Strikes for Stripes | Veterans vs. First Responders Softball Game
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Join us at Cornerstone University to honor America’s heroes.
Strikes for Stripes is a family-friendly fundraiser featuring a Veterans vs. First Responders softball game, coordinated by Hero Services and sponsored by Cornerstone. Proceeds support the Hero Services Wellness Program.
This year’s event also marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and America’s 250th — a day to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom and communities.
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Gates open: 5:00 p.m.
Touch-a-Truck: 5:00 p.m.
Pre-game ceremony: 6:30 p.m.
Softball game: 6:45 p.m.
Where
De Witt Baseball Field
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
What to expect
Veterans vs. First Responders softball game
Pre-game ceremony with patriotic music and recognition of active-duty military, veterans, and first responders
Touch-a-Truck with military and emergency vehicles
Memorial Walk and World Trade Center display
Food and activities for all ages
Tickets
$20 admission
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Buy tickets and event apparel online or at the gate:
https://www.heroservicesofwm.com/strikes-for-stripes
We look forward to welcoming you for this day of remembrance, community, and celebration of West Michigan’s heroes.
Strikes for Stripes is a family-friendly fundraiser featuring a Veterans vs. First Responders softball game, coordinated by Hero Services and sponsored by Cornerstone. Proceeds support the Hero Services Wellness Program.
This year’s event also marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and America’s 250th — a day to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom and communities.
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Gates open: 5:00 p.m.
Touch-a-Truck: 5:00 p.m.
Pre-game ceremony: 6:30 p.m.
Softball game: 6:45 p.m.
Where
De Witt Baseball Field
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
What to expect
Veterans vs. First Responders softball game
Pre-game ceremony with patriotic music and recognition of active-duty military, veterans, and first responders
Touch-a-Truck with military and emergency vehicles
Memorial Walk and World Trade Center display
Food and activities for all ages
Tickets
$20 admission
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Buy tickets and event apparel online or at the gate:
https://www.heroservicesofwm.com/strikes-for-stripes
We look forward to welcoming you for this day of remembrance, community, and celebration of West Michigan’s heroes.
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Where is it happening?
1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525
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Host or PublisherCornerstone University
