“Once again, the security industry has proven their dedication to this cause,” said George Fletcher, Advisory Board Member, Mission 500. “With more than 20 participating companies and 40 sponsors, the event was a huge success and we accomplished both of our goals – money raised and an all-around good time.”

In a spirited competition held at Overpeck County Park in northern New Jersey, the Protection Pirates defeated the Security Sluggers by a score of 12-8. Samsung Techwin America took home the MVP title for raising the greatest amount of funds. The event was organised by Samsung’s Janet Fenner, an Executive Board Member of Mission 500.

Upcoming events for Mission 500 include participation at ASIS in Anaheim, CA on September 28-30 and an industry service trip to Appalachia from October 28-November 1. Service projects for this trip will range from light to difficult and participants will be paired with a project that best suits their talents.

In addition to participating in and raising money for this and other Mission 500 events, security industry professionals can support Mission 500 in a variety of ways, including volunteering to help with the Security 5K/2K at ISC West 2016 or making financial donations. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made with major credit cards and American Express loyalty points.

Now in its 8th year, Mission 500 has worked to focus security industry efforts to aid children through World Vision. World Vision, Mission 500’s parent entity, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping children, families and their communities worldwide by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision and Mission 500 work in partnership in the U.S and around the world.

The Mission 500 Security Softball Game was a collaboration among sponsors and World Vision and Mission 500.