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Oral Roberts Baseball reaches out to Tulsa Community

By
Brian Foley
– January 21, 2012Posted in: Community Service, Summit League

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Tulsa, Okla. – The ORU baseball team has been focused on more than just baseball these days, and although the baseball season is right around the corner, Head Coach Rob Walton has his team working hard to serve the Tulsa community through various charity and outreach events.

In September the team volunteered for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure-a foundation that raises awareness and funds research for breast cancer-helping raise more than $900,000 for the cause. Read the rest of this entry »

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Siena visits Ronald McDonald House

By
Brian Foley
– December 24, 2011Posted in: Community Service, MAAC

Siena baseball visited the Ronald McDonald House this past weekend, moving holiday gifts and cooking a meal for families staying there. The visit is an annual one, and you can check out an exclusive video here!

Opened in 1982, the Ronald McDonald House has hosted over 14,000 visits with families from 37 New York counties, 38 states, and 29 countries. Read the rest of this entry »

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Western Kentucky Lends a Hand at Salvation Army

By
Brian Foley
– December 10, 2011Posted in: Community Service, Sun Belt

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several members of the Western Kentucky University baseball spent time earlier this week lending a hand at the local Salvation Army.

The players assisted by washing dishes, serving food and drinks to clients, waiting tables, cleaning the soup kitchen after lunch, making food boxes for the needing and providing good company for those people eating. Read the rest of this entry »

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Alabama Spreads Christmas Cheer at Sprayberry Education Center

By
Brian Foley
– December 10, 2011Posted in: Community Service, SEC

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama baseball team kicked off the holiday season by hosting a Christmas party Thursday afternoon at the Sprayberry Education Center in Tuscaloosa. The 2011 trip marked the third straight year the Tide shared Christmas cheer with the children of Sprayberry. Read the rest of this entry »

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Western Michigan participates in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program

By
Brian Foley
– December 10, 2011Posted in: Community Service, MAC

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
KALAMAZOO, Mich.- Head coach Billy Gernon and members of the bronco baseball team participated in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program at Moorsbridge Elementary School earlier this week.

Fuel Up to Play 60 (www.fueluptoplay60.com) is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to combat childhood obesity. Fuel Up to Play 60 helps students make positive changes in their schools by improving opportunities to consume nutrient-rich foods and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Read the rest of this entry »

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Elon’s Mike Kennedy raises Money for Breast Cancer

By
Brian Foley
– November 27, 2011Posted in: Community Service, Southern Conference

Elon 15th year head baseball coach Mike Kennedy recently participated in the  Little Pink Houses of Hope fundraiser. He had to perform a dance routine with a current Elon student in a dancing with the stars type event. The event ended up raising over $12,000 for cancer research in the Elon community and was an overall success. You can check out a video report from Elon Weekly below.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Duke Takes on Community Service Projects

By
Brian Foley
– November 19, 2011Posted in: ACC, Community Service

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke baseball team split up into three groups to tackle several community service projects last Saturday, November 12.

“Community service is an important component of our baseball program,” said head coach Sean McNally. “I am very proud that our players have embraced this aspect of our program and have chosen to impact Duke and the surrounding Durham community in different ways this past weekend. Our efforts to enrich and serve in the community will continue throughout the year.” Read the rest of this entry »

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St. Mary’s Reaches Out to the Community

By
Brian Foley
– November 6, 2011Posted in: Community Service, West Coast Conference

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary’s baseball team held its annual community service event on Sunday, October 23. The Gaels hosted 70 kids ranging from 8-13 who were members of the Lamorinda Baseball Academy for three hours of drills, tips and one on one coaching. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fresno State helps Raise Youth Awareness

By
Brian Foley
– October 23, 2011Posted in: Community Service, WAC

FRESNO, Calif. – No one understands the importance of healthy living more than competitive athletes. That is why Fresno State baseball assistant coach Pat Waer, senior shortstop Pat Hutcheson and junior catcher Austin Wynns stepped off the diamond and into the classroom to speak about living drug and alcohol-free lifestyles. Read the rest of this entry »

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Boston College participates Red Bandanna Run

By
Brian Foley
– October 22, 2011Posted in: ACC, Community Service

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College baseball team took part in the seventh annual Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna Run on October 15 to support the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust.

The baseball, softball and fencing teams competed and volunteered in the race while the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams offered their services as well. Read the rest of this entry »

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UCF gives back to Orlando Little Leaguers

By
Brian Foley
– October 8, 2011Posted in: Community Service, Conference USA, General CBB News

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) – It has been a busy fall for the UCF baseball team on and off the diamond. With the start of fall baseball last week, the Knights have been improving on their fundamentals while also helping little leaguers around the Orlando area the past three weekends with theirs as well. Read the rest of this entry »

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Texas Tech Participates in Race For The Cure

By
Brian Foley
– October 1, 2011Posted in: Big 12, Community Service

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech baseball program was among over 8,000 participants at the 2011 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday morning at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Texas Tech head coach Dan Spencer and his son, Wade, participated in the 5K race while the team lined the streets and encouraged all of runners in the race and helped navigate the course. Read the rest of this entry »

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