Challenger Baseball - Long Island Jamboree

01/15/2026

Save the date......

11/03/2025

10/02/2025

This Sunday at Burns Park starting at noon, the 13th Annual Challenger Baseball - Long Island Jamboree will occur. I invite all those that supported our program to come down to the field and witness these incredible Special Athletes display their skills on the ball field! Choose your favorite town's team and cheer them on! This year's event will host teams from Commack South Little League, East Meadow Little League, Glen Oaks Little League, Massapequa Coast Little League, New Hyde Park North Little League, Plainview Little League, and The Central Suffolk Challenger Little League.....

AS ALWAYS - Thank you for your continued support!

09/30/2025

Hi all!

Here are the tentative Field Layout and Team Pairings for the 2025 Jamboree! Of course, this is tentative based on responses received and is subject to change. The Event Timeline is as follows:
11:30 am Assembly onto Field
Noon Commencement Activities
12:15 pm Games Played
1:45 pm Serve Food
2:00 pm Post-Game Activities {Bouncer/Magician/etc.}
4:00 pm Event Closure

See everyone this weekend......

09/08/2025

This’ll be a bit lengthy, but there are so many people and businesses to say, “Thank You!!!” to:

Starting with the Chinese Auction Contributors and Winners, please “mention your thanks” for supporting Long Island’s Most Special Athletes should you frequent their establishments. It truly does make a difference!

Adventureland Amusement Park, Farmingdale
Amity Ales, Amityville
Applebee’s Bar & Grill, Farmingdale
Burgerology, Massapequa
Chili’s, Bethpage
Del Fuego, Babylon
Garden Social, East Meadow
Good Times Pub, Lindenhurst
Harp & Hound, Islip
Hermanes Kitchen & Cocktails
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Long Island Duck’s, Central Islip
Long Island Music Hall of Fame, Stony Brook
Massage Envy, Farmingdale
Monkey Sports, Farmingdale
Nonna Bella’s, North Babylon
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Outback Steakhouse, Lindenhurst
Pet Smart, West Babylon
Platteduetsche Park Restaurant, Franklin Square
RPM Raceway, Farmingdale
Rudi’s Bar & Grill, Patchogue
Sand City South Brewing, Lindenhurst
South Bay Cinema, West Babylon
Stew Leonard’s, Farmingdale
Swing The Teapot / Tulip Bakery, Floral Park
The Home Depot, Farmingdale
The Tap Room, Massapequa Park
The Pizzeria, Lindenhurst
United Skates of America, North Massapequa

Also, the Grossman, Ferrara, Chironno, and Pedenzin families for their Raffle donations!

Next for me to thank, the Event Performers;

Katie Carroll
Graztopia
Joe Hess
Dave Christian Project
Glenn Strange
Tiger Rose

EACH Performer “Rocked the House”!!!

To all the Event attendees too numerous to mention (I wish I could) – THANK YOU!!

To all those that purchased Raffle Tickets and 50/50 Tickets {including Dawn for running the Raffle Table and Priya for the 50/50 Jar} – THANK YOU!!

Congratulations to all the “Winners” and thanks to “Steve Beery” for impartially drawing the Raffle Winning Tickets.

Thanks to Mike for ensuring the sound was perfect for the multitude of musicians and their equipment!!

Thanks to the Mr. Beery’s Staff for ensuring all had a fantastic time while everyone enjoyed the Event. Special kudos to Greg and Steve Beery for manning the grill and providing everyone with “All-Star” Food at our Event!!

Finally, I’d like to thank Steve Beery for hosting these Fundraisers!!!
As always, he has once again “stepped up to the plate” for the Challenger Athletes!!!!

Again, THANK YOU ALL and I hope to see everyone back at the 2026 Long Island Challenger Baseball Jamboree Fundraiser at Mr. Beery’s AND I invite everyone down to Burns Park on October 5th to see the Actual Jamboree Event and the “Miles of Smiles” on the faces of long Island’s Challenger Athletes which your generosity has have contributed to…….

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09/05/2025

Get ready to win some amazing Chinese Auction prizes!! As of now, there are 53 of them with possibly more by Sunday morning 🍀

08/16/2025

Lining up on the field for The Challenger Baseball - Long Island Jamboree “Duck Day” outing ⚾️

08/13/2025

Always a Great Time in Support of a Great Event!

05/31/2025

Just a reminder to those interested in the Jamboree Duck Day ball game, please bring your payment tomorrow - see everyone at 3pm….

05/31/2025

FINAL REMINDER......

Just a reminder to those interested in the Jamboree Duck Day ball game, please bring your payment tomorrow - see everyone at 3pm….

05/23/2025

Save the Date!!

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE FUNDRAISER WHEN ORDERING….. 🥎 🍕