Where does the money go?

What Most of you May Know: At the end of the 1985 season, the Taylors Football League hit the bottom. Facing financial disaster because of outstanding debts, the newly elected Board of Directors took a stand and decided not to let the once proud league close its doors or hearts to the communities it served. Several fundraising activities were initiated which generated only a small amount of funds. Nearly exhausted by their efforts to rekindle the dying league, the board decided to follow up on a suggestion for a Celebrity Softball Game with guest from soap operas.

Taking the attitude "nothing ventured, nothing gained", the board spent six long months struggling against, what seemed, insurmountable odds. Their first objective was to gain the support of the local communities; their second , to obtain the funds to pay for the event. Neither came easy - the league went bankrupt three times while trying to pay advance monies. No one had ever heard of the Taylors Football League, so most celebrities requested payment up front. During the final execution stage of the event, the local newspapers, television and radio stations championed the league's cause and gave more support than the league had ever hoped to receive. The league owes a debt of gratitude to the many local radio and television personalities and community leaders who actively participated.

Through the years, Celebrity Softball has been a major fundraising event for this League. Because of its success, we have been able to continue with the tradition of teaching today's youth good sportsmanship, physical fitness and team work through organized sports. 2006 the league decided to do away with the Softball event and starting in 2007 the league has decided to do the First Annual "Days into Night" Celebrity Charity Event. We hope that this will be as long running and succesful. All proceeds from the event go straight to TYA for sponsorships and day to day running of the league!

Now what Most of you May Not Know: The Days into Night Committee are not professionals of any type. We are not agents, we are not advertising executives, and we are not professional event planners, we are not even website designers (even though - yes - we do that too). What we are is a group of moms and dads who after 40 to 50 hour work weeks volunteer our time with the Taylors Youth Association and spend COUNTLESS hours putting together an event that is fun for the fans but never forgetting that it is simply for the children. Yes, that is right, we are volunteers, so please be patient with your criticisms and complaints - we do our best to make sure EVERYONE; the fans, the guests, and the kids, are all happy when they go home, and we do it for free! Last year alone we raised enough money for several sponsorship children who would otherwise not have been able to afford to play in organized sports. We also purchased some much needed updated (and safer) football and cheerleading equipment.

So from us to you - thank for your continued support and we look forward to our new adventure. DAYS INTO NIGHT !!