In Honor of
Tess Marie Mata

Gloves for Tess is a non-profit in honor of Tess Marie Mata. Tess loved her family and friends, learning Tik Tok dances, her cat Oliver, and softball. Tess was killed, with 18 of her classmates and two teachers, at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022.

GLOVES FOR TESS

IN HONOR OF TESS MARIE MATA

Tess and Softball

Tess loved the Houston Astros and decided to play second base like her two favorite players: José Altuve and her big sister, Faith. She was determined to make the Little League all-star team, so she taught herself how to pitch.

The Mission

Gloves for Tess is a non-profit organization, started by the Mata family, in memory of Tess and in honor of her love of softball. Our organization provides quality gloves to children in need. We believe everyone should be able to follow their passions and realize their full potential.

Help us honor Tess and unlock her love of softball/baseball for all children.

A $100 donation provides a child in need a quality glove.

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"Tess was raised on the softball field, where she spent countless hours watching me, her older sister, play the game. It is my heartfelt wish that her passion and love for softball inspire other young girls to give their all, both on and off the field, just as Tess did."

Faith Mata, Gloves for Tess President

and Tess' Big Sister

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