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President’s Corner: Want To Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer?

Posted By on June 15th, 2011 at 9:00 am | 0 comments.

We want to add your name to our 2011 Home Run Derby Hall of Fame – but you need to step up to the plate to make it happen!  We’re still registering batters for each of the eleven ballparks taking part in the Home Run Derby. Register a team of four or just yourself – or give a Dad you know a Father’s Day gift he’ll talk about for years to come. 

As an added bonus for those who register by the end of this month, you will get 5 extra swings when you step into the batter’s box. This gives you even more chances to knock one out of the park. We have 11 different events happening at ballparks across the state in July, so check our website to find the one closest to you.

Home Run Derby Fever is Heating Up Across PA

Posted By on May 16th, 2011 at 12:56 pm | 4 comments.

If you haven’t signed up to Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer this July, the time is now. Register your team of batters by the end of the May and receive two free single batter registrations! Invite your best friends, clients, or colleagues to experience the excitement with you. Or make it a special Father’s Day for a lucky Dad.

To date, 57 teams are registered for the PBCC and PA Association of Community Bankers’ Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby, but we have plenty of room to add many more to the lineup! Register now to take advantage of May’s special offer and you can give your clients, friends, or family the experience of a lifetime. Individual batter registrations are available for purchase.

Did you take the court with the survivors for the WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State Lady Lions game? Plan another visit to State College and step up to the plate at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on July 30! Is a trip to the Little League Museum in Williamsport in your future? Take your baseball enthusiasm a step further by getting in the batter’s box with us on July 26.

With eleven ballparks across Pennsylvania participating, there’s bound to be a location near you!

Want to give Dad the experience of a lifetime? Sign him up to take a swing, and bring out the whole family to cheer him on when he steps up to the plate. Who says Father’s Day can’t be repeated in July?

Home Run Derby is less than two months away

Posted By on May 9th, 2011 at 9:30 am | 0 comments.

We’re less than two months away from the start of the 4th Annual Take A Swing Against Breast Cancer home run derby events! We have over 60 teams already registered, but there is still plenty of room for you and your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to sign up!

This month we are running a special for the teams that sign up and pay by May 31st. Sign up and submit your $500 team registration by the end of the month and receive two FREE Single Batter Registrations! You can use these single batter slots however you wish! They make great a great way to honor breast cancer survivors, colleagues, business partners, customers, friends or anyone else on your list.

Check out the full schedule to find out when we’ll be in your area. This is your chance to show your support for survivors and help to find a cure for breast cancer now…so our daughters won’t have to!

Hey Scranton Baseball Fans! We’ve Got a Deal for You!

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:07 am | 0 comments.

Are you a baseball fan in the Scranton area? Don’t miss out on this offer by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available to the June 4 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game. If you are interested in attending, email PBCCtickets@gmail.com with your mailing address and how many tickets you’d like. Ticket requests limited to four per person.

The first 100 tickets include a buffet and seating in one of the club level party boxes. 75 tickets are also available in the lower level. Both ticket levels include a free Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees baseball hat! Due to limited quantities, tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Knock It Out of the Park in July, We’ll See You in October!

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:03 am | 0 comments.

It’s not just the weather heating up! Excitement surrounding the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby is at a fever pitch with the first crack of the bat just under 3 months away. While the dates are set, the lineup isn’t –so won’t you join us this July as a batter, sponsor, volunteer or spectator?

With 11 dates set at locations across the state, there’s bound to be an opportunity to get involved near you. As a special bonus, if you are one of the first eleven teams to register before the end of April, you get two free registrations for our Annual Conference in October! What a great way to see firsthand the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors and the commitment of advocates. Use the registrations for members of your team or for the breast cancer survivor or advocate in your life that inspired you to step up to the plate and take a swing!

Survivor Spotlight: Barbara Eyrich

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:02 am | 12 comments.

When Barbara Eyrich volunteered at the PBCC’s 2008 Home Run Derby in Reading, she couldn’t anticipate she would be diagnosed with breast cancer two years later in May 2010. Barb originally heard about the PBCC through a women’s group she belonged to and was excited to read about the Derby. The following year she learned that Harleysville Savings Bank, where she is a loan officer, had teams participating in the Home Run Derby in Allentown.

So she and her daughter switched their volunteer efforts to the 2009 Lehigh Valley Home Run Derby. Last summer, Barb returned to the Home Run Derby just one month after having breast cancer surgery. She loves being involved in the event, lining up batters for their photos and helping to keep the day running smoothly.

