From Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16, representatives from the University of Texas Medical Branch and area first responders were on hand at the Ballpark at League City providing first aid and security support for the Texas Youth World Baseball Classic.
The tournament featured 8 to 14 year old children from over 15 countries.
Local agencies on-site supporting efforts throughout the weekend included League City Police, League City EMS and the League City Fire Department
Lori Blackwell, growth specialist with UTMB and Richard Arocho, UTMB marketing associate and physician liaison, took the lead on coordinating UTMB’s presence at the event, with individuals from the UTMB Clear Lake, League City and Galveston campuses supporting the cause.
“Participating in events like these are so important because it reiterates the commitment we have to this wonderful community we serve,” said Blackwell.
Arocho, who regularly works to build bridges between UTMB and EMS agencies, was thrilled with the turnout.
“Working with our partners in the field to support this effort was great,” said Arocho. “We work hard together every day caring for the collective communities we serve, so this initiative was just another example of that great, collaborative relationship.”