By Fiorella Gargiulo – Staff Reporter 

Eight teams competed in a charity kickball tournament at Law’s softball field on April 10.

The annual kickball tournament was created last year by Key Club to raise money for Camp Sunshine a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

“The Kickball Tournament is great because the proceeds go towards Camp Sunshine, which allows children with terminal illnesses to go to a camp that provides relief for both them and their families, free of charge,” Key Club President Maya Markowitz said. 

The event raised $400 this year and Key Club continued to raise awareness about Camp Sunshine.

“It is such a great fundraiser because, at the end of the day, it’s all about kids helping kids and how we here at Law realize the importance of this,” Key Club Advisor Mr. Boynton said. 

Other Key Club officers assisted with the scoreboard, collecting donations, taking pictures, and overall making the fundraiser run smoothly. 

“Attending the fundraiser and being able to experience such an entertaining and adrenaline-filled environment was so great, and being able to capture that feeling through taking pictures was even better,” Bulletin Editor Harhsitha Kothapalli said. 

The tournament consisted of a single-elimination bracket, and many staff members helped umpire, pitch, and even play. 

“The primary reason that this tournament runs so smoothly is because of Mr. Boynton and the Key Club officers taking control of the event,” Dean of Students Mr. Ragiani said. “Also, our Law teachers and custodians are always willing to do whatever it takes to assist our students.”

Teams had to include at least one Law student or staff member, so the fundraiser expanded past Law and had many new players join. 

“Something that makes this fundraiser enjoyable is being able to play and compete with my friends,” kickball participant and Law junior Natalia Michnik said.

Participants and teams played at least one game, and ultimately, the Grazers got the win for the second year and remain undefeated.

“The most enjoyable part of the fundraiser is winning every time and having a great time with my friends,” kickball participant and Law junior Cameron Upchurch said.