This Tampa Bay 28 feature shows Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot joining visually impaired students at Lighthouse of Pinellas as part of the team’s Reading with the Rays community outreach. The visit highlighted the joy of reading, with students sharing books in braille alongside a professional athlete and connecting over stories and encouragement. Broadcaster Enrique Oliu, who is visually impaired himself, joined the event and spoke about the power of representation and confidence building for young readers. Special Rays hats with braille on the brim were also given out to celebrate inclusion and disability pride.
