In 2011, influenced by Brian Domenico, president
of the Power Hitting Showcase program, Corey sponsored Sean DePatto, a 9-year
old boy battling leukemia when he participated with the top 100 high school
power hitters from around the world at the Power Hitting Showcase at Arizona
Diamondbacks Chase Field in Phoenix. So touched by Sean’s courageous battle, Corey
made it a personal mission to help others suffering from pediatric cancer. Sean
passed away in February 2012, which touched Corey very deeply. “This experience
has taught me to appreciate things in my own life knowing what other kids go
through," says Corey.
Before Sean passed away, Corey had learned of pediatric
cancer foundation Go4theGoal (G4G) and its “Lace-Up 4 Pediatric Cancer”
movement. He approached his baseball coach, Frank Salvano and immediately
received approval for the St. Joe’s baseball team to wear - and sell -
Go4theGoal’s signature NEON yellow shoelaces as the kick off to a major
campaign to raise money for G4G’s pediatric cancer programs.
As the Northern New Jersey home run leader, Corey
came up with a “home run” of a fundraising idea. Now, every time a Saint Joe’s
baseball player hits a home run, spectators flock to the donation buckets at the
field to contribute to G4G as a tribute to Sean.
So inspired by Corey’s passion for helping kids
with cancer, local businesses and families have pledged money for every home
run hit by a Saint Joe's player. Collectively, the team has raised nearly
$5,000. And Corey has certainly done his part. He is leading Northern New Jersey
in home runs.
Corey added, "While doing something that I
love to do, I'm able to raise money to help kids with pediatric cancer
accomplish what they want to do. I never
realized how many people were willing to support me in helping raise this money.
Everyone wants to help.”
More information about Go4theGoal Foundation and Lace-Up
4 Pediatric Cancer can be found at Go4theGoal.org.
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In 2011, influenced by Brian Domenico, president
of the Power Hitting Showcase program, Corey sponsored Sean DePatto, a 9-year
old boy battling leukemia when he participated with the top 100 high school
power hitters from around the world at the Power Hitting Showcase at Arizona
Diamondbacks Chase Field in Phoenix. So touched by Sean’s courageous battle, Corey
made it a personal mission to help others suffering from pediatric cancer. Sean
passed away in February 2012, which touched Corey very deeply. “This experience
has taught me to appreciate things in my own life knowing what other kids go
through," says Corey.
Before Sean passed away, Corey had learned of pediatric
cancer foundation Go4theGoal (G4G) and its “Lace-Up 4 Pediatric Cancer”
movement. He approached his baseball coach, Frank Salvano and immediately
received approval for the St. Joe’s baseball team to wear - and sell -
Go4theGoal’s signature NEON yellow shoelaces as the kick off to a major
campaign to raise money for G4G’s pediatric cancer programs.
As the Northern New Jersey home run leader, Corey
came up with a “home run” of a fundraising idea. Now, every time a Saint Joe’s
baseball player hits a home run, spectators flock to the donation buckets at the
field to contribute to G4G as a tribute to Sean.
So inspired by Corey’s passion for helping kids
with cancer, local businesses and families have pledged money for every home
run hit by a Saint Joe's player. Collectively, the team has raised nearly
$5,000. And Corey has certainly done his part. He is leading Northern New Jersey
in home runs.
Corey added, "While doing something that I
love to do, I'm able to raise money to help kids with pediatric cancer
accomplish what they want to do. I never
realized how many people were willing to support me in helping raise this money.
Everyone wants to help.”
More information about Go4theGoal Foundation and Lace-Up
4 Pediatric Cancer can be found at Go4theGoal.org.
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