Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Home Run Derby 2010 circles the bases for charity

It’s All-Star break time in Major League Baseball, and of course the Home Run Derby 2010 is here, too. It may just be for fun and not mean anything within the standings, but its value to charitable organizations – thanks to the “Go to Bat” program of Major League Baseball and State Farm insurance – cannot be overstated. Baseball fanatics choose the charity, and players try to go long. Donations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and a trip to the 2010 World Series raise the stakes a bit.

Source of article: Home Run Derby 2010 circles the bases for charity by Personal Money Store

Home Run Derby 2010 – Grand slam for charity

The “Go to Bat” program is intended to make a difference in the community, and Home Run Derby 2010 is a reminder of how Major League Baseball and State Farm are committed to making a lasting impact on their communities, beyond the playing field. After registering at the “Go to Bat” web portal, fans can be eligible for random selection by State Farm on a weekly basis, and 10 weekly winners could have $ 100 given to their charity of choice. Via an online Home Run Derby 2010 game, fans can up the chances of selection, which their chose charities certainly do not mind. A trip for two individuals to the grand baseball stage of the 2010 World Series comes for one of the 10 weekly winners. ”Go to Bate” will run from the beginning of the second half to September 26.

More charitable gold at Home Run Derby 2010

It doesn’t matter whether it is Miguel Cabrera, Corey Hart, Matt Holliday, David Ortiz, Hanley Ramirez, Nick Swisher, Vernon Wells or Chris Young who sends probably the most home runs into the bleachers at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium, the Boys and Girls Clubs of The United States will come out on top. State Farm launches $ 3,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of The United States with each homer hit during Home Run Derby 2010, and an additional $ 17,000 for each “Gold Ball” hit – that’s a home with one out left to go. In addition, one lucky Orange County, Calif. will get a $ 50,000 gift from State Farm, when the remaining seven chapters within the region will walk away with $ 10,000 each. But that’s not all – the fan-chosen charity with the most support gets $ 25,000 more from State Farm.

Who will win Home Run Derby 2010?

Corey Hart is a dark horse with a big time bat. His lefty bat works well in Angels Stadium.

More information on this topic

prnewswire.com/news-releases/state-farm-and-major-league-baseball-go-deep-for-charities-with-go-to-bat-program-98234949.html

statefarm.com/gotobat



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