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If you are interested in sponsoring one of our amazing fundraising events, please contact SVP, Resource Development, Elise Lee at elee@ripkenfoundation.org or (443) 841-7044. You can also review our upcoming events here. Once you have determined which event you would like to sponsor, you can fill in the form located at the bottom of the event details page and someone from our team will contact you shortly about next steps.
You can honor someone with a charitable gift very easily on our donate page. Under âGiving Optionsâ, select âIn Memory Ofâ or âIn Honor Ofâ depending on your reason for giving. Next, provide the name of the person you would like to honor and their contact information, if you would like us to notify them on your behalf. This information is optional. Next, provide your contact and billing information. Click âSubmit Paymentâ and you are done. You will receive an automated receipt via email and a thank you letter from the Foundation in the mail with a tax receipt. On behalf of the Foundation, thank you so much for your generous support!
Joining an existing Badges for Baseball program is different depending on how you participate with the program.
If you are a:
Youth participant:
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation partners with over 100 community based organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, youth serving organizations, and more. With the help of your parents and/or guardians, check out the map on the Badges for Baseball page to see if there is a program near you.
Mentor:
Check out the map on the Badges for Baseball page to see if there is a program near you. Our Foundation programs across the country are always looking for dedicated mentors!
Law Enforcement Member/Agency:
Badges for Baseball programs are always looking for consistent mentorship from their local law enforcement agencies. Check out the map on the Badges for Baseball page to see if there is a program near you.