USC Sumter baseball to honor Medlin family at Feb. 21 game

The USC Sumter baseball program will host USC Union at Riley Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. in a special double-header dedicated to the strength, resilience and unity of the local community as it rallies around the Medlin family.

For 11 seasons, Coach Tim Medlin led the Fire Ants baseball team with passion, integrity and a commitment to excellence. During those years, his wife, Claudia Medlin, became a beloved and constant presence, supporting not only USC Sumter Baseball, but also the entire Fire Ants athletic family. Tim Medlin stated about his wife, "She loves the game and she loves those kids!"

Recently, Claudia was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and devastating neurological condition. In response, the USC Sumter community is coming together to help ease the financial burden of her medical care.

Money collected through game admission, concessions and additional onsite donations will be contributed directly to the Medlin family. These contributions will help offset the significant medical expenses associated with Claudia's diagnosis and care.

USC Sumter Director of Athletics Adrienne Cataldo stated that "Tim and Claudia have been pillars of our program for years, and their impact stretches far beyond the baseball field. This game is an opportunity for all of us to stand together and support a family that has given so much to USC Sumter. We hope the community will join us in surrounding the Medlins with the strength, generosity and love they have always shown to USC Sumter and our community."

Head Baseball Coach Will Thompson said, "The Medlin family has given everything to the Fire Ant Baseball program for over 12 years. Claudia has been like a second mother to thousands of baseball players. Now it's our turn to give back to them and show our appreciation for everything they have done."

USC Sumter encourages Fire Ant supporters, alumni, students and community members to attend this meaningful event.

Please join us as we honor Claudia and support the Medlin family. Visit Claudia Medlin's Go Fund Me page at gofund.me/fe164b44c to donate today.