Help Daniel & the Auckland, Arahi Baseball Club Represent NZ Baseball at the 2027 World Masters Games!

$1,040 of $5,000 goal

Given by 3 generous donors in 8 weeks

This will be fundraising for the Auckland Arahi team & I to go play in the Baseball World Masters Games 2027 in Kansai, Japan

Auckland

Kia ora,

I'm Daniel Morrison

A Kiwi baseball nut in a land of rugby and cricket. Baseball has given me incredible mates, road trips, and the rush of the game—through the North Shore City Baseball Club and Kiwi baseball ops (umpiring & behind-the-scenes work).

Our team's YouTube channel shows it all: banter, big plays, and close games. Check out the recordings—links in the videos! (https://youtube.com/@ddm0z2?si=fD1WrXg9kPF5wOfb)

My dream? Representing New Zealand at the Baseball World Masters Games 2027 in Kansai, Japan (May 15–21). It's my biggest lifelong sports event (30+ athletes), and Japan is baseball's spiritual home, packed stadiums, elite play, iconic fields like Moriyama Civic Stadium. Competing there as a Kiwi is a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

To get on that plane and suit up, I need help with the essentials—no luxuries, just the costs to compete. Funds breakdown:

Team accommodation (shared, near venues)

Meals during the competition week

Baseball gear/equipment (uniforms, gloves, cleats, maintenance)

Umpire and official fees

Modest team bonding (post-game meals to celebrate, reflect, and build camaraderie)

Every contribution counts—$10 helps with gear, $200 edges me toward flights. Extra goes to team support or Kiwi baseball.Your support means believing in a passion project against the odds. If you can't donate, a share or comment spreads the word hugely.

Let's create stories from Japan together!

Ngā mihi nui,

Daniel Morrison

Proud Kiwi baseballer – WMG 2027 bound

Use of funds

Funds will go towards team accommodation, meals, baseball gear and equipment, umpires, and team celebrations to mark games and build camaraderie experiencing world-class baseball in its spiritual home!