Sandlot Children's Charity

08/20/2026

A whole year of movie nights? Yes, please.

A huge thank you to Mike Dingess and SMG. for their generous donation to this year’s Swinging for a Cause auction: Movies for a Year at Studio Movie Grill.

One lucky bidder will take home 104 movie tickets, enough for two tickets every week for an entire year. That’s a lot of popcorn, date nights, family outings, and trips to the movies.

Join us Sunday, Dec. 6, at Globe Life Field for the 10th annual Swinging For a Cause and your chance to bid on this incredible package and many more.

Donations like this help make our auction a success while supporting The Sandlot Children’s Charity and our work to create more opportunities for individuals with disabilities through sports and recreation.

Interested in donating an item or experience to our auction? We’d love to hear from you. Visit bit.ly/26SFACAuction to get involved.

08/18/2026

We’re dancing our way into a new week, Zach-style. Score the goal. Celebrate accordingly. Repeat.

This is what joy, confidence, and belonging in the game look like. Learn more about The Sandlot Children’s Charity and how we’re creating more opportunities for athletes of all abilities at thesandlot.org.

08/14/2026

A huge thank you to J.J. Pearce, senior and Eagle Scout Jackson R. for putting his creativity and skills to work for The Sandlot Children’s Charity!

For his final Eagle Scout project, Jackson designed and built interactive games that our team can use while tabling at community events. His project gives us a fun, engaging way to connect with families, share our mission, and introduce more people to the work Sandlot is doing throughout North Texas.

We’re grateful to Jackson for choosing to use his project to support our mission and for creating something our organization can continue using for years to come.

Looking for a meaningful service project? We love working with Scouts, students, and community groups to identify projects that can make a lasting impact. Reach out to us at [email protected] to start the conversation.

08/11/2026

Enjoy a special sensory-friendly evening at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with exclusive access to the Pumpkin Village, featuring a hundred thousand pumpkins and gourds, whimsical pumpkin houses, and playful photo spots. This autumn event offers smaller crowds, quiet zones, and engaging hands-on fall activities for all ages in a peaceful, welcoming setting.

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08/07/2026

Please help our dear friends at Buddy Up for Life Dallas and vote for them as the Best Adaptive Tennis Program in Texas for 2026!

Hi friends! Will you please take a few seconds to VOTE FOR BUDDY UP TENNIS DALLAS as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas for 2026? To vote, simply click https://bit.ly/26bottvote, select the Adapted Tennis Program category, and scroll through the nominees to vote for Buddy Up Tennis Dallas. Voting runs through August 16.

We help our Athletes with Down syndrome develop the self-esteem and confidence to succeed both on and off the court! Thanks for your support!

To learn more or get involved, please visit Buddy Up for Life, Inc.

08/06/2026

As a new school year is underway, there are fresh opportunities to create classrooms where every student feels welcome, valued, and included. Whether you're a parent, educator, classmate, or community member, small actions often make the biggest difference. Here are five quick ways to promote inclusion this school year.

Inclusion grows through everyday choices and helps create stronger classrooms, stronger friendships, and stronger communities.

08/04/2026

Globe Life Field VIP Experience? Yes, please! Big thanks to Rangers Hall of Famer, John Blake, for donating an incredible live auction package for this year's Swinging for a Cause!

One lucky bidder will receive a VIP Globe Life Field tour, batting practice, and Rangers game experience for 10 guests with John Blake.

Generous auction donors help create opportunities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to participate in sports, build confidence, and experience the power of inclusion.

We are currently accepting unique experiences, sports memorabilia, travel packages, dining experiences, gift cards, and other items that inspire competitive bidding while supporting our mission.

Interested in donating an auction item? Send us a direct message or visit the link in our bio. Every contribution helps move our mission forward.

07/31/2026

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, our commitment to inclusion continues every day of the year.

Disability pride celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and contributions of people with disabilities while recognizing that true inclusion takes all of us.

To every self-advocate, family member, caregiver, educator, therapist, coach, employer, volunteer, neighbor, and ally who works to create a more accessible and inclusive community, thank you. Your advocacy, compassion, and commitment help move us closer to a world where everyone has the opportunity to belong.

At The Sandlot, we're proud to stand alongside you, not just in July, but every day of the year.

07/30/2026

Why did we create ?

Because every athlete deserves the opportunity to play.

- Last Saturday, The Sandlot hosted our inaugural Everyone Belongs in the Game adaptive sports clinic, bringing together children, teens, and adults with disabilities for a day full of soccer, adaptive recreation, connection, and fun in an environment designed with inclusion at its core.

This event wasn't about competition. It was about confidence, friendships, and creating opportunities where everyone can experience the joy of sports.

We're incredibly grateful to our partners at Foro Sports Club for opening their doors and donating their fields to help make this event possible. Partnerships like this expand access and remind us what's possible when a community comes together around inclusion.

We can't wait to welcome more athletes, families, volunteers, and coaches in the future!

Because everyone belongs in the game.

Photo credit: Roberto dela Cruz