Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - After a couple of years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game benefiting his IMagINe for Youth Foundation presented by West Herr Automotive Group with support from Equitable Advisors will return to Sahlen Field on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. ET.
Similar to the first annual event in 2019, Hyde will be joined by his Buffalo Bills teammates, coaches, and other Buffalo legends as they battle it out on the diamond for charity.
“Growing up, I was fortunate to be heavily involved in sports. Though I was given the opportunity to do so, I witnessed the obstacles my family had to face in order to provide opportunities, not only for myself, but my siblings as well," Hyde said in a statement on Monday. "With all of these activities came costs that were not easy for my mother to attain. I can remember being responsible for insurance and participation fees, travel costs along with purchasing the equipment needed. If it were not for my mom doing all that she could do, along with a support system that we were able to fall back on, I would not be where I am today. I know there are many kids that face similar circumstances, but unfortunately, they do not have a support system to depend on. That’s why the IMagINe for Youth Foundation is here to give children the support they need in order to participate.
"Looking back, being involved in athletics was more than Xs and Os. I learned to take the good with the bad, the bad with the good, and playing with countless personalities taught me how to coexist and be a team player. These are fundamentals that stuck with me. I believe sports is a gateway to learning how to be successful in the real world. I strongly believe that every child deserves the same opportunity to learn and experience those successes.
"I have always wanted to give back. Now is the time to do so. Please join me in making a difference."
The 2019 event also took place at Sahlen Field, home of the Minor League Baseball's Buffalo Bisons, and was emceed by WGR's own Sal Capaccio.
Tickets for the charity softball game are on sale right now for just $10 or $23 – Hyde’s jersey number - at Bisons.com or in-person at the Sahlen Field Box Office. A very limited number of front-row tickets are also available for $85, which includes an autographed Bills mini-helmet by Hyde.
The afternoon will also include a special pregame Home Run Derby - won by Josh Allen in 2019 - starting at 12 p.m. ET. Ballpark gates will open at 11 a.m. ET.
