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Commends the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association for hosting its second annual Olan Cunningham Baseball Camp in Russellville, Alabama on September 29, 2018.

The "Legends for Youth" program provides baseball training and positive role modeling to boys and girls ages six through high school who would otherwise be unable to attend a baseball camp.

Since 1996, the program has conducted more than 150 clinics serving more than 16,500 children, with typical clinics involving 150 kids and 7-8 coaches.

The program's three-fold mission includes providing a fun, positive baseball experience; offering positive role models and life skills education on substance abuse prevention and educational importance; and teaching baseball fundamentals through multi-station instruction.

Typical clinic instruction covers base running, throwing, outfield play, hitting, bunting, pitching, infield, catching, and life skills, concluding with an autograph session.