12U Franklin Baseball Team for SE Regional Tournament

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This is also posted in the Feedback area, but it probably belongs here.  I am one of the coaches for the Franklin 12U all-star baseball team that won the Tennessee state championship on Tuesday night.  Very proud of the boys, but we are now headed to Live Oak, Florida for the Southeast Regional Tournament.  

 

While I know some of you may have strong feelings about making (or not making) donations for this type of "cause," David indicated that it would be okay for me to post the GoFundMe campaign link.  Just a bit of information about WHY we are even asking for donations:

 

1.  While most of the families are paying their own way without donations, we have a few families for whom the additional expenses are difficult.  I know, it's Williamson County, but we do have families in Williamson County who can't drop $1,500 or more for a baseball tournament in Florida on a week's notice.

 

2.  We won the state tournament this past Tuesday and have to be in Florida next Tuesday, so to say it was an unplanned expense is accurate, particularly for the families we are trying to help.

 

3.  We have several boys who will not be traveling with their parents, either because of the expense and/or because the parents cannot miss work.

 

4.  While we could do a car wash, yard work, etc., we only have a few days to pull this off.  With the holiday weekend and rain in the forecast all week, we are just trying to piece this together.

 

The families going on the trip will cover any costs that are incurred, so please don't think any of the boys will not get to go without the donations.  The other families will take care of it, if necessary.  We are just trying to make it a little easier for those who need a little help.  If you feel inclined to help out a little, it would be much appreciated.  

 

gofund.me/yecvtk

 

Thanks for even looking!!