Covering the Bases

October 5, 2017

Photos by Beth Fornuto Photography, WWW.BETHFORNUTO.COM

Charles Saunders, son of Pamela Saunders, with officer Craig Heflin, Acworth Special OPS.

The 10th annual Acworth Police Department Covering the Bases benefit was held in September to raise awareness and money to support Horizon Field. The benefit raises tens of thousands each year.

Horizon Field has a synthetic surface that allows children with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports.

The Covering the Bases benefit is a partnership between the police department and community. The fundraiser features games and other entertainment for participants.

For more information about Covering the Bases and Horizon Field, go to coveringthebases.org.

By Carla Caldwell

An athlete up to bat.

A volunteer throws a pitch.

Volunteer buddy Jordan Watt with friend Marcos Augusto.

Athlete Allison at bat.

Impact Dance of Atlanta students Savannah Slater, Zahra Jow and Blake Kirkland.

Neveah West, daughter of Christa West, with Officer Craig Heflin.

Dodger team members.

Marcos Augusto rounds the bases.

Barber Middle School student Omari Edwards, son of Adanna Mcalpin , plays with his orchestra.

North Cobb High School volunteers.

The Padres

An athlete covering the bases.

A volunteer from KSU and Joshua Young.

Maria Cerqua and Wesley Smith sell T-shirts at the event.

Kate Murray gets her face painted.

Barber Middle School students.

Impact Dance of Atlanta students.

From left, Capt. Stan Melton, Chief Wayne Dennard, Cathy and Kevin Shrodes, and Cpl. Youlanda D. Leverette. Dennard accepts a $1,000 donation from Cobb County Sheriff’s Reserve.

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