TOP TEN TEAMS

1. Furlong Boys Team 2—2,105 points
2. Neuman’s Crew – 2,050 points
3. PeoplesBank Team 3—1,895 points
4. Cross’ Crusaders – 1,795 points
5. TESCO Tools Team 2 — 1,760 points
6. Furlong Boys Team 1 – 1,745 points
7. Community State Bank of Orbisonia – 1,580 points
8. Icing on the Lake Team 2 — 1,575 points
9. Guns of Roses Team 1 – 1,560 Points
10. UTI Power -1,545 points

TOP FIVE INDIVIDUAL BATTERS

1. Bill Klenoshek – 675 points
2. Blair Beer — 400 points
3. Jeffrey Lengle – 375 points
4. Adam Edmonds- 350 points
5. Scott Bell- 335 points

Congratulations and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who was a part of this year’s home run derby at each of the 8 stadiums. With your help, we not only raised nearly $90,000 for the PBCC but also increased awareness in communities throughout the state.  For complete results from each location, be sure to read each stadium recap on our blog. Start practicing now and you could see your name published here next year at our 2013 Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer!

Based on my physician’s recommendation and the BRCA test result I had a bilateral mastectomy. While my cancer was confined to the ducts it was widespread and aggressive so I was thankful I hadn’t waited to have my mammogram. Over the next 8 months I had multiple surgeries including an oophorectomy and unsuccessful reconstructive surgeries. In March 2012 I had successful DIEP surgery at Johns Hopkins. I feel grateful to my breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Soto-Hamlin and my current reconstructive surgeon Dr. Rosson for their guidance.

I had heard about the PBCC before I had breast cancer. My company, Deloitte Consulting, sponsors the October conference. And then a couple weeks after my diagnosis I received a Friends Like Me care package. I attended the 2011 conference and was excited to see the grant given to Dr. Meyers to support his cancer research. The PBCC’s tagline “finding a cure now so our daughters won’t have to” resonates loudly since we have a 4 year-old daughter, Ashley. This year we participated in the Take a Swing against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby in Harrisburg. While participating, our 6 year-old son Tyler, asked “If I hit a home run, does that mean no more breast cancer?”

I tell everyone I am an example of why you should get your mammogram as soon as you turn 40, not 6 months later. And if someone you know is diagnosed, instead of asking “can I do anything?” offer something tangible … prepare a meal or run an errand. I am lucky to have had such an amazing support group – my family, friends and co-workers made my crazy journey a little easier.

Top 10 Teams

1.  Furlong Boys Team 2—2,105 points (Reading winners!)
2. Neuman’s Crew – 2,050 points (Washington Winners!)
3. PeoplesBank Team 3—1,895 points (York Winners!)
4. Cross’ Crusaders – 1,795 points
5. TESCO Tools Team 2 — 1,760 points (Erie Winners!)
6. Furlong Boys Team 1 – 1,745 points
7. Community State Bank of Orbisonia – 1,580 points (Altoona Winners!)
8. Icing on the Lake Team 2 — 1,575 points
9. Guns of Roses Team 1 – 1,560 Points (Lancaster winners!)
10. UTI Power-1,545 points

Top 3 Individual Batters

1.  Bill Klenoshek – 675 points
2. Blair Beer — 400 points
3. Jeffrey Lengle – 375 points

Records Broken:

This year we had a record 40 home runs throughout the derby! 20 of those homers came from three heavy hitters – John Furlong from the Furlong Boys had a record 8 home runs in Reading, Joe Oliphant from Neuman’s Crew had 7 in Washington, and Kevin “Bubba” Becker from the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute team had 5 in Reading! These batters each broke the 2011 record for most home runs by an individual.

Here is a complete look at this weekend’s standings:

Guns of Roses Team 1 – 1,560 Points (Lancaster winners!)

UTI Team 1 – 1,545 points (Greg Gunter with 2 home runs!)

Swinging for 2nd - 1,280 points

UTI Team 2 - 1,240 points

Guns of Roses Team 2 – 1,220

RKL – 1,170

Wells Fargo Team 2 – 1,150

Susquehanna Bank Team 2 – 1,025

Susquehanna Bank Team 1 – 975

Scared Hitless – 920

Wells Fargo Team 1 – 890

Dart Container Team 1 – 885

Dart Container Team 2 - 860

Team Emerald Team 2 – 830

Team Emerald Team 1 – 745

Individual Batter Scott Bell – 335

Individual Batter Judy Millan – 115

Congratulations to our home run hitter!

