On Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics served up root beer floats in the always tasty 13th annual A’s MUG Rootbeer Float Day. The event, which raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was a huge success, as A’s players, wives, girlfriends, coaches and broadcasters raised over $24,000 for the cause! This year’s haul brings the… [Continue Reading...]
Cleveland Indians to fill the house for charity
March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Cleveland Indians announced Thursday they will continue a popular community outreach program this upcoming year entitled “Fill the House for Charity”. Details are below. (Via the Cleveland Indians) - CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians community outreach initiative “Fill the House for Charity” returns for the 2012 season. Now featured during 12 Tuesday home games, the Cleveland… [Continue Reading...]
Craig Breslow: The Strike 3 Foundation
February 1, 2012 By
Player: Craig Breslow Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics Website: The Strike 3 Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The Strike 3 Foundation is a charitable agency that heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research. Founded in 2008 by MLB pitcher Craig Breslow, the tenets of the Strike 3… [Continue Reading...]
Josh Willingham Foundation
January 29, 2012 By
Player: Josh Willingham Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, Florida Marlins Website: Josh Willingham Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): Josh Willingham is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Oakland A’s. Josh is a native of Florence, a vibrant city in the northwest corner of Alabama, an areas that locals passionately… [Continue Reading...]
Ron Darling Foundation
January 28, 2012 By
Player: Ron Darling Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Oakland Athletics Website: Ron Darling Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): The Ron Darling Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In 2009, Ron Darling became the founder of the charity. Our mission is to raise money through a variety of events such as,… [Continue Reading...]
Nick Swisher: Swish’s Wishes
January 28, 2012 By
Player: Nick Swisher Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics Website: Swish’s Wishes Mission/Info (Via the website): The Nick Swisher Foundation’s “Swish’s Wishes” is dedicated to enriching lives and lifting the spirits of children who are facing vital health issues while providing care, comfort and support through the most difficult of times. We are… [Continue Reading...]
The Mike and Shara Sweeney Foundation
January 27, 2012 By
Player: Mike Sweeney Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies Website: The Mike and Shara Sweeney Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): We care about youth. We believe in the youth of today. It is in our youth that we have the greatest opportunity to change the ills of our day. And from… [Continue Reading...]
Johnny Damon Foundation
January 25, 2012 By
Player: Johnny Damon Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians Website: Johnny Damon Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): Professional baseball player Johnny Damon established The Johnny Damon Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3, to raise and donate funds to charitable organizations. The Foundation assists local and… [Continue Reading...]
Reggie Jackson: Mr. October Foundation
January 25, 2012 By
Player: Reggie Jackson Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: Kansas City Athletics, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, California Angels Website: The Mr. October Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The Mr. October Foundation for Kids is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on the support of contributors to accomplish our goals. Any amount that helps us… [Continue Reading...]
Pitcher Auctions For Pastime For Patriots
December 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is a profile in courage. Having suffered a severe concussion and a fractured skull in 2004, his journey to the major leagues has been one filled with trials and tribulations. Brad founded Pastime for Patriots as a way to give back to the men and women of the Armed… [Continue Reading...]
