‘Help Kick Child Abuse Out of Hawai‘i’ by joining fun at PARENTS Inc. annual Kickball Tournament

PARENTS Inc. invites community members to lace up their sneakers and “Help Kick Child Abuse Out of Hawai‘i” by joining the fun at its eighth annual Kickball Tournament.

The family-friendly fundraiser April 18 at Walter Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo is dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect in Hawai‘i.

Event schedule

• 7 to 8 a.m.: Team check in and photos.
• 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Kickball games.
• 3:30 to 4 p.m.: Awards and winners announced.

Local businesses, organizations, families and friends will compete in an all-day kickball tournament featuring elimination-round play, team spirit and prizes.

The event is open to the public and offers a welcoming, keiki-friendly atmosphere for the entire ʻohana. Teams can be made up of adults or a mix of adults and youth age 8 years old and older.

Costumes and uniforms are encouraged.

Proceeds from the tournament directly support PARENTS Inc. programs serving children and families throughout Hawai‘i.

Team registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now. For details, Visit the PARENTS Inc. website for more information or to register.

Registration is open through April 6.

Nonprofit PARENTS Inc. was founded in 1975 and is dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect through education, support services, supervised visitation and community-based programs throughout the islands.

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