Support Flames Baseball & Softball: Our 2026 Vertical Raise Fundraiser Is Officially Underway! ⚾️🥎🔥

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26 Days to Make a Difference. 85% Goes Directly to Our Teams. One Flames Family!

Flames Sports Academy & Training is excited to announce the official launch of our 2026 Vertical Raise Fundraising Campaign! Starting today, October 18, our baseball and softball families have 26 days to rally together, raise funds, and continue building a program that develops young athletes both on and off the field.

As a faith-based, nonprofit youth sports organization, Flames Sports has always been about more than baseball and softball. We're committed to developing athletes of character, building confidence, teaching teamwork, and encouraging our players to grow in their faith while competing at a high level.

Now, we're asking our Flames families, friends, alumni, and community supporters to help us continue that mission!

85% Goes Directly Back to Our Teams!

One of the most exciting parts of this year's fundraiser is how the proceeds will be distributed.

For every dollar raised:

85% goes directly to the participating teams, helping support their individual fundraising goals and team expenses.
15% is retained by Flames Sports Academy & Training, helping support our organization, facilities, equipment, and the continued growth of our faith-based program.

We believe fundraising should make the biggest possible impact where it matters most: with our players and teams.

Whether it's helping offset tournament expenses, purchasing equipment, or creating opportunities for our athletes, the funds raised will make a meaningful difference throughout our organization.

How Does Vertical Raise Work?

Vertical Raise is an online pledge fundraising platform that makes supporting our athletes quick, easy, and convenient.

Rather than selling products or going door-to-door, our players can share their fundraising campaign with family members, friends, coworkers, and community supporters who want to invest in their development.

Supporters can visit our fundraising page, make an online contribution, and help spread the word by sharing the campaign with others.

Every contribution, large or small, helps move our teams forward!

More Than a Game. More Than a Team.

For 25 years, Flames Sports has been dedicated to providing young athletes in West Michigan with opportunities to grow through competitive baseball and softball.

Our mission extends far beyond wins, losses, and championships. We believe sports provide a powerful platform to teach discipline, leadership, perseverance, accountability, and faith.

Our coaches and volunteers work to create an environment where athletes are challenged to become better players, better teammates, and better people.

When you support Flames Sports, you're investing in that mission and helping us continue to create opportunities for the next generation.

How You Can Help

Our campaign runs for just 26 days, beginning October 18, 2026, and there are several ways you can make an impact:

Make a contribution. Visit our Vertical Raise campaign page and support our Flames baseball and softball athletes.
Share the campaign. Send the link to friends, family, coworkers, and anyone who believes in the value of youth sports.
Encourage our players. Let our athletes know you're proud of their hard work, commitment, and dedication.
Spread the Flames mission. Help others learn about our faith-based program and the positive impact we're making in our community.

Help Us Reach Our Goals!

Every donation represents more than financial support. It's an investment in a young athlete's experience, growth, and future.

We're incredibly thankful for the families, businesses, volunteers, coaches, and community members who continue to believe in Flames Sports Academy & Training.

Let's come together as one Flames family and make these 26 days count!