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Read more about the article Celebrate the Individual with the HCHC: Adaptive Sports Edition

Celebrate the Individual with the HCHC: Adaptive Sports Edition

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  • Post published:November 18, 2014
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One of the key principals of “The Ripken Way” is to celebrate the individual. When you work with kids, you quickly learn that each kid is different—each has their strengths…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Veteran’s Day and Badges for Baseball

Spotlight on Veteran’s Day and Badges for Baseball

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  • Post published:November 11, 2014
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Today is the day that we honor those who are serving and have served our great country. It’s a day to say thank you.At the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we…

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Read more about the article It’s finally here: Uncommon Athlete Week in Baltimore

It’s finally here: Uncommon Athlete Week in Baltimore

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  • Post published:November 4, 2014
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This week, we are very excited to be rolling out Uncommon Athlete* in Baltimore City with the generous support of UnitedHealthCare.  Student-athletes at five Baltimore City middle and high schools…

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Read more about the article Kickball 2.0

Kickball 2.0

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  • Post published:October 29, 2014
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Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Try Kickball 2.0!Kickball 2.0 is a hybrid mix between kickball and a relay race. It combines teamwork, communication and hustle…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

Spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

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  • Post published:October 22, 2014
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The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation shines the program spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of West Central Ohio. Executive Director, John Neville, shares their story:Badges for Baseball program: Big…

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Read more about the article An Uncommon Coach: Mario Bustos

An Uncommon Coach: Mario Bustos

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  • Post published:October 20, 2014
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The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation program team sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mario Bustos.  Mario spent countless hours mentoring young people in Chicago and was a chaperone…

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Read more about the article Spelling out R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Spelling out R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

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  • Post published:October 15, 2014
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October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. The increase of bullying in schools is quite frightening.  A major topic related to bullying with youth is respect, or lack thereof. In…

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Read more about the article Train During the Fall Using Quickball

Train During the Fall Using Quickball

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  • Post published:October 9, 2014
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Coaches, mentors, and parents, today is October 9, 2014.  The first day of fall was two weeks ago, September 23rd.  The weather is getting colder and the days are getting…

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Read more about the article Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica

Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica

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  • Post published:October 2, 2014
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Check out how one of our partners in Santa Monica, CA is running their Badges for Baseball program. Athletic Director, Jesus Gonzalez, gives us the scoop:About the BGC of Santa…

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Read more about the article How to Plan a College Day

How to Plan a College Day

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  • Post published:September 24, 2014
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Last week I blogged about how our program team is in the middle of fall events, including College Experience Days. Brooke and I were at Marist in early September, and…

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