Vegas Boy Will Get Wish Surprise At Upcoming Aviator’s Game
An unknowing boy from Las Vegas is about to get his wish granted in front of hundreds of local baseball fans. Aspen White was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he…
An unknowing boy from Las Vegas is about to get his wish granted in front of hundreds of local baseball fans.
Aspen White was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was born. Now, at 13 years old, he endures daily treatment for his illness. He also has to take up to eight different medications every day just to keep his lungs clear. As a Make-A-Wish® child, White was asked by his wish granters what in the whole world he could do or have if he had the choice. His wish was to visit Hawaii.
But just telling White in his hospital room that his wish was being granted wasn't enough. Especially since White happens to be a huge baseball fan. So Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada joined forces with the Las Vegas Aviators baseball team to create a fundraising night at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Before the game begins, White will be told that his wish to go to Hawaii is being granted. Then, White will get to throw the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the game.
Ticket Information
The local community is being invited to witness this heartwarming moment by attending the game on Friday, September 8, 2023. Where our Las Vegas Aviators will go up against the Sacramento River Cats. For every ticket purchased through this special ticket link, $5 will go to Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada to raise money for more life changing wishes.
Tickets are $20 for Section 104 seating and $25 for section 105 seating. The first 2000 people who attend the Aviators game this Friday will also receive a Yellowstone cap, while supplies last.
The game starts at 7:05 p.m. but attendees are encouraged to get there early to watch the presentation with White. His wish reveal will be at 6 p.m. and he will throw the ceremonial pitch at 6:45 p.m. Don't forget that to benefit Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada, the tickets MUST be purchased online at the official Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada “A Swing and a Wish fundraising page for “A Swing and A Wish” night at the Aviators game at Las Vegas Ballpark.
About Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada
Make-A-Wish has been creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses since 1980. The Southern Nevada chapter was founded in 1996. Since then, more than 2,300 wishes have been granted for local children. To learn more about the organization or how to participate, visit their website here.
3 Nevada Spots That Could Be Oakland A’s New Home
It's been long rumored that the Oakland A's major league baseball team is coming to Las Vegas. But up until recently it was merely brainstorming. Fremont and San Diego were also being considered in the team's relocation efforts. And in 2018, there was serious talk about another Oakland site for the new stadium. A $1 billion waterfront stadium at Howard Terminal. That trajectory hit hurdles with funding problems and concerns about affordable housing in the area.
And this week Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said that the A's owner, John Fisher, has still not had luck coming to an agreement regarding housing in the Howard Terminal area.
The Oakland A's have called RingCentral Coliseum home since 1968. For various reasons the ballpark just isn't viable for the team's future. But the team has to make a move sooner rather than later. Their current lease at the Coliseum expires at the end of the MLB season in 2024. And with the hurdles happening in Oakland, it's looking more and more like Vegas is getting a new baseball team.
Manfred has recently said that he hasn't closed the door on the A's staying in Oakland. But Fisher, is extremely focused on making things work in Las Vegas. Since this past December especially, it seems Fisher is laser focused on calling Sin City the team's new home. So much so that a third site has been added as a possible stadium site.
Manfred spoke Wednesday at baseball's Cactus League media day. He commented on where he thinks Fisher is regarding the move:
“I think Mr. Fisher wants to make the best deal to secure the future of the A’s, whether it’s in Oakland or in Las Vegas. They need a new stadium. I think that’s kind of beyond debate" (News3LV.com).
The three sites that have been considered for the new stadium would certainly change the face of Las Vegas. But which one would the locals prefer? - Wendy Rush
Tropicana Hotel Site
There's quite a bit of open land just south of the Tropicana Hotel. Around where Reno Avenue wraps around to Giles St and turns into Mandalay Bay Road.
Having the A's stadium here would make three major sporting venues in one area, with Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena being just up the street.
Festival Grounds Site
Just north of Circus Circus on The Strip is the Las Vegas Festival Grounds site. This is the second location considered for the new A's stadium. While it does give the team their own playground, it keeps them far from what would be "sports central" if they landed down by the Tropicana.
NEW: Rio Site
The newest site being considered for the A's stadium is just west of the I-15 and The Strip. Near where the Rio Hotel stands, this area would also make the stadium close to the other two sporting venues. And since that walkover area near Tropicana is already being reconstructed, it might be a good time to add to the area.
