It’s a home run as Hope For Three, presenting sponsor Rangeland Energy and the Sugar Land Skeeters partner for the third consecutive year in an effort to Strike Out Autism! The Family Fun Day event will take place at Constellation Field during Opening Weekend on Sunday, April 26, 2015, as the Skeeters take on the Lancaster Barnstormers.

Several activities and celebrations are planned in honor of the many families in our community living with autism. “Strike Out Autism is Hope For Three’s largest ongoing autism awareness event,” said Katie Wiseman, Hope For Three Executive Director. “Our goal is to educate and empower a captivated audience, as well as provide an opportunity for families living with autism to connect. We could not ask for better supporting partners on deck to serve up a family fun day for all concerned,” continued Wiseman.

The Family Fun Area/Picnic Pavilion will allow 100 families living with an autism spectrum disorder to be treated to an exciting day of exclusive events, including a meet and greet with Skeeters players, a parade, fun time on the field, food and entertainment. Because it is Skeeters opening weekend, Hope For Three families will be part of a sell-out crowd of 7,500, or more, fans and supporters. Autism families can now register online to be a game day guest at http://hopeforthree.org/strike-out-autism-2015/.

Back Row left to right: JT Onyett, Sugar Land Skeeters Asst. GM, Jacqueline Holm, Sugar Land Skeeters Director of Sponsorship Services, Kathy Keene Hope For Three Board Member, Swatson, Chris Keene, Rangeland Energy CEO, Dominic Ramos, Sugar Land Skeeters Short Stop and Chris Jones, Sugar Land Skeeters General Manager. Front Row left to right: Katie Wiseman, Hope For Three Executive Director, Darla Farmer, Hope For Three Founder, Alex Keene, Hope For Three Teen Huddle Member and Christina Guerra, Hope For Three PR & Events Coordinator. Photo by Richard De La Haya

Autism is the leading developmental disability in the U.S., affecting one in 68 children, with more than 2,200 residing in the Fort Bend County School Districts. Hope For Three founded in 2011, is a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and providing financial support to families living with the challenges of autism spectrum disorders. If you are interested in joining one of the Strike Out Autism Team Committees or would like to sign on as Sponsor or Underwriter, there are many opportunities for you to be the difference. For more information, contact Christina Guerra at 1-800-317-0787 or visit http://hopeforthree.org/strike-out-autism-2015/.

Media Contact:  Christina Guerra, 800-317-0787, christina@hopeforthree.org