Sports fans have been an important part of the explosive success both collegiate and professional athletics has enjoyed. In 2013 a recognition award show was created to honor fans and their contribution to the sports industry it's called the What A Fan Awards. Its has been held in Orlando Florida for the last three years and has now been relocated to Los Angeles California beginning July 15th 2016. Over the coming weeks we're going to introduce you to some of the countries most devoted fans of all genres of sports in their own words.
I have been a fan for 26 years.
Why should you be selected winner in your category?
I love my Orioles and support them win or lose. I put my whole heart into trying to support my team, and to represent all that is good as an Orioles fan!! THE BEST FANS IN BASEBALL!!!
What triggered your passion for sports?
My Parents would bring me to Orioles games when I was a baby. I grew up watching baseball, collecting baseball cards, and also playing softball. I was always trying to learn the different parts of the game.
Favorite sports moment?
When I was about 8 years old I was in the Junior Baysox Club and was able to learn how to field, throw, and all around play the game of baseball. It was a really awesome experience and one I will never forget.
Who would you like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Cal Ripken Jr. He was my favorite player growing up and I was so upset to see him retire.
What charitable programs are you involved with?
I am not as involved with charitable Programs as I would like to be yet. I have been doing a few 1 mile to 5k walks for breast cancer, Casey Cares, and Kids Peace. I am also working on making jewelry to sell to donate proceeds to the Casey Cares foundation.
How does your family feel about your passion?
They support me 100%. they love it. We love going to the games together.
How was your character or costume created?
About 4 years ago I really wanted a way to support the Orioles. You always see and hear about football no matter what season it is and I wanted to show some love for baseball. So I tried to create a headband that said Orioles on it. But once I did that I didn't like the attention I was getting, so I decided to make myself a mask then it kind of grew from that.
How important is it to you to have an award show for fans?
It would be really cool to get an award but I wouldn't say it was really important. I do it for fun to make people smile I don't do it to get anything out of it.
What would winning mean to you?
It would be really humbling there are so many fans out there and it was just nice to be nominated.
Learn more about the What A Fan Awards by visiting www.whatafanshow.com and if you or someone you know are devoted, passionate and dedicated sports fans let them know they too could be Nominated for this honor!
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