Founding AthletesCal Ripken Jr. NewsThe Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is reaching out to youth across the country with a particular emphasis on America’s most distressed and underserved areas. Through partnerships with youth-serving organizations and schools, the Foundation brings vital life lessons to America’s most impressionable population. Everett Police Use Baseball To Connect With Kids August 9th, 2011 Can a kid's game create a better relationship between police officers and youngsters in Snohomish County? That's the ambition of a week-long baseball camp in Everett. It's called Badges for Baseball, a program started by former Baltimore Orioles September 1, 2010 September 1, 2010 In just minutes a day, you can help the Foundation win $250,000! The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is competing in the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest for a $250,000 grant to help us build our Youth Development Parks in 5 August 11, 2010 August 11, 2010 The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Sunshine Ballpark in Fredericksburg, Virginia will provide a much needed facility for every child to have a chance to play baseball. As we break ground on the park, we are excited to add a new group August 10, 2010 August 10, 2010 The City of Fredericksburg, Va., and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation took the first step toward the construction of what will become Sunshine Ballpark with a ceremonial ground breaking on Monday, August 9th. This park, which will January 19, 2010 - Washington, DC Athletes for Hope’s multi-phased social media campaign Who Gives?”, designed to spark conversation and garner support around athlete philanthropy has come to a close, raising over $250,000 for over 50 charities and culminating with more than 35 March 2009 The Need: Every child deserves a safe place to play, grow and learn. Yet, in communities where crime rates are highest and the need is greatest, our children are consistently denied access to mentors or coaches who care about March 6, 2009 - New York, NY Ripken Discusses New Coaching Web Site, Gives Fielding Advice Mark Newman / MLB.com During a live Town Hall chat with MLB.com and fans Friday to promote his brand-new Web site at GetGreat.com, Cal Ripken Jr. not only Ripken Set to Promote Baseball in Nicaragua October 29, 2008 Baltimore, MD Bill Ordine Baltimore Sun After a 21-year Major League Baseball career that took him from Baltimore to Cooperstown, Cal Ripken Jr. says Third Annual Ripkens Uncorked Fundraiser to be held November 5th Nov. 5, 2008 Maryland Ripkens Uncorked is the Foundation’s annual wine tasting event. This relaxing evening is filled with a delightful selection of Badges for Baseball gets rolling in Massachusetts March 19, 2008 - Massachusetts Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor, Timothy Murray, a native of Worcester, MA, held a press conference on March 18, 2008 to announce the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Launches the Play Ball Program in Fredericksburg, September 2007 Fredericksburg, VA In 2007, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation launched the Fredericksburg Play Ball Program in the Orioles Owner, Peter Angelos, Makes $1 Million Donation to the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation in Honor of Cal’s Induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame July 30, 2007 Baltimore, MD In conjunction with Cal Ripken, | PDF version of the AFH playbook is available now |
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