How the Savannah Bananas celebrate foster families
Summary
The Savannah Bananas are a special exhibition baseball team that plays a fun version of the game called "Banana Ball." They focus on entertaining fans of all ages and bringing families together, while also highlighting and supporting foster families through their nonprofit "Bananas Foster."Key Facts
- The Savannah Bananas perform exciting and unusual plays during games, such as catching balls with bare hands and running on stilts.
- Their games have sold out major stadiums including Fenway Park in Boston and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- The team includes fun activities like honoring a "Banana Baby," featuring grandmas dancing on the field, and players doing lip-sync performances.
- Owners Jesse and Emily Cole are licensed foster parents who have permanently adopted two children they first fostered.
- The Coles started the nonprofit "Bananas Foster" to celebrate and support foster families.
- At each game, a foster family is recognized on the field and often receives a standing ovation from the crowd.
- The Coles use their team’s popularity to raise awareness of foster care, a topic they believe needs more attention.
- They believe sports can be a way for multiple generations to connect and share joyful experiences together.
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