10/09/2026
⚾🥎 For Maya, softball became a bridge to her family and her own self-worth.
Maya's father played baseball in high school, but because Maya figured she would have to fund her own equipment, she didn't come out for the team her 9th grade year. Once she saw all of the donated equipment in the coach's office, she knew she wouldn't have to buy anything and decided to come out for the team. 🥎
Maya was able to invite her father to her games. It provided a powerful way for them to connect, as he began helping her practice at local parks on the weekends. 💙
Maya struggled with self-image issues typical of early high school. Seeing herself in a professional-grade uniform — funded by this donation — made her feel like a "real athlete." That confidence carried over into her social life, where she went from being an isolated student to having a core group of supportive teammates.