INSPIRE
Spark A Change
Stories have the power to connect and inspire and foster care is apart of our Bananas story. From the team owners, a man-nana, and a former host family, the Savannah Bananas is packed with advocates for the community. We are proud to use our platform as a place of inspiration and to be a part of a narrative that sparks change.
The Cole Family
Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. The Cole's started the organization with the goal to make baseball fun and bring families together. Inspired by the foster care community, Emily and Jesse became...
Celebrating Sarah Michaels
Indianapolis, Indiana gave us the largest crowd in Banana Ball history. It was a magical sight as I watched the crowd come together all standing, clapping, and cheering for one incredible woman who is making a difference, Sarah Michaels. When we launched Bananas...
Celebrating The Gandy Family
A crowd, brought to their feet and wiping their tears, celebrated the Gandy Family on June 17th, 2023 in Grayson Stadium. Jim and Iris Gandy became a licensed foster family in 2018. The family currently have 9 children in their home. Of those children, 6 are currently...
The Mathias Family
Catherine and her husband met in 2015 and were married in 2020. The couple moved to Savannah in 2021; Catherine is the Recruitment Coordinator for Elks Aidmore, a therapeutic foster care agency, and her husband serves in the military. Faith is important to both of...
The Meyers Family
Tris Meyers is a fan-favorite and known in Bananaland as the Man Nandalorian, Man-Nana. On game day, you’ll find Tris running around the stadium bringing enthusiastic energy and smiles to the crowd. What fans don’t see is Tris’s involvement in the foster care...
Creating A Brighter Future
Imagine the feeling of knowing your actions, no matter how small, are contributing to a larger cause. Make a difference in the foster care community. Your involvement matters!