My husband and I were invited to attend one of the Colorado Rockies' opening weekend baseball games against the Athletics this past weekend at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, through a raffle that The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank sponsored.
It was a special T-shirt giveaway to the first 15,000 ballpark guests!
Please click on to enlarge the photo collage.
We saw placards on our way through the ballpark for many other giveaways and theme days ahead for the season.
I took these photos of our foothill neighborhood as we began our drive to Denver, and as you can see, it was a cold day with some icy snow that fell overnight. so.....
...it was nice to know we were going to a private suite within Coors Field, and be part of a group of cornea donor families and cornea recipients.
I was a cornea recipient in 2015, which granted me the miracle of good sight in an eye that had become clouded and scarred from an infection. You can read my story on this post. Every day I say a prayer to thank and honor my donor for the gift of sight.
The private suite was very warm and comfortable with a wonderful view of the baseball field. We were also able to sit outside if we wanted, or stay inside and watch from the window or on the large TV screen.
We saw a Golden Glove award ceremony that two Colorado Rockies players won--Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar. The Rawlings Gold Glove Award is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances. It is awarded at each fielding position in both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL). The Gold Glove is widely considered one of the most prestigious defensive awards in baseball.
While the game progressed, all the guests in the suite enjoyed complimentary food and snacks that The Rocky Mountain Lion Eye Bank had the suite's catering provide.
It was exciting to see the Rockies perform a rare triple play in the second inning! It was only the fifth triple play in their history as a team.
Sadly, the Rockies lost the game to the Athletics, but it was an exciting game nonetheless!
During the game, my husband and I were touched to hear the stories that some of the donor families told us of their loved one's donation. I also told them of my gratitude to have had my full sight restored through cornea donation.
All in all, it was a memorable evening full of meeting and sharing with donors and recipients, during an exciting baseball game, in a warm, comfortable suite with good food.
April is National Donate Life Month
My husband and I are signed up to be organ, eye, and tissue donors through our state driver's licenses in the Donate Life America program.
More than 100,000 patients are estimated to be waiting for a transplant. Give hope and help save lives by registering your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor at your local DMV, on RegisterMe.org.
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It sounds like a wonderful experience attending the Colorado Rockies game, especially with the unique opportunity provided by the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. The special T-shirt giveaway must have added a fun touch to the day, and it’s always exciting to see what other themed events and giveaways are planned for the season. Coors Field seems like a fantastic place to enjoy the game, and it’s great that you could be part of such a special occasion. I hope the rest of the season brings even more memorable moments for you and your husband.
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The game sounds fun, sorry the Rockies lost.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to enjoy the game in the suite!
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!
What an amazing gift you received by that donor. The game looked like loads of fun, too. Being in a suite for a game is a special treat. Happy new week to you.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love a good ballgame and when you have the opportunity, the suite is the way to go! Especially when you are part of a group of interesting people and generous ones, who have shared something so special to make things better for people like you. That was such a special gift and in turn all you do.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an event! And I understand very well your excitement. Here my hubby is a fan of Fussball :)))
ReplyDeleteIt's Tuesday afternoon, it's a good time to write comments.....I'm very happy about your participation in MosaicMonday again.
Wow! What an exciting event and that is awesome you were the recipient of a new cornea.
ReplyDeleteIn all my years of living in Colorado, I was inside Coors Field only once but the view of the mountains was outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWow that Rockies game looks awesome! I hope I can catch one before it gets too hot. I just signed up for Be a Match for bone marrow transplants, I'll be waiting for my swab in the mail, my wife did this in college, and she still hasn't been called about being a match, but I think it's important to try at the very least. It's amazing that you were able to have your full sight restored. Thank you so much for sharing, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to a "real" sports game but that looks incredible with a private suite to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had fun! Glad the transplant went well. I don't really understand how that works (like I know in words how it works but my brain can't understand it's possible!) Medicine is AMAZING. #WordlessWednesday
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time was had by all. I love Coors Field and one time my employer rented one of the suites for a customer event. It was deluxe.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great cause.
...eye sight is something that's easy to take for granted. My cataract surgery make a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun night. And a wonderful cause!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing day at the Rockies game! What a thoughtful gesture by The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank to bring donor families and recipients together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrilling day that must have been. How wonderful to be the recipient of the cornea. We are on the donor program. Its such a wonderful thing .
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All in all it sounds like an awesome event.
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Hi Mille Fiori Favoriti!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly special and meaningful experience—thank you for sharing it so beautifully. 💜 Attending a Rockies game in a private suite would already be a treat, but to be there as part of a community of cornea donors and recipients adds a layer of heartfelt significance that few events could match. I can only imagine the powerful emotions that must have filled that space as stories of generosity and healing were shared. I’m so moved by your own journey—how amazing that the gift of sight was restored to you, and that you carry such gratitude and reverence for your donor each day. That kind of grace is inspiring. 🙏 And what an exciting game too—a triple play! Even if the Rockies didn’t win, that’s the kind of moment that makes baseball magical. ⚾️
Wishing you many more moments of joy, connection, and clear vision ahead—both literally and figuratively. 💫 Lastly, it’s a delight to find your blog thanks to your kind comment on mine. I hope to see you again at John’s Island. Happy weekend to you and yours! John
Wonderful photos. I used to watch Baseball when it was shown over here in the 90s :-D
ReplyDeleteIt's been a decade since I last saw a game on tv or in the stadium. I think it's time to go back.
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How lucky were you. It sounds like you had an entertaining time in the best seats for the game. Snacks too. I remember you had a sore eye when we visited NYC and you couldn't meet us. Glad it is all good now. I have had my cataract fixed on my left eye and I get the right one done on the 30th. Sure makes everything look sharper and more colourful. We have donor written on our licences.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see a baseball game live at the ball park. Big screens can not even compare!. Amazing to have experienced a miracle!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event for everyone to come together. I know you are so thankful for the gift of your eyesight. Thank you for linking up and have a great week.
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