TEAM REPORT
SUMMER 2020
Creating
Dream Come True Moments
Today is the Day! Flags are blowing in the breeze
and excitement is in the air. Fans are sporting the colors of their favorite team. In the distance we hear the sound of popcorn popping and the smell of fresh cut grass draws our eyes to the immaculately groomed field. Players take to the field to stretch and warm up for the competition ahead. At home plate, umpires and managers shake hands as the teams move to the first and third base lines for introductions and the singing of the National Anthem. A child stands meekly by the home team dugout preparing for a scary, yet a dream come true moment. After receiving encouragement and a microphone from the stadium program director, the child takes a deep breath, summoning inner strength and bellows out “Play Ball!”. With pride and a joyful stride, the child runs into his families’ embrace and will now forever be known as the brave one that seized the opportunity to announce the familiar phrase on opening day at the ballpark, experiencing a never to be forgotten dream come true moment.
Welcome to the “ALL RISE Team Report” quarterly newsletter, where we will share our journey of creating opportunities for children and youth to engage in activities that produce dream come true moments. Here you will be able to check out the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation’s game plan to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens. With the generous support from our Family Continued on page 3
We are looking forward to connecting with fans again and getting back out on the field as soon as possible.
Aaron Judge addresses the attendees gathered at the 2019 ALL RISE benefit dinner at Enzo Olive Oil Mill.
As our communities struggle to cope with COVID-19, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation would like to salute our first responders and the front line medical teams that are working to keep us all safe.
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