their work in the community, please visit joyfuljourneywl.org or like Joyful Journey in West Lafayette on Facebook!

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