Giancarlo Stanton and Giancarlo from Mexico at Marlins Ballpark

May 15, 2015

5 year old Giancarlo from Mexico
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Life is funny sometimes how it works. We were headed into the Marlins game with our usual camera, extra lens, empty water bottle, cell phone, etc. We get to security and a young woman was checking my bag. I think it might have been her first day on the job. She told me I could only take in one camera lens and could not take in my water bottle. I tried reasoning with her a little, telling her we had been to 10 MLB ballparks and no one had turned away my empty water bottle or extra camera lens. No luck. So back to our car we go. Although I was hot and thirsty and dreading having to pay $6.00 for water or running to the drinking fountain all night, I was more annoyed about my camera lens. Upon our return, I decided to go to guest services and ask what the deal was with the camera lens. No one at the desk knew why, so they called a very professional young man over, Karl. He said the camera lens should not have been turned away but the water bottle was an MLB policy. He very graciously walked us back to our car, so I could retrieve my camera lens and then got us back in. We told him about our trip and he seemed really interested so we told him all about Unbound and showed him Giancarlo's photograph. He told us that he thought it was a great idea and he was going to talk to someone in the appropriate place to see if he could help. Although no help came at the game, we are hopeful that Karl can help spread the word. Then a lovely couple sat next to us and we were able to talk to them as well. She took all our information about Unbound, so maybe she too will help spread the word or decide to become a sponsor. Her name was Joali and she is originally from Venezuala. We have found getting sponsors at the ballpark a little challenging but this was a great day at the beautiful Marlins ballpark.

Giancarlo Stanton, the Marlins player that represents  5 year old Giancarlo hit 2 home runs tonight to the Marlins fans delight!.  

New friends at the ballpark

From the Bobblehead museum at Marlins stadium

The other interesting thing about tonight is that the Braves starting  pitcher  was Julio Teheran.  He represents Juliana who also still needs a sponsor. We did not see him pitch in Atlanta,but got to see him here.

Julio Teheran throws a pitch

1 year old Juliana

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