Support the Lady Tigers

My name is Christopher Astacio. I am the Head Softball coach for a special group of girls in the South Bronx, New York. My girls who I consider like daughters have endured what most adults have yet or never wish to experience. There are times where I commend them for their strength and fortitude. Since most of my girls do not have fathers, they look to me. This team has grown together so much and I would love you to see their accomplishments. Dealing with stomach cancer, my team has given me the strength and support to stay positive. Below is our short documentary conveying our journey.
Three and a half years ago, I had a vision to create a program in which girls would be able to see their true beauty from within and learn to love each other and more importantly, themselves. With a bucket of wiffle balls and one cracked plastic bat, the Lady Tigers were born. It was by far the most difficult year for the team.The program was designed to help some of the most challenging girls in the school and on several. For them girls, life was all about survival and softball has definitely helped these young ladies find the good in their lives and the good in themselves.

Working closely with the Fireworks coach, Julie Moore Venn, we are able to send my girls to Chicago to experience an opportunity of a lifetime at Bandits stadium in April 2016. They had the chance to step foot in a real softball stadium, hear their name announced as they walk out onto the field, feel the lights overhead, etc.

Join me in conveying to Lady Tigers, my daughters whom I have adopted into my heart, that they are not alone in their struggles. Send girls who only know the coldness of the inner city streets of the South Bronx to the warm hearts located in Chicago. Help my girls witness a much brighter world beyond their concrete jungle. My girls lives will be forever changed knowing that they are those who care for them. In turn, they will start to believe in themselves, unlocking their potential, further steering them towards the path of success.

Funds received from this unique project will go towards transportation, hotel and food for 25 Lady tigers and 5 chaperones for 3-4 days.

Please visit our Facebook page to learn more about our girls Lady Tigers of NY

Videos and Links to News Articles/Segments:

NY Yankees Honor the Lady Tigers


1. Lady Tigers apperance on Fox 5 News 2. Appearance on CBS News
3. NY1 second appearance
4. SNY (home of the NY Mets) second appearance 
5. NY Daily News second appearance
6. Chicago News - WGN