Wilton Wiffle hosted their fourth annual Strike Out Cancer Tournament on Saturday with 12 teams participating and $5,491 fundraised for Levi Coffey, a 5-year-old boy in Milford fighting leukemia.
Traditionally, the proceeds of the games go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Amanda Meltzer’s father, who battled lymphoma and passed away in October 2023. This year, when they learned about Coffey’s battle, the Meltzer family decided to donate the money to his family.
The annual Wiffle ball tournament started when Ezra Meltzer, Amanda’s son, couldn’t find one in the area. Amanda suggested creating a fundraiser given their family’s struggle with leukemia and lymphoma.
This year, a total of 22 games were played as the 12-team bracket competed for the trophy. In the end, the Ella’s Fellas beat the returning champions, The Team.
The Ella’s Fellas donated their prize winnings to Coffey.
“We are very thankful for our friends, family and community members and businesses who donate their time, money, services and concession food to help us pull this off every year,” Amanda said.