We call successful projects and other big wins for the organization Home Runs. Read about our Home Runs her
5th Anniversary
The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest, the country's first and most extensive traveling baseball festival in history, gives fans the opportunity to share the game of baseball with kids around the world through Pitch In For Baseball. "Playing baseball may not solve all of the world?s problems, but it can certainly help," states baseball superstar Reggie Jackson. "Every child should have a chance to experience all the great things about baseball, from learning about teamwork and sportsmanship, to the fun of being outdoors with friends and slugging your first home run. I hope baseball fans everywhere will join me in applauding the Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest, Xbox 360 and Best Buy in supporting the efforts of Pitch In For Baseball." Anyone donating new or used equipment to the special collection tent at Fun Fest Tour Stops will receive valuable coupons from Xbox 360 and Best Buy, and an exclusive home team ticket offer. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest is coming to the following locations (subject to change):
• 04/25/08 - Birmingham Barons (Alabama)
• 04/27/08 - Huntsville Stars (Alabama)
• 05/02/08 - Charleston RiverDogs (South Carolina)
• 05/04/08 - Augusta GreenJackets (Georgia)
• 05/06/08 - Asheville Tourists (North Carolina)
• 05/09/08 - Winston-Salem Warthogs (North Carolina)
• 05/11/08 - Charlotte Knights (North Carolina)
• 05/14/08 - Salem Avalanche (Virginia)
• 05/16/08 - Frederick Keys (Maryland)
• 05/18/08 - Harrisburg Senators (Pennsylvania)
• 05/20/08 - Wilmington Blue Rocks (Delaware)
• 05/24/08 - Portland Sea Dogs (Maine)
• 05/26/08 - Pawtucket Red Sox (Rhode Island)
• 05/27/08 - New Britain Rock Cats (Connecticut)
• 05/30/08 - Syracuse Chiefs (New York)
• 06/01/08 - Rochester Red Wings (New York)
• 06/04/08 - South Bend Silver Hawks (Indiana)
• 06/06/08 - Cedar Rapids Kernels (Iowa)
• 06/08/08 - Peoria Chiefs (Illinois)
• 06/12/08 - Schaumburg Flyers (Illinois)
• 06/14/08 - Rockford Riverhawks (Illinois)
• 06/18/08 - Lincoln Saltdogs (Nebraska)
• 06/20/08 - Iowa Cubs (Des Moines)
• 06/22/08 - Kansas City T-Bones (Missouri)
• 06/25/08 - St. Paul Saints (Minnesota)
• 06/28/08 - Omaha Royals (Nebraska)
• 07/01/08 - Springfield Cardinals (Missouri)
• 07/03/08 - Tulsa Drillers (Oklahoma)
• 07/04/08 - Tulsa Drillers (Oklahoma)
• 07/06/08 - Oklahoma City RedHawks (Oklahoma)
• 07/10/08 - Arkansas Travelers (North Little Rock)
• 07/13/08 - Round Rock Express (Texas)
• 07/18/08 - Fort Worth Cats (Texas)
• 07/21/08 - Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas)
• 07/25/08 - Tucson Sidewinders (Arizona)
• 07/29/08 - Modesto Nuts (California)
• 07/30/08 - Sacramento RiverCats (California)
• 08/05/08 - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (California)
• 08/08/08 - Las Vegas 51s (Nevada)
• 08/11/08 - Salt Lake Bees (Utah)
• 08/16/08 - River City Rascals (Missouri)
• 08/19/08 - Evansville Otters (Indiana)
• 08/23/08 - Fort Wayne Wizards (Indiana)
• 08/27/08 - Akron Aeros (Ohio)
• 08/29/08 - Lakewood BlueClaws (New Jersey)
Pefect Plan from A to Zach
Zach Kronick, pictured here with PIFB Executive Director David Rhode, conducted an equipment collection drive for his Bar Mitzvah service project. Zach not only collected several hundred pieces of equipment but also raised over $600 for Pitch In For Baseball.
