Press Corps Defeats Lawmakers in Annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game for Charity
The annual Congressional Women's Softball Game was held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., where the Washington press corps team defeated the lawmakers with a final score of 22-16. The event raises money for the Young Survival Coalition, an organization…
Lafayette, IN, September 23, 2026 — The annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game took place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The event featured a matchup between the Washington press corps team and the lawmakers.
In the contest, the Washington press corps team emerged victorious over the lawmakers, securing a final score of 22-16. The game is a recurring tradition that aims to bring together members of the legislative branch and the journalists who cover them for a charitable cause.
The primary purpose of the annual game is to raise funds for the Young Survival Coalition. This organization is dedicated to supporting young women who are battling breast cancer. The event highlights community engagement and support for cancer awareness and research.
Details regarding the specific date of the game, the names of players, or the total amount raised were not provided in the summary. The venue for the game was Audi Field, a sports stadium located in Washington, D.C.
The tradition serves as an opportunity for bipartisan engagement and a platform to raise awareness and financial support for critical health initiatives, underscoring the role of public events in supporting charitable organizations.
Story summarized from the original created by Emma Wulfhorst on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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