Greg Gunter - 2

Thank you to the awesome staff and crew at Clipper Magazine Stadium for making Derby #8 a success!  You can check out all of the Lancaster Derby photos by clicking here.  Don’t forget to stay up-to-date on PBCC news and events by following us on Twitter and Facebook!

Did we have fun or what?  Derby season would not have been complete without every one of our batters, volunteers and spectators!  Thank you for all of your hard work and support as we fight to find a cure to this disease.  We hope to see you again soon!

]]> http://s389932830.onlinehome.us/blog/2012/07/bats-boas-and-barnstormers-lancaster-teams-take-a-swing-against-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 http://s389932830.onlinehome.us/blog/2012/07/batters-of-all-ages-step-up-to-the-plate-in-altoona/ http://s389932830.onlinehome.us/blog/2012/07/batters-of-all-ages-step-up-to-the-plate-in-altoona/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:26:47 +0000 Kristen https://www.pabreastcancer.org/blog/?p=2699 On Wednesday, July 25, batters, fans and a plethora of volunteers came out to the Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve, to participate in the second-to-last home run derby of the season. Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer® at the Altoona Curve started out with a group of “little sluggers” stepping up to the plate to take their turn at the batting cage. This group, comprised of 3 batters under the age of 15, knocked off the socks of spectators as they made some incredible hits to the outfield and truly held their ground. Look out for this group in the years to come at Altoona!

Thanks to all of our teams, and the groups of volunteers who stayed with us throughout the day to shag balls in the outfield as the sun beat down on them…that’s dedication! We had groups from AT&T, Best Buy, YTI Career Institute and the Altoona Curve Junior. We couldn’t have been there without you, thanks for your support!

Check out the list of teams below, and our solo home run hitter!

• Community State Bank of Orbisonia – 1,580 points (Altoona Winners!)
• Central PA Community Foundation – 1,170 points
• PSU Altoona Grounds Crew – 785 points
• The Sky’s the Limit – 780 points

Home Run Hitters:

• Scott Knepper from Community State Bank of Orbisonia—1

Thanks to everyone who came out, including the staff of the Altoona Curve for their help and enthusiasm at our event. View all of the photos from the Altoona Derby at Peoples Natural Gas Field here.

• Representative Garth Everett Team – 1,055 points (Williamsport Winners!)
• Swinging for Second Base – 790 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 1 – 730 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 2 – 500 points

Special thank you to all the media partners who came out to the event, including WNEP Channel 16, WBRE-TV and the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Check out the video clip from WBRE here. Additionally thanks to the staff at the Crosscutters and our great volunteers who stayed throughout the entire day!  View all of our photos from the Williamsport Derby here. Next up: Lancaster on Saturday, July 28! Follow us @PBCC for live tweets during game days!

Thanks to all of our teams and spectacular volunteers at the Washington Wild Things. Check out the lineup of teams and individual batters below:

• Neuman’s Crew – 2,050 points (Washington Winners!)
• Bill Klenoshek’s Team – 1,425 points
• Representative Rob Matzie’s Team – 955 points
• Washington Financial Bank – 930 points
• Individual Batter Bill Klenoshek – 675 points

Congratulations to batter Bill Klenoshek, who is currently our overall individual batter winner with 675 points and of course our 7-home-run-batter Joe Oliphant!  Thank you to everyone who came out to the Washington Derby, and special thanks to the staff at Consol Energy Park for your support and entertainment throughout the day! Our volunteers truly appreciated the dance music in between batters! Everyone that was there made this a very energetic, silly and successful event for the PBCC. View all the photos from our day at the ballpark here.

