We call successful projects and other big wins for the organization Home Runs. Read about our Home Runs here:
Zack Hample puts the FUN in FUNdraising!!
Just how cool can raising $50,000, or more, be? Read on, and find out...
The Sultan of Snag, the Captain of Capture, the Prince of Procurement...call him what you will, but Zack Hample knows all the tricks about getting baseballs. So much so, in fact, that he has corralled over 3,800 balls at Major League games since 1990. In 2009, Zack will be putting his substantial skills to use for the benefit of Pitch In For Baseball! Join in the fun...for as little as $0.01/ball, you can help Pitch In For Baseball and TRACK ZACK for each ball he snags in 2009. To learn more, CLICK HERE!!
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In Memory of Larry Ennis
He was always doing what he loved....working with young people.
Larry Ennis, a legendary high school baseball/football coach at Emerson in Bergen County, NJ, passed away on New Year's Day at the age of 78. After graduating high school Larry played semipro baseball with legendary football coach, Bill Parcells. Larry was the pitcher and Parcells the catcher. In fact, Larry's first baseball glove was given to him. Larry worked in the New York Giants pro scouting department. His legacy will continue as he will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations in his name may be made to Pitch In For Baseball, 719 Locust La., Ambler, PA 19002. The response has been remarkable as Larry touched so many lives in a positive way.
Field a Team Goal Fulfilled
Travis Kozak's project raises money
"I wanted other boys and girls to be able to experience the important lessons like teamwork and sportsmanship that I have been fortunate to learn through playing baseball since I was five years old. My family helped me find an organization that provides equipment and uniforms to kids in impoverished communities in America and other countries. Through the guidance of Pitch In For Baseball, I was able to fulfill my goal and raise over $1,000.00 to 'field a team.'" Travis Kozak, age 14-Farmington, CT
Postal Service Goes to Bat for Children
100th Anniversary of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"
As organized youth baseball and softball wind down for the summer, the United States Postal Service is suggesting that parents and youngsters who play ball not retire their used gear but ship it instead to "Pitch In For Baseball" a non-profit organization that collects gently used equipment and distributes it to children in need.
"Yesterday, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of baseball's unofficial anthem by issuing the "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" stamp," said Postmaster General John Potter. "Today, we're helping Pitch In For Baseball deliver their message, let your equipment play extra innings, and are encouraging Americans to donate bats, balls, gloves and other equipment so that more children can enjoy the sport."
A Glove of Their Own
A book with a mission
Pitch In For Baseball is honored to join the team that has created the book and movement called A Glove of Their Own. This story is for and about children who have very little and play baseball for the love of the game. The mission mirrors what our organization is trying to do; ensure all kids have a glove of their own. The movement, created by coach and father, Bob Salomon, has transformed a story written by Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling, and Lisa Funari-Willever into a call-to-action. New Jersey publisher Franklin Mason Press will be donating large portions from A Glove of Their Own's profits to organizations that provide equipment to children. This project is the culmination of enormous generosity and good will and we are pleased to join the team. We encourage everyone to go to http://www.agloveoftheirown.com to reserve a copy of the book today! When you order your copy you will have the opportunity to select a charitable organization to benefit from the sale of the book. Scroll down and select PIF 129 and Pitch In For Baseball will receive $3.00 from the sale of the book.
Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest
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.
Weston Area Little League's Major League Donation
19 boxes of equipment via "Re-runs" program
Weston Area Little League (WALL), Florida, District 21, sent 19 boxes of donated equipment! They have been collecting and donating a number of years throug their "Re-runs" drive. Started as a community service project in 2003 by Jake Marika, the league, local travel leagues and the community have all contributed their used equipment. WALL has donated to less fortunate leagues in Florida in Central America, and now they have chosen Pitch In For Baseball to get the equipment where it is needed most!
Service Project Success Story
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.
Eagle Scout to the Rescue
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."
Equipment Managers
We thank the following for their substantial equipment donations:
• Ace Hardware
• Arcadia Little League-Phoenix, AZ
• Aston-Middletown Little League-Media, PA
• Nathanial Altman-Andover, MA
• Ames Little League-Ames, IA
• Brooklyn Bulldogs-Brooklyn, NY
• Matthew Bruskin-Branchburg, NJ
• Jill Camp-Gettysburg, PA
• Brian Chamberlain-Philadelphia, PA
• Congers VMA Little League-Congers, New York
• Cincinnati Reds
• Tom Clark-Pine Brook, NJ
• Churchill American Little League-Melrose, MA
• Clymer Little League-Clymer, PA
• Delano Little League-Delano, CA
• District 52 Little League-San Fransisco, CA
• David Eagan-Winnetka, IL
• Franklin Reg. Panthers 2005/07 Cooperstown Teams-Murrysville, PA
• Ben Gebber-Needham, MA
• Andrew Goldstein-Milford, CT
• Peter Goritz-Livermore, CA
• Half Hollow Hill Little League-Dix Hills, NY
• Hanover Township Little League-Hanover Township, NJ
• Hatboro Little League-Hatboro, PA
• Joe Joyce-Rye Brook, NY
• Andrew Leopold-Philadelphia, PA
• Lewisboro Baseball Association-West Chester, NY
• Michael Lieberberg-Short Hills, NJ
• Lower Gwynedd Little League-Lower Gwynedd, PA
• Philip Marks-Philadelphia, PA
• McDowell Mountain Little League-Scottsdale, AZ
• Monticello Little League-Monticello, IN
• New Albany Little League-New Albany, OH
• Newark American Little League-Newark, DE
• Oreland/Wyndmoor Little League-Oreland, PA
• Pearl River Little League-Pearl River, NY
• Tony Perrotti-Levittown, NY
• Philadelphia Phillies
• Ben Pitler-Marborough, CT
• Pitman Little League-Pitman, NJ
• Rockland Little League-Rockland CA
• Daniel Savage-Ashburn, VA
• Seneca River North Little League-Clay, NY
• Saul Shaaltiel-Cherry Hill, NJ
• Sherman Oaks Little League-Sherman Oaks, CA
• Tanner Sperry-Highlands Ranch, CO
• State Park Little League-Chesterton, IN
• Ryan Truscio-Monmouth, NJ
• Tecumseh Area Little League-Tecumseh, MI
• Towamencin Youth Association Baseball-Kulpsville, PA
• Jordan Trump-North Wales, PA
• Upper Loudoun Little League-Lovettsville, VA
• USA Baseball-Durham, NC
• Verona Little League-Verona, NJ
• Waupun Little League-Waupun, WI
• Ken and Paula Weaver-Orange, CT
• West Norriton Little League-Jeffersonville, PA
• West Raleigh Baseball Association-Raleigh, NC
• Weston Area Little League-District 21-Weston, FL
• West Side Little League-West Chester, PA
• Winchester Little League-Winchester, TN
Special thanks to the hundreds of individual donors who generously sent us a glove, ball or other items we can share with a child who wants to play.
PIFB Warehouse Days
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.
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