The First of Many Charity Events is a Huge Success Daegu Softball League Gives Back Written by Kenneth Quillinan / Photos by Jeff Molasky
Chris Bolger, Doug Karalius and Jason Yantorn, founders of the Daegu Softball League, have a lot to smile about these days, as a new chapter begins for the league. Since 2007, the DSL has played a pivotal role in creating a tight knit community amongst the foreigners residing throughout the city. Consisting mainly of teachers from all corners of the globe, the DSL runs from March until late June annually. During the time period, teams both compete against and socialize with each other on Sunday afternoons, with tears of sorrow and joy regularly witnessed on and off the field. The leagues 44
popularity continues to grow and members agreed that now is the appropriate time to give something back to the city of Daegu, as a token of appreciation for its ongoing success. On Saturday, June 14th, the DSL hosted a charity softball event in conjunction with a local orphanage, which proved to be a rousing success for all involved. Firstly, the DSL donated all of the necessary softball equipment as well as jerseys and hats for each of the children. After splitting into teams of two, some of the leagues veterans held introductory training sessions, in an attempt to
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