Giving Gators’ ‘Slugging for Toys’ charity softball tournament may become annual event

     Giving Gators hosted its first charity softball tournament, “Slugging for Toys” at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Dec. 18. The purpose was to raise money and collect new toys for 180 students who attend area schools. 

     It was such a fun event for such a good cause that it may become an annual tournament, said Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia. 

    Team Hialeah won the day, which was sponsored by Layer 8 Solutions; Embrotech LLC; Air Cooling Inc.; UniCity Auto Parts Corp.; Abraham Ruiz; Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Jeffrey Rodriguez; Specialty Smiles, Miami Lakes Orthodontics and Family Dentistry & Orthodontics of Miami Lakes, Garcia said.

     Team AirCooling Inc. is shown above in a photo by Emily Garcia. Bottom row from left: Ivan Bueno; Matthew Bueno; Kenneth Bueno; Michael Aguirre; Joel Bueno Jr. and Raymond Enrique. 

Top row from left: Edgar Vicens; Gabriela Pujadas; Gabriela Bueno; Brandon Vicens; Carlos Acebo; Bryan Bueno; Joel Bueno Sr. and Brianny Vicens.