Keeper of The Game
“The mission of Keeper of The Game is to provide kids and young adults with special needs and disabilities unique baseball experiences that foster the growth of those individuals and their love of baseball. Keeper of The Game promotes programs that allow these athletes to play, watch and experience baseball at a very personal level. This is all done with a focus on advancing servant leadership.”
Keeper of The Game’s sixth annual RP11 Strikes and Scholarships bowling event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2027 from 6-9 p.m. at Main Event in Frisco, Texas (9375 Dallas Pkwy.). The foundation’s biggest event of the year will again benefit the Ron Patterson Scholarship Fund for St. Timothy Christian Academy and special needs programming.
In five years, RP11 Strikes and Scholarships has raised $270,311. Last year’s event brought in a record $53,500. Since the start of the Ron Patterson Scholarship Fund in 2022, STCA enrollment has increased from 22 to 55 students.
Bowling, food (appetizers, dinner and dessert), video games, laser tag, putt-putt and an RP11 gift will be included. There will also be silent auction items and raffle prizes.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jonathan Heasley are scheduled to be in attendance as Keeper of The Game Award winners. Several more current, as well as former, professional baseball players will be in attendance.
WFAA reporter Sean Giggy will serve as emcee.
To purchase a lane sponsorship ($5,000; includes 15 tickets and unlimited bowling for up to eight guests at one time), click here. Individual tickets are sold out. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to the Ron Patterson Scholarship Fund, click here.
For more information, email Coach James Vilade at jvilade@prestonwoodchristian.org.
To see a photo gallery from last year’s event, click here. To see a video recap, click here.
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- Keeper of The Game launches “Justin’s Love” programming
- Andrus named 2024 Keeper of The Game Award winner
- Frisco RoughRiders named 2024 Keeper of The Game Team of the Year
- Fourth annual RP11 Strikes and Scholarships event set for Jan. 7
- Keeper of The Game featured in Afriautism Magazine
- Xander becomes Keeper’s first 1 million views athlete
NEXT EVENT!
Miracle League All-Star Game
Home Run Derby (Oct. 17)
We are proud to sponsor the 2026 National Miracle League All-Star Game Home Run Derby on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Harold Bacchus Community Park in Frisco, Texas. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities.
NEW HATS!
Our new “Keeper” hats in white and camo — made by Redwater Hats — are in stock exclusively at D-BAT Frisco. Stop by (10875 John W. Elliott Dr.) and pick yours up for $39 plus tax while supplies last!
STORE!
Shop for all our Keeper, RP11 and J12 gear by clicking here.
KEEPER SPOTLIGHT:
Bridge of Abilities
The Keeper of The Game Foundation is thrilled to partner with Bridge of Abilities. The foundation was created by Danny and Jennifer Dossett. They are proud parents to Brandon, who was born with Down syndrome. Their journey — filled with love, learning and resilience — inspired the creation of a compassionate online resource center designed for parents and caregivers of children and adults with disabilities. To learn more, click here.
NEW PROGRAMMING:
Justin’s Love – #J12
The Keeper of The Game Foundation launch “Justin’s Love” programming in 2025 to provide financial assistance for medically fragile children who become hospitalized. The initiative is in honor of Justin Nelson, who lost a courageous battle with several ailments at the age of 20 in September of 2022. Justin’s Love is also be known as “J12” programming because Justin’s favorite number was 12 and the official logo is in his favorite color, maroon. To learn more, click here. To make a contribution to J12 programming, click here.
AWARD WINNER!
We were honored to win 2020 award for Frisco’s Nonprofit of the Year! Thank you to all our Keepers for helping make it happen.
THANK YOU KEEPERS! This year we raised a record $53,500 for the Ron Patterson Scholarship Fund to help special needs students attend St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. We have raised $270,311 since 2022 because of YOU!
You can always donate directly to the Ron Patterson Scholarship Fund, which benefits special needs students attending St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. Any amount will make an impact. To contribute, please click here. #RP11
Keeper of The Game was featured by PiZetta Media for a “Frontliners TV” mini-documentary. It includes interviews with our Founder James Vilade and Executive Director Bryan Hoctor. To watch, click here.
Keeper of The Game is a proud supporter of Special Olympics since 2014. To learn more about the wonderful organization, click here.
Keeper of The Game is a proud supporter of The Miracle League of Frisco. Keeper of The Game hosts numerous clinics for the league and purchased three new wheelchairs for the athletes. To learn more, click here.
Keeper of The Game is a proud supporter of the JR98 Inc. Foundation, which advocates for mental health and suicide prevention through education and community service. Suffering in silence is not ok. The foundation is run by the Ramirez family, who are winners of the 2022 Keeper of The Game Award. To learn more at JR98 Inc., click here.
SOCIAL KEEPERS
You can keep up with Keeper of The Game on Facebook, X and Instagram. Make sure to tag us and always use the hashtag: #keeperofthegame. Thank you for your support!