CARLOS RUIZ AND THE PHILLIES BOWLED for The Philadelphia Futures Last Night
April 24, 2015
by HughE Dillon
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz
and his Philadelphia
Phillies his teammates “got in the game” on behalf of Philadelphia
Futures