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Herts Baseball Raises Over £1,300 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

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Herts Baseball welcomed over 200 attendees to their ballpark for the second annual Lou Gehrig Day event, which included a charity raffle, family-friendly batting and throwing competitions, and a competitive league game featuring international players. The event, spearheaded by Pete Hogg from St Albans, who plays for Herts Hawks in the British Baseball Federation AA league, aimed to raise awareness and funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Baseball's Premier League in North America, MLB, supported the event by donating official merchandise, including jerseys from the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels. The funds raised will be shared between the MNDA's national office and the Hertfordshire branch to support medical research and local families living with the condition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The second annual Lou Gehrig Day event, organized by Herts Baseball, raised over £1,300 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
  • Pete Hogg, a player for Herts Hawks in the British Baseball Federation AA league, played a key role in the event, which aimed to raise awareness and funds for the MNDA.
  • The event featured a charity raffle, family-friendly batting and throwing competitions, and a competitive league game featuring international players.
  • Baseball's Premier League in North America, MLB, donated official merchandise, including jerseys from the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels.
  • The funds raised will be shared between the MNDA's national office and the Hertfordshire branch to support medical research and local families living with the condition.
  • Lindsey Lucas, Branch Chair at MNDA Hertfordshire, delivered the ceremonial first pitch and expressed gratitude to Herts Baseball for their efforts in organizing the event.
  • Pete Hogg, the driving force behind the event, aims to generate excitement and raise awareness for the MNDA, highlighting the importance of unity and community in supporting a vital cause.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 attendees participated in the Lou Gehrig Day event at Herts Baseball's ballpark.
  • The charity raffle and games raised an impressive £1,300 for the MNDA.
  • The event featured a mix of attendees, including family and friends of the club, curious locals, and people specifically there to support the charity.

Sources:

  • "Herts Welcome Event: Lou Gehrig Day" article
  • Pete Hogg's statement regarding his motivation for organizing the event
  • Lindsey Lucas's comments on the importance of Herts Baseball's efforts in supporting the MNDA.

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