Children’s Fund has partnered with the Inland Empire 66ers to create a contest for children ages 5 – 12. To enter the children will draw a picture of what they will work hard to be when they grow up and explain in up to 50 words why.

“Children’s Fund is dedicated to building strong children, giving hope for brighter tomorrows,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund. “This contest gives the kids an opportunity to think about who they want to be, instilling goals that will drive them to work hard in school and become who they dream of being.”

The contest runs from March 15 through April 15, 2013. The winner of the contest will win 10 tickets for their family and friends to watch as the winner leads the Children’s Fund Parade Against Child Abuse with mascot Bernie, tosses out the first pitch at the Inland Empire 66ers game against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, and then settles in the seats with hotdogs, popcorn and drinks for all 10 guests on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The parade begins at 6:15 p.m. and will be inside the San Manuel Stadium, walking around the ball field. The game begins at 7:05 p.m.

“This is a great night to watch the 66ers Angel Affiliate play the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes,” says Joe Hudson, general manager of San Manuel Stadium. “It is also $2 Tuesday which means it will only cost $2 for parking, $2 tickets, and $2 for hotdog, popcorn or soft drink. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your family at a very reasonable price, and watch a great baseball game.”

Entry forms are available online at www.childrensfundonline.org or www.66ers.com. A complete list of contest rules are located on Children’s Fund website.

Created in 1986, Children’s Fund is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent child abuse in our community; to ensure that at-risk children who are abused, neglected, impoverished, or abandoned receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education; and to provide equal opportunity for social development for these children. For more information on Children’s Fund or how you can give hope for brighter tomorrows in the life of a child, please visit Children’s Fund’s website at www.childrensfundonline.org or call 909.379.0000. Follow us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/W4Wymf

The 2013 season of the 66ers will kick off on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at San Manuel Stadium when the 66ers take on the Modesto Nuts. Inland Empire fans can now purchase season ticket and group packages for the 2013 season. Tickets can be purchased by calling 909.888.9922. Additional information is available online at www.66ers.com.