Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation Team Report Summer 2023

TEAM REPORT

Time to Celebrate Students

As the clock ticks and time moves on, I re ect on the daily phone calls and visits with my mother and father. Often my mother would tell me to sit a bit and visit. We would share a giggle along with a story, catch up on the happenings of the day, and check in on family matters. These visits became more special during the last few years of their lives. I must confess that my life’s busyness easily got in the way of our quality time together and it took effort to handle my family, home, activities and schedules, career, and personal obligations. Watching the clock also reminds me of the times my parents made a commitment to instill in my brothers and sister the basic, yet easily forgotten responsibility to spend time with family and friends. Our faithful road trips to visit family in Wisconsin, Georgia, & Illinois; the barbecues to celebrate family, friends, birthdays, weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, housewarmings, harvests, holidays, and just because events; church events; supporting family and friends during dif cult and happy times; were strategic maneuvers to drive home the importance of living a Christ centered life and a sense of responsibility for family and friends. Over eighty years, this loving gift of time has in uenced family and friends.

Spring and summer have always been a time for us to celebrate our children’s academic accomplishments and the ALL RISE Foundation is no different. This issue is full of pictures that capture smiles and recent accomplishments in our three regions: Bronx

& Community

Educational All-Star Day, Aspiring Leaders CADA Leadership Conference, Aaron’s hometown Cherry Festival and high school scholarship award. It does not stop there. Our webstore was launched on May 22nd to develop our following. Our Foundation tee shirt will create a time for community members to talk about Aaron’s Foundation and help people understand that our programs and mission are focused on citizenship and leadership development for children and youth. On Father’s Day, we launched the #Just5Minutes campaign to encourage others to participate in making an impact on our youth. It only takes 5 minutes, a small amount of time, to create a meaningful experience, whether it is bike riding, playing catch, reading a book together, or simply being friendly. Aaron says he “believes a connected child will have a better chance to be happy and successful.” Right before our eyes, we see children becoming con dent leaders and role models with a strong sense of community. Spending time with our children is a game changer, something I experienced rst hand with my parents. Won’t you join our mission to make an impact on our children? I bet you won’t regret using your time as a gift to others. Here is

Bronx Educational All-Star Day (BEAD) at Yankee Stadium

MISSION

ALL RISE will inspire children & youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.

Board of Directors

Aaron Judge Founder

Patty Judge President/ Executive Director

Linda Johnson Vice President/ Secretary

Bev Pugh

Carol Derksen Treasurers

Sonia Gradin Member at Large

CHAMBERS Judge’s

We walk by faith, not by sight – 2 Corinthians 5:7

Watching and Listening

When I was in elementary school, I would go with my Dad to his basketball team practices and watch him coach these older kids into being great and playing like a team. I was pretty young, but I would go home and try to do the things I had seen those older boys do. I was always watching. I also saw how my father attended coaching clinics and leadership events to try to discover new ways to help the kids on his team get better. He was pretty good at getting through to most players, but he wanted to nd ways to help ALL of them succeed. His ongoing process of trying to reach all of his players was something I consciously watched for as I grew older. He knew that some kids learned differently, and he looked for ways to differentiate his coaching, instead of just trying to make them conform to his way of teaching. In some ways it was about listening and trying new things.

As a kid in Linden or college athlete in Fresno pursuing my dream of being a professional baseball player, I was constantly watching how the pros played their sport and handled themselves both on and off the eld. Once I was a professional, I began reaching out to teammates and players that came before me to discuss how they see the game, and in particular hitting. I liked to hear the words they use to describe their approach at the plate and gain their perspective on the game. Perhaps their approach would never work for me, but by asking, I can learn about them, how they think and what is important to them. I learn their language. As a student of the game always striving to be better, I was always watching and listening.

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Since being named the 16th captain of the New York Yankees, nothing really has changed in how I approach being a teammate. My focus in that role is being a friend and perhaps a resource. I still have those conversations with everyone. I learn their language of hitting, their humor, and their approach. I still watch how they go about their business and try to notice the little things they do that might have an impact. Perhaps, when they are struggling, I can have a conversation and repeat back to them that one key idea that made them successful in the past. Sometimes just that easy conversation with a friend, not a coach, is enough for them to nd the inspiration they were looking for.

The idea for ALL RISE came from that early observation of players and how they conducted themselves off the eld. As ALL RISE continues its mission to inspire youth to reach for their dreams, we recognize there isn’t one way to reach all kids. We are continuing to grow our programs and expand our reach. Through the ALL RISE Mini-Grants, our baseball camps, aspiring leaders programs and our upcoming reading initiatives, we are nding new ways to touch the lives of young people. We are watching and listening to today's youth and we think there is a lot to be excited about. We hope you stick around for the journey.

Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge, Founder

On May 10th, we partnered with the New York Yankees to recognize 10,500 fth through 8th grade students from districts 7-12 at the Bronx Educational ALL-Star Day (BEAD). Students received acknowledgement and awards from NYC public school administrators, leaders, and educators in three areas: Leadership and Teamwork, Academics, and Community Service. Jean Afterman, Esq., Brian Cashman, NYY General Manager, and Chancellor David Banks, NYC Public Schools, kicked off the event. Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of the Bronx Community Foundation introduced the NYY Captain, Aaron Judge, to encourage the students to take their education seriously. Our student speaker, Noni Jacobs, representing the ALL RISE Foundation, #ICANHELP, and Spring 36 LLC (a recipient of our mini-grant), challenged students to be positive. Noni said, “There are so many ways you can make the world a better and safer place. Being an agent of good character and positivity can inspire others to pay it forward— good energy is contagious like that.” Kim Karr, Co-Founder for #ICANHelp and ALL RISE partner, echoed Noni’s words and introduced students to the value of being positive online and to delete negativity. NYY manager, Aaron Boone, was on hand to congratulate the students and reminded them that they are the future and a valuable part of the NYY Bronx family. This special day was rewarding and inspiring for Bronx students.

Bronx Educational All-Star Day in NYY Stadium

May and June have been full of meet & greets with our NY region mini-grant recipients, NYC Public School of cials, New York State Council on Leadership and Student Activities, ALL RISE Reading & Literacy experts, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. These collaborations allowed us to share programs and dreams, broaden our networks, lay the foundation for future events, and develop friendships and commonalities to expand our reach.

Ethan Waddle Receives

Scholarship Award

Ethan Waddle is the recipient of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Linden High School, California, 2023 Scholarship Award of $1,000. The check was presented to Ethan at the Linden High School Senior Awards Night by Aaron’s Mom, Patty Judge, President/Executive Director of the Foundation. A determined and helpful senior who did a wonderful job on his essay describing what responsible citizenship looks like, Ethan will be attending Sonoma State University in the fall.

Noni Jacobs, 2023 BEAD student speaker, and Freida Kasimis, 2019 BEAD student speaker, along side Patty.

Arleigh Rothenberg, Spring 36, LLC; Andrew Rubinson, Morgan wordes, Carly Nin from Urban Dove HiRisers; Josue De Paz & Hana Seligman First Tech Fund; Steven & Jen Neal with Bronx Compass High School; Linda Johnson, VP/Secretary; Patty Judge, President/Executive Director; Marilyn Moss & Family, representing Marilyn Moss Events.

Arleigh Rothenbert, Spring 36, LLC; Karon Williams, John Harrison, Joseph McKie, Charles Myers from Tourettes Foundation; David York, Students in Sports; Joe "The Gamer" Petraro (front and center), Annie & Ozzie Petraro; Kim Karr, #ICANHELP; Noah Gilder, PSI Sports; Patty & Wayne Judge, Linda Johnson

CADA Leadership Conference

Linden students gain leadership skills

The ALL RISE Foundation sent a delegation of 17 junior high students from Linden Uni ed to attend the California Association of Directors of Activities and California Association of Student Leaders Modesto Central Valley Spring Student Leadership Conference on May 2, 2023. The conference focused on training and preparing newly elected student leaders for the upcoming school year, as well as helping them learn to navigate the responsibilities as a student leader. Below you will nd comments from three of the students who were part of this year’s delegation of students committed to making a difference at their school. It is rewarding to be involved in their growth as leaders!

I learned many new skills and qualities while attending the Leadership Conference. While in attendance I participated in multiple workshops. These include “Psychology in Leadership” and “Putting the FUN in FUNdraising,” as well as having the opportunity to listen to various speakers. I learned the importance of leaving a legacy, building a team environment, and putting others before yourself. I speci cally learned just how important it is to take action. As guest speaker Kim Karr stated, “If you know how to do it, then do it. If not, then ask.” I feel that this quote stuck out to me because it taught me that it is okay to ask for help from others around you when it is necessary. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to attend this conference and can't wait to implement the skills that this conference taught me to both my school and community.” ~ Tiffany

Teran,

11

I have gone for two other years, but this year felt very effective. The two guest speakers had good messages such as “How to be safe online” and “I am enough.” Their speeches held meaningful and powerful words that made everyone feel and think. They explained the perfect leader is imperfect. Striving for others to help others. you don't need to be special to help others. You just need passion. Which can ultimately create better leaders and a safer campus and hometown.” ~ Lena

Costigliolo,

11

While attending the Leadership Conference I was able to talk with other student leaders and heard how they are making differences at their school sites. We were able to work together and think about new and different ways to make your campuses better for all students. We talked about how a successful leader makes everyone feel heard and understood when expressing their opinion, and how to use our in uence to help connect our schools and communities. Being able to connect with other student leaders showed me different perspectives on different leadership methods that will help bring our students closer as a community. Overall, this experience taught me useful leadership skills and that anyone can make a difference no matter how big or small.” ~

Citlaly Torres,

10

Rise to Aaron's Reading Challenge with the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Book Club

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is excited to announce our summer reading initiative which challenges readers to choose a grade-level book from our lists and READ!

