Challenger Baseball is designed to provide a program for the mentally and physically challenged children and adults to enjoy the full benefits of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun in an environment designed specifically to meet the needs of each challenged athlete.

With the inception of the Wooden Bat Classic in 1997, so was the adoption of Challenger Baseball as its official charity. In the beginning, Bob Wagner raised funds through annual "kangaroo courts" of each team participating in the WBC. Although the "kangaroo courts" are in the past, the WBC players are asked each year to donate to the Challenger Baseball program. These funds help the Challenger program purchase uniforms, equipment, as well as other support devices and make this worthwhile and inspirational program a continuing success story.

Besides providing the essentials, the WBC makes a contribution towards the funding of the statewide Challenger Baseball festival. In 2005, the festival was renamed to honor Bob Wagner for his contributions, dedication, and love for the Challenger program as well as to all the "kids" who love playing baseball as much as he did. The Bob Wagner Florida Challenger Baseball Festival in held every spring at the Lee County Sports Complex in Ft. Myers, FL and more than 20 teams from all over the state come for a weekend of fun and baseball.