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Derby on the Move with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Posted By on July 27th, 2010 at 10:05 am | 0 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Lehigh Valley IronPigsNow that we are over the half-way point, derby events just seem to happen.  The great staff at the PBCC & PACB in addition to support from all of the participating stadiums, these derby events make the month of July seem like only a few days.  To kick off a week of derby events, the pink van was in Allentown at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Monday, July 19th.  The great staff and volunteers at the IronPigs made the day run smoothly.  So smooth, in fact, check out how high our team scores were for the day!

Team Scores:

Even though we had very high team scores, no one was able to knock one out of the park!  Our batters knew where to hit the ball to the outfield, but they were just shy of the fence!  WFMZ Channel 69 was out at the ballpark to support the cause.  Check out the story! 

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Lehigh Valley IronPigsThe Harleysville Savings Bank teams were sporting specially made bracelets for the derby.  ‘Barb’s Batters’ stepped up to the plate to support our volunteer Barb Eyrich from Harleysville Savings Bank.  Lookin’ good fellas!

Thanks to everyone for another great day at Coca-Cola Park!  Head on over to Flickr to check out all of the great photos from the beautiful Monday!

The War Moves to the Red Rose City

Posted By on July 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am | 0 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Lancaster BarnstormersAnother derby event in a back-TWO-back competition was held in Lancaster at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday, July 17th.  The heat was on and all watched in anticipation of the second day of the War of the Roses.  Of course all of our teams were up against tough stats from the first half of the derby season: single-digit home runs.  We’ll check out those figures in a little bit.  But first, let’s see our team scores!

Team Scores:

Single Batter Scores:

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Lancaster BarnstormersIt was a tough race for the War of the Roses, but Team Rep. Scott Boyd pulled out another win to take the 2010 War of the Roses title.  Although Team Boyd fell second to Team Sen. Mike Brubaker’s squad.  The battle for first was tough, but in the end both teams came together for a friendly photo with the pink bat!

Our dryspell of home runs gave way to a list of hitters who knocked on out of the park!  Jordan Stoltzfus, Matt Waleuski, Mike Wilson, & Greg Gunter all were able to hit one out of the park!  Hopefully this momentum will keep the derby home runs coming!  Take a look at the great pictures from the Lancaster Barnstormers Home Run Derby!

War of the Roses kicks off in York

Posted By on July 23rd, 2010 at 8:20 am | 0 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the York RevolutionThe topic of heat and humidity were on the minds of our batters and volunteers, but the weather did not deter from a great time at Sovereign Bank Stadium, the home of the York Revolution!  This event kicked off the War of the Roses between Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York and Rep. Scott Boyd of Lancaster.  Both teams came prepared for battle on the diamond.  Check out how they did below!

Team Scores:

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the York RevolutionLooks like Team Boyd won on the York turf for a second consecutive year.  This didn’t deter Team DePasquale from looking forward to Lancaster for another challenge!

Early in the day, WPMT Fox 43 went LIVE from Sovereign Bank Stadium to help promote the derby to south-central PA.  A special thanks to Mike Gorsegner and the entire Fox 43 staff for that wonderful opportunity! 

Stay Classy, York made an appearance on Friday.  On his trip around the Commonwealth to six derby events, Bob Hauer helped to lead his team to fourth place with 1,170 points.  Not a bad showing out on field!

With a mini-Green Monster in left field and the possibility of weather affecting our batters, we did not have any home runs in the White Rose city!  We look to Lancaster to help boost our home run tally for 2010.  In the meantime, check out photos from the derby event at the York Revolution!

High temps brought a home run to Washington

Posted By on July 13th, 2010 at 9:40 am | 0 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Washington Wild ThingsWith temperatures in the high-90s, the third stop of the Home Run Derby at the Washington Wild Things was shaping up to be the hottest ever!  The heat was on and one batter was able to knock one out of the park!!  But first, check out the team scores!

Team Scores:

Single Batter Score:

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Washington Wild ThingsWith sunscreen in tow, our batters were hitting the baseballs almost out of the park.  One batter was lucky enough to get a ball out of the park!  Mitch Monas from Team First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County knocked out our first home run of 2010!  He is pictured here with our emcee Tammy Miller and the rest of his team.

Team WPXI was back out at CONSOL Energy Stadium to attempt a few home runs.  Last year’s team score was 1,090.  This year, there were side bets on the table.  Scott Harbaugh, Alby Oxenreiter, Bill Phillips, and Rich Walsh had a total 2010 team score of 1,065 points.  They didn’t beat last year’s score, but I believe there was an expensive dinner up for grabs.  Thanks for supporting the derby again this year fellas!

After loading up the pink van, the PBCC team drove 4.5 hours back to southcentral PA to rest up for the next stop: Williamsport’s Historic Bowman Field.  Stay tuned to find out those results soon!  In the meantime, be sure to check out pictures from the Washington stop of our tour!

