The midpoint of the 2010 Major League Baseball season is upon us, and that means it is time for Home Run Derby 2010. It may just be for fun and not mean anything in the standings, but its value to charitable organizations – thanks to the “Go to Bat” program of Major League Baseball and State Farm insurance – can’t be overstated. Fans choose their favored organization and players swing for the fences. In addition, a trip to the 2010 World Series and charitable donations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America are within the mix.
Home Run Derby 2010 – Grand slam for charity
Home Run Derby 2010 and State Farm’s “Go to Bat” game will make things that much brighter for charities above and beyond the baseball world. 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 of course 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 don’t mind. Ten total winners will be chosen, and one will win a trip for two to the 2010 World Series. The “Go to Bat” competition extends through the second half of the MLB season and ends on September 26.
More charitable gold at Home Run Derby 2010
Miguel Cabrera, Corey Hart, David Ortiz, Hanley Ramirez and company will be swinging, and also the Boys and Girls Clubs of The US will catch the charity gold. State Farm launches $ 3,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America 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. Not only that, but one of the local chapters of the Club will get $ 50,000 from State Farm, while the remaining seven chapters local to Orange County, Calif. will receive $ 10,000 apiece. But that’s not all – the fan-chosen charity with the most support gets $ 25,000 more from State Farm.
Who’ll touch ‘em all in Home Run Derby 2010?
David Ortiz would be a sound choice. He’s pacing the NL in homers, so expect him to open some eyes.
More info on this topic
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