She is just about finished with radiation now and says that having a positive attitude throughout has allowed her to focus on the end result. Her husband and children have been her biggest supporters and she is very grateful to them. Join Barb at the Home Run Derby at Coca-Cola Park on July 6th!

Spring Training Has Begun! Who is Ready to Step Up to the Plate?

Posted By on March 15th, 2011 at 8:55 am | 0 comments.

Spring training is in full swing – for the Phillies, Pirates, and the PBCC! We’re happy to bring the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby to ballparks throughout the state once again. Be a part of our lineup with a special ‘Buy One, Get One’ free promotion for those registering a team before March 31!

We are looking for those who want to step up to the plate – literally – and take a few swings as a batter. We are looking for sponsors to lend their support and their dollars to the ongoing fight against breast cancer in this unique event. We are looking for volunteers to give their time and talent to make sure each day runs smoothly. Of course, we also need fans to cheer on our batters! With so many ways to take part, and eleven stadiums across PA participating, we hope you’ll make time to support the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby at a location near you!

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.

It’s Always Sunny in State College

Posted By on July 27th, 2009 at 1:39 pm | 0 comments.

To round out the week of four Derby events in a row, the staff made it up to the State College Spikes. The forecast looked gloomy. Showers were predicted intermittently throughout the day. But Katie at the Spikes was optimistic and the crew continued to set up. The sky did not look promising. But the field was ready, the volunteers were ready, and our guest announcer Tammy Miller was pumped. The first team, Pam’s Pinch Hitters, stepped up to the plate and it started to drizzle. The small amount of rain did not dampen the spirits. After a few minutes, it passed. We continued on with the Derby while the clouds parted and the sun decided to wake up.

Check out the team scores from the State College Spikes (They are some of the closest we’ve ever had!):

Lemont Ducks – 1,635 points
Malizia, Spidi, & Fisch – 1,535 points
Penn State University – 1,210 points
Enterprise Bank – 1,205 points
Graystone Bank Team 2 – 1,165 points
Reliance Bank – 1,155 points
Raytheon – 1,050 points
Pam’s Pinch Hitters – 1,040 points
Graystone Bank Team 1 – 1,030 points
Majic 99 – 950 points
Penn State University’s BMB Department – 700 points

A few batters were able to send the baseball out toward Mount Nittany with home runs. From the Lemont Ducks, Brendan Pifer had one home run and Steve Weavor had two. And from Graystone Bank Team 1, Eric Keptner hit a homer! Way to go fellas!

A HUGE thanks to Tammy Miller for being our guest announcer!! She was absolutely amazing! The crowd loved her enthusiasm along with her jokes. She knows how to hit everyone’s funny bone! Another thanks goes out to WTAJ. They came out to the Spikes and interviewed several batters, Tammy, and our Director of Communications Sarah Lightman. Check out the story! Also log on to Facebook and check out all of the photos from last Thursday!

Only one Derby this week, and it’s at the Reading Phillies!

Lehigh Valley opens its doors for the Derby

Posted By on July 27th, 2009 at 12:18 pm | 0 comments.

The Home Run Derby rolled into the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, July 22nd. The beautiful stadium was a great setting for the home stretch of the Derby. Nine teams stepped up to the plate and there were also a few guest hitters throughout the day. Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham stopped by and took a few swings. He is pictured here with PBCC Lehigh Valley Vice President Sandy Cray. Ferrous from the IronPigs also made an appearance and hung out with the crowd!

Check out the final team scores:

Beard Miller Company – 1,475 points
Jim Thorpe National Bank Team 1 – 1,475 points
FOX 1470 Sports Radio – 1,375 points
Harleysville Savings Bank – 1,325 points
The Morning Call – 1,305 points
New Tripoli Bank – 905 points
Highmark – 830 points
Ambler Savings Bank – 725 points
Jim Thorpe National Bank Team 2 – 685 points

Beard Miller Company and Jim Thorpe National Bank Team 1 tied for first! This is the second tie in Derby history!! Our first was last year in Washginton. Jim Thorpe also had a couple batters who knocked the ball out of the park! Greg Pecha hit two home runs and Derrick Reis hit one! Way to go!

I would also like to thank Ken Matthews for being our guest announcer! Ken was a great announcer and comic relief for all of the teams. Thanks for coming out Ken!

Be sure to head over to Facebook for all of the photos from Coca-Cola Park!