L.E.A.D.’s Annual Champions Draft Baseball Game & Luncheon connects promising, at-risk, youth with business and community influencers in Atlanta and recognizes individuals/ organizations who make a difference in the areas of crime, poverty and racism in our City.
OUR MISSION
LEAD’s mission is to empower Black boys to overcome crime, poverty and racism through the sport of baseball. We develop the young men we serve into Ambassadors – civically engaged, consequential leaders who are prepared to lead and transform Atlanta. We have our eyes set on MISSION: 100 – having 100 Ambassadors in Atlanta Public Schools by 2026. When you answer the call and become a LEAD Champion, you help us get closer to this goal.
OUR STATS
100% High School Graduation Rate
93% College Enrollment Rate
90% Scholarship Rate
3000+ Annual Service Hours
ABOUT
Gifts raised from this event will help sustain and grow LEAD’s year-round, sports-leadership programming that serves 350 at-risk, Black boys in Atlanta’s inner-city communities. To learn more about the founders, CJ & Kelli Stewart, click here. Check out this impact feature on two of LEAD’s Ambassadors: LEADing The Way In Atlanta.
The Champions Draft Experience
A fulfilling and empowering experience, Champions from various industries and walks of life are recruited to step up to the plate and go to bat for some of Atlanta’s hidden treasures: The L.E.A.D. Ambassadors.
The Selection Process
For Champions who answer the call, Ambassador Captains will divide them between two teams. Champions (or the designated proxy) will receive an Ambassador uniform (jersey, pants, belt, hat) on game day. Champions must provide their own cleats.
Game Day
Champions and Ambassadors will play a 7-inning or 90-minute baseball game with modified rules. Immediately following the game, everyone will fellowship at the Champions luncheon.