Balmy day in Erie, PA

Posted By on July 7th, 2010 at 3:42 pm | 0 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Erie SeawolvesOn our trip up to Erie, the temperature registered a whopping 102 degrees on Tuesday, July 6th.  That definitely set us up for a warm day on Wednesday, July 7th as the derby crew rolled into Jerry Uht Park.  The high temperatures did not stop batters and volunteers from supporting the 2nd stop of the 2010 Home Run Derby.  Check out the scores of our Erie teams!

Team Scores:

  • Marquette Savings Bank Team 2 – 1,910 points
  • TESCO Tools Team 4 – 1,785 points
  • TESCO Tools Team 3 – 1,655 points
  • Malin Bergquist – 1,205 points
  • TESCO Tools Team 1 – 1,090 points
  • GoErie.com – 980 points
  • Erie Times News – 855 points
  • Marquette Savings Team 1 – 820 points
  • TESCO Tools Team 2 – 805 points
  • UPMC – 785 points

Our winning team (Marquette Savings Bank Team 2) consisted of Terry Carson, Scott Hess, Joe Lauria, and Dan Lewis.  Joe locked in a whopping 600 points with 12 baseballs hitting the back wall.

Other big scorers include John Fette and Lee Rowan from TESCO Tools Team 4 with 550 points and 500 points, respectively.  Even though we had large scores, no one was able to knock one out of the park!

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Erie SeawolvesCheck out pictures from the Erie event on Flickr! 

The pink van loaded up and headed south to Washington, PA for stop number three of the 2010 Home Run Derby tour.

Harrisburg Kicks Off with a Bang!

Posted By on July 3rd, 2010 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments.

2010 PA Home Run Derby at the Harrisburg SenatorsHarrisburg knows how to strut its stuff!  The Home Run Derby rolled into Metro Bank Park on Thursday, July 1st with batters and volunteers out to show their support!  The beautiful day with comfortable temperatures and low humidity made for perfect conditions for the day!  Teams arrived starting at 7:45 AM with great anticipation for their turn at bat.  Check out the stats for the day!!

Team Scores:
Team Rep. Ron Marsico – 1,445 points
PIA for Charity – 1,260 points
Young Guns (ParenteBeard Team 2) – 1,170 points
AstraZeneca Team 1 – 1,135 points
Highmark – 1,115 points
Team Rep. Eugene DePasquale – 1,085 points
Team Mayor Linda Thompson – 1,010 points
Mile 6, LLC – 965 points
Capital Watch – 920 points
Penn State Hershey Medical Center – 920 points
The Gray Hairs (ParenteBeard Team 1) – 880 points
Stay Classy, Harrisburg (Clear Channel) – 835 points
Highmark Team 2 – 830 points
AstraZeneca Team 2 – 830 points
Team Griswold – 760 points
Team abc27 – 725 points
PA AFL-CIO Team 1 – 695 points
Chesapeake Energy – 665 points
Team Rep. Scott Boyd – 655 points
WPGR – 625 points
PA AFL-CIO Team 2 – 575 points

Single Batter Scores:
Senator Rich Alloway – 335 points
Brad Baker – 225 points

WGAL News 8 reporter Katelyn Smith and her crew helped start the day off with an on-site live interview to help promote the upcoming series of derby events.  Check out the video!  Throughout the day, ABC27, FOX 43, and WGAL recorded the action to share with the mid-state.

2010 PA Hone Run Derby at the Harrisburg SenatorsBob Hauer from WHP580 and the Harrisburg Senators was out to top his performance from last year.  As a team, the Clear Channel crew did manage to increase their score by a full 100 points.  Time will tell with his journey to several other stadiums across the state this month if he has improved.  Special thanks to these state legislators for their support at the first Home Run Derby of 2010:

  • Sen. Rich Alloway
  • Rep. Scott Boyd
  • Rep. Eugene DePasquale
  • Rep. Jaret Gibbons
  • Rep. Ron Marsico
  • Rep. Tony Payton, Jr.
  • Rep. Jim Wansacz

While there were a few high scores (Allen Donato from Team Rep. Marsico: 425 points, Pete Gleason from AstraZeneca Team 1: 410 points, & Ken Stupka from PIA for Charity: 400 points), zero home runs were claimed all day.  Our next stop is at the Erie Seawolves on Wednesday, July 7th.  Let’s see if we can get a few out of the park!  Thanks to everyone who supported the first derby of the 2010 season!

Pink Friends Like Me Packages Continue to Make a Difference

Posted By on June 3rd, 2010 at 10:45 am | 0 comments.

Here at the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, we believe in reaching those diagnosed in the state individually.  The Friends Like Me Care Packages do just that every day.  These pink boxes, which contain valuable information, books, and donated gifts, make it to Philadelphia, Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and everywhere in between.  To date, over 3,400 Friends Like Me Care Packages have made it into the hands of newly diagnosed men and women in PA. 

Included in each package is a quick survey that we ask recipients to complete.  The last question is “What did receiving this Friends Like Me Care Package mean to you?”  Below a quick note that was sent back recently.