Delaware's Kirby Mills makes a difference!
Pictured below with his collected equipment ready for shipment, Eagle Scout Kirby Mills says, "I chose to get involved with PIFB because I thought it was a great organization to support and to complete my Eagle Scout Project. Being able to help underprivelaged youth is a feeling I'll cherish forever."
We thank the following for their substantial equipment donations:
• Ace Hardware
• Nathanial Altman-Andover, MA
• Ames Little League-Ames IA
• Brooklyn Bulldogs-Brooklyn, NY
• Matthew Bruskin-Branchburg, NJ
• Brian Chamberlain-Philadelphia, PA
• Cincinnati Reds
• Tom Clark-Pine Brook, NJ
• Churchill American Little League-Melrose, MA
• Clymer Little League-Clymer, PA
• Franklin Reg. Panthers 2005/07 Cooperstown Teams-Murrysville, PA
• Ben Gebber-Needham, MA
• Peter Goritz-Livermore, CA
• Half Hollow Hill Little League-Dix Hills, NY
• Hatboro Little League-Hatboro, PA
• Andrew Leopold-Philadelphia, PA
• Michael Lieberberg-Short Hills, NJ
• Philip Marks-Philadelphia PA
• McDowell Mountain Little League-Scottsdale, AZ
• Monticello Little League-Monticello, IN
• Newark American Little League-Newark, DE
• Oreland/Wyndmoor Little League-Oreland, PA
• Pearl River Little League-Pearl River, NY
• Philadelphia Phillies
• Ben Pitler-Marborough, CT
• Daniel Savage-Ashburn, VA
• Saul Shaaltiel-Cherry Hill, NJ
• Sherman Oaks Little League-Sherman Oaks, CA
• State Park Little League-Chesterton, IN
• Ryan Truscio-Monmouth, NJ
• Upper Loudoun Little League-Lovettsville, VA
• USA Baseball
• Waupun Little League-Waupun, WI
• West Norriton Little League-Jeffersonville, PA
• West Raleigh Baseball Association-Raleigh, NC
• Weston Area Little League-District 21-Weston, FL
Christ's Lutheran Church, Oreland, PA
Volunteers from Christ's Lutheran Church in Oreland, PA came out to the PIFB warehouse to help us assemble shipments to recipient leagues. If you have a group that would like to help out at the PIFB warehouse, please contact us. We'd be happy for you to Pitch In.
Gulf Coast support!
Throughout the spring and summer of 2006, Basking Ridge Little League collected new or gently used youth baseball and softball gloves, catcher's gear, bats, youth batting helmets, and baseballs to deliver to youth programs in the Gulf Coast. Under the leadership of Board member Rob Moldovan, they witnessed a generous response not only from members of Basking Ridge Little League, but also from members of other area leagues whose summer travel teams have participated in games at Basking Ridge Little League.
Labor of Love
On Monday September 4, 2006, the Phillies and Major League Baseball's Baseball Tomorrow Fund conducted a tremendously successful equipment collection event to benefit Pitch In For Baseball. Each donor of the more than 2,000 pieces of equipment received a raffle ticket with winners receiving autographed items from Chase Utley, MVP Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Mike Leiberthal or Jimmy Rollins.
Gathering Gloves
This August and September, participating Ace Hardware stores around the United States are collecting gloves and catcher's mitts to support the work of Pitch In For Baseball. We are delighted to have Ace Hardware on board as new corporate partner.
Major Corporate Sponsor
Worth Sports joined Pitch In For Baseball as a major corporate sponsor. Worth's sizeable donation of new baseball and softball bats this past spring have been incredibly valuable in Pitch In For Baseball's ability to support the needs of many recipient communities.
Baseball Donation
Spalding has joined the list of equipment manufacturers supporting the work of Pitch In For Baseball. Their donation of new baseballs was quite well received by the coaches and players in Tickfaw, Louisiana a community just outside of New Orleans.
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