Ryan Vilade Continues Father’s Legacy with Keeper of the Game Foundation
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Ryan Vilade is continuing his father's legacy through the Keeper of the Game Foundation. The organization, founded by his father James, supports children with special needs and disabilities by sharing the game of baseball and providing…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 19, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Ryan Vilade is actively involved in extending his father’s philanthropic work through the Keeper of the Game Foundation. The organization, established by his father James, is dedicated to supporting children with special needs and disabilities.
The foundation’s mission centers on sharing the experience of baseball with these children and providing tangible assistance. This support can include aiding in the procurement of essential items such as wheelchairs or new baseball gloves, thereby enabling greater participation and enjoyment of the sport.
Vilade himself is a regular participant in the foundation’s initiatives, notably the ‘Magic Mondays’ program. This particular initiative extends an invitation to local baseball leagues comprised of children with unique abilities. These leagues are given the opportunity to experience being on a professional baseball field during home games, fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Through these efforts, the Keeper of the Game Foundation, with Ryan Vilade’s continued involvement, aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special needs and disabilities, using the unifying power of baseball.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Burger on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