My “Friends Like Me” package arrived a few days after meeting with my surgeon and scheduling my surgery.

I cried when I opened the box.  It was a tangible representation of my cancer and a powerful gift.  Filled with information, it empowered me to ask and learn more.  I wanted to be actively involved in my treatment plan.  Along with my surgeon and her staff at Penn State Hershey Breast Center, my family and friends; you too became part of my support team.  Kim Eubanks’ note personalized my package.  I remembered her from church and thought it remarkable that she remembered me.  I’m sure many packages are sent weekly – to remember me and take the time to send a note meant the world to me.  Thanks Kim!

I read Navigating Breast Cancer by Lillie Shockney shortly after receiving it with my cancer information at Hershey.  It dealt with many of the issues I was dealing with like how to tell others and what lies ahead.  Reading the book gave me a sense of normalcy.  Others had gone through the same emotional rollercoaster I was living.  I read her Breast Cancer Survivor’s Club from my Friends Like Me package as a sequel.  The Breast Cancer: Covered or Not by Dr. Linda Rhodes and Pat Halpin-Murphy provided easy to read information on health insurance.  I have insurance through my employer but had only ever used it for wellness and routine family doctor visits.  I read the book right away and called the insurance company just to “double-check” what I thought I knew.  I needed to focus on getting better, not fighting with insurance.

I laughed when I saw the knit hat.  Made from bright, fuzzy yarn, it wasn’t my “style” and chemo wasn’t in my treatment plan, but I will wear it proudly.  It reminds me to laugh each day.  It also serves to remind me that my cancer was found early and with radiation, my outlook is good.  Not everyone is as fortunate.

I read all the books and pamphlets in my package.  My husband wears the pink ribbon sticker.  I wear the “survivor” bracelet and pink ribbon pin.  The angel made by the Girl Scout Troop hangs from the rearview mirror of my car.  All reminders of where I’ve been and how far I’ve come.

In February I had a lumpectomy at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  I learned that my lymph nodes were clear.  I will have radiation.  I have been blessed.

Thank you,

Cindy

These personal stories are behind the PBCC’s driving force to find a cure now!  Do you know someone who was recently diagnosed?  Visit the PBCC’s Friends Like Me page to request a Care Package be sent FREE of charge!

State Legislator Has a Pink Challenge for You

Posted By on April 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm | 0 comments.

You’ve seen your state legislators in their pinstripe suits and ties. You’ve seen them shaking hands and kissing babies during election years. But you’ve never seen them like this! Representative Scott Boyd will dye his hair pink when $10,000 is raised to support the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) through the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby.

To take Representative Boyd up on his challenge and donate to see his hair turn pink, visit www.ScottBoydsPinkHair.com.

“If we can raise $10,000 for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, I will dye my hair pink for the first home run derby event of 2010 on Thursday, July 1st at Metro Bank Park with the Harrisburg Senators. This is a great way, no matter what your political affiliation, for every person to support the PBCC,” said Boyd.

The Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby is a partnership between the PBCC and the PA Association of Community Bankers (PACB). The Home Run Derby events take place in all 11 minor league baseball stadiums throughout Pennsylvania. A complete schedule and more information on how you can sponsor, play or volunteer can be found at www.PaHomeRunDerby.org or by calling 800-377-8828 x102.

Fighting Breast Cancer One Search at a Time

Posted By on April 6th, 2010 at 8:15 am | 0 comments.


GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!The PBCC participates in numerous ways for Internet users to fight breast cancer.  One of our partners, GoodSearch, is holding a special donation period for the next three days.  GoodSearch will donate a $1 for every toolbar that is downloaded between April 6th at 9am EST and April 9th at 9am EST up to $5,000!! Download the toolbar right now!

Our new PBCC toolbar is FREE to download and allows you to raise money for our cause every time you search or shop online! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to PBCC- at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to PBCC.

Please hurry and do this now so that we can earn the $1 bonus per toolbar!

And, please pass this along to all of your friends! The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference for our cause!

Get the toolbar NOW!!

Help the PBCC Daily!

Posted By on February 5th, 2010 at 2:38 pm | 4 comments.

Happy Friday!  Yes there is an impending snow storm headed toward Pennsylvania, but the staff is still hard at work!  Interested in a way to help out the PA Breast Cancer Coalition with your purchases every day?  Apply for the PBCC Capital One Visa card!

After your first purchase with the card, Capital One will send the PBCC $50.  After that, 2% of every gas station and grocery purchase, and 1% of other purchases is donated!  In addition, when you use your card at select merchants, the PBCC will receive up to 10% of your purchase!*  And the personalized PBCC image (choose one of three) shows the world you care about the cause!

Log on to Capital One today to help the PBCC every day!  Stay warm!

*Offers vary.  To view a list of current merchant offers, Capital One credit card holders should log into their accounts at capitalone.com, click the View and Redeem Rewards button on their Rewards Summary and then click on the Earn More Rewards tab for a full list of merchants and all the details.