• TESCO Tools Team 2 — 1,760 points (Erie Winners!)
• Icing on the Lake Team 2 — 1,575 points
• Icing on the Lake Team 1 — 1,210 points
• UPMC — 1,110 points
• Erie Times News — 1,095 points
• Enterprise Bank Team 1 –1,065 points
• Enterprise Bank Team 2 – 1,050 points
• TESCO Tools Team 1 – 1,015 points
• Marquette Savings Bank Team 1 — 885 points
• Best Buy Team 2 – 850 points
• Best Buy Team 1 — 815 points
• Go Erie.com — 805 points
• Marquette Savings Bank Team 2 — 740 points
• Individual Batter Blair Beer — 400 points
• Individual Batter Adam Edmonds — 350 points
• Individual Batter Jeff Ebersole — 280 points

Congratulations as well to all of our home run hitters:

• Brian King from TESCO Tools Team 2 — 1
• Eric Harpster from Icing on the Lake Team 2 –1
• Dustin Coleman from Icing on the Lake Team 2 — 1
• Jordan Bergado from Icing on the Lake Team 1 –2
• Blair Beer, Individual Batter –1

View all of the day’s photos at the Erie SeaWolves here. It was a fantastic day despite the weather as we raised awareness and funds for breast cancer survivors throughout the state. Special thanks to the great staff and management at the Erie SeaWolves, the PBCC staff loves their pink SeaWolves hats! Check out coverage of the event on GoErie.com and stay tuned for our next blog update! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@PBCC) for live updates from each derby. Until next time!

Check out the batting totals for the day, along with the list of home run hitters:

• Furlong Boys Team 2—2,105 points (Reading winners!)
• Cross’ Crusaders – 1,795 points
• Furlong Boys Team 1 – 1,745 points
• Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute —1,685 points
• Shillington Steal – 1,425 points
• Landrum Lumberjacks – 1,325 points
• Bethlehem Bombers – 1,135 points
• Donegal Insurance Cancer Crushers Team 1 – 1,130 points
• Swinging for Second Base—970 points
• Wells Fargo Team 2 – 750 points
• Wells Fargo Team 1—650 points
• Donegal Insurance Cancer Crushers Team 2—640 points
• UPMC – 395 points
• Individual Batter Jeffrey Lengle – 375 points
• Individual Batter Greg Gunter – 310 points
• Individual Batter Brad Schneider – 185 points

Home Run Hitters:

• John Furlong from Furlong Boys –8
• Shane Monahan from Cross’ Crusaders – 1
• Billy Bonfig from Cross’ Crusaders – 1
• Bob Monahan from Cross’ Crusaders – 1
• Kevin “Bubba” Becker from Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute – 5
• Ryan Hatfield from Shillington Steal – 1
• Craig Holman from Shillington Steal – 2
• Pete Baylor from Landrum Lumberjacks – 1
• Brett Landrum from Landrum Lumberjacks – 1

Special thanks to all of our batters & volunteers, as well as the energetic friends, family and coworkers who came out to cheer on the teams. Even Screwball came out to show his support for breast cancer awareness!  Together, you made the day a huge success. Additional thanks to the incredible staff at the Reading Phillies for their help in putting this day together, and to our media partners of Blue Ridge Cable 11 news for covering the event.  View all of the Reading photos here. Next stop: Erie SeaWolves on Thursday! Remember to follow us live on Twitter (@PBCC) for live coverage of all of our home run derby events.

Sovereign Bank Stadium’s 37.7 foot wall at the York Revolution didn’t stop our batters from hitting it out of the park at the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer® home run derby on Thursday, July 12. A total of 12 teams and 20 volunteers helped make our second home run derby of the season a huge success; AND we found our first home run hitter, Brad McCullough of PeoplesBank Team 3, at the event. Congratulations to Brad for his home run and high score of 525 points!

Check out the breakdown of team scores at York Revolution:

• PeoplesBank Team 3—1,895 points (York Winners!)
• Parentebeard—1,285 points
• PeoplesBank Team 2—1,240 points
• Johnson Controls—1,215 points
• Hall of Shamers – 1,140 points
• Reinsel Kuntz Lesher Team 2—1,050 points
• FOX43 News—1,040 points
• PeoplesBank Team 4—1,020 points
• PeoplesBank Team 1—960 points
• Team Hard Body—945 points
• Reinsel Kuntz Lesher Team 1—865 points
• UPMC—710 points

Additional thanks to the staff and players of the York Revolution, and to our media partners who showed up at the stadium: the York Dispatch and FOX43 news. Be sure to tune in to FOX43 on Friday, July 20^th at 10:00 pm to catch coverage of the home run derby. View all of the York Revolution photos here. Next up: Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer at the Reading Phillies. Follow the action LIVE on twitter (@PBCC) and look for the recap here on our blog!