Press release
The Galion Graders Baseball Team and Austin’s Alliance will hold a Baseball Game Event on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Heise Park in Galion, Ohio!
This event is to bring drug abuse awareness to the surrounding areas, to educate and inform youth, parents, and concerned citizens regarding the signs, risks, and dangers of both illegal and prescription drug abuse.
Austin’s Alliance of Team Athletes is named in memory of Austin Vertrees, the son of Brian and Tami Lee of Sunbury, Ohio, who died of a heroin overdose in July of 2015. He was a graduate of Big Walnut High School and attended North Central Technical College, where he was a member of the baseball team. He loved baseball and had dreams of becoming a teacher and a coach. Despite repeated attempts to overcome his addiction, Austin lost his battle.
Activities Agenda:
Wednesday, June 15 at Heise Park, Galion, Ohio
• 4:30 PM U16 Exhibition Baseball Game Mid Ohio Bullets Baseball Association vs Johnny Appleseed Baseball Association
• 6:00 PM Welcoming and Announcements
Introduction of local public officials
National Anthem
• 7:00 PM Galion Graders vs Lima Locos
Exhibition and Informational Booths in immediate area with local and county groups passing out information on drug awareness and assistance centers and groups.