Kicking it off is a Mom's Choice Award winner, Hey Dad, Let's Have a Catch by Harold Theurer, Jr. This story about a ve-minute catch between a father and son

reminds us of the importance of spending time together, making this a great family read.

Snap a picture of you reading or playing catch together, post to your Instagram, tag us @allriseof cial with the hashtag #Just5Minutes and we will repost to our story!

Our July and August suggested book lists provide more opportunities for readers to immerse themselves in different worlds. Parents and guardians will also nd books to read with children who are too young to read on their own.

When you nish one of the listed books, complete our book report and receive a certi cate of achievement from Aaron.

Now Open For Business!

Get a Little ‘Judge’ for yourself!

With the launch of the ALL RISE webstore, you can now get a little #JudgeforYourself! Our inaugural tee is available in both adult and youth sizes!

Also in stock, you will nd the Mom’s Choice winning book, Hey Day, Let’s Have a Catch, written by our new friend Harold Theurer, Jr. It is available in both English and Spanish. This book is the inspiration for our #just5minutes campaign to encourage adults to spend more time with youth. As the season rolls on, we will add new products to the line-up so pop over to AaronJugdeALLRISEFoundation.org to see what is new.

Cherry Festival OFF THE FIELD

It was a day of festivities and fun at the annual Cherry Festival in Linden, California, hometown of the Judge family. This year’s theme was “Linden Cherries are Legendary...Just like #99 Aaron Judge.” ALL RISE President, Patty Judge, and Vice President, Linda Johnson, were grand marshals for the parade. An interactive trivia booth was a fun and engaging way to quiz community members of their knowledge of Linden, baseball, and Aaron. A life-sized of Aaron was on hand for photo opps. ALL RISE Aspiring Leaders from Linden High School managed the trivia wheel and shared information about the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation programs. Board members Carol Derksen, Linda Johnson, and Patty were on hand to answer questions. The Cherry Festival is presented annually by the Linden-Peters Chamber of Commerce.

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RISING UP

Congratulations to the May 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients!

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

SAN JOAQUIN

FAIR,

CALIFORNIA will partner with the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library System to host a Summer Reading Kick-Off Book Fair. The mission of “It’s A Big World” is to give socio-economically disadvantaged youth of the immediate area, along with all youth in the county an opportunity to be exposed to literacy through book giveaways, story time readings, book signings, games and prizes. In addition to promoting the love of reading, SJ County Fair aims to foster relationships within their community by asking community leaders to read books to children at the county fair. This grant will go towards the purchase of 10,000 books for this inaugural book fair. A portion of this Mini-Grant was sponsored by Dan & Julie Van Vuren, Dan Van Vuren Insurance Agency Inc., Ripon, California.

COUNTY,

BRIDGE2COLLEGE, FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA has provided leadership workshops, college tours, and scholarships for underrepresented exemplary students since 2018. Their monthly leadership development workshops for high school students focus on skills essential for lifelong success, such as time management, public-speaking, organization, communication, and collaboration. This grant will contribute to leadership workshops, college tours to California and Ivy League Universities, and scholarships for Fresno high school students. A portion of this Mini-Grant was sponsored by Manco Abbott, Inc., Fresno, California.

NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS BRONX [NYCACS], BRONX COUNTY,

NEW YORK

was founded in 2015 to give Bronx families a chance for specialized education by addressing the unique needs of students diagnosed with severe to moderate autism spectrum disorder. NYCACS provides individualized, scienti cally based educational services through small class sizes that utilizes a well-rounded functional curriculum and customized differentiated instruction. The Baseball Enrichment Program was developed to improve students’ ne motor skills, such as balance, visual-motor control, body coordination and mobility skills. This grant will allow an organization to provide twice weekly baseball training for Bronx students at the Autism Charter School.

All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, that support ongoing citizenship and education development.

JUDGEIAN BLAST

Linden, California 95236 Eligible

October 2023 Mini-Grant Deadlines

Applications Open: Thursday, August 14, 2023

Deadline: September 25, 2023

Announcement: October 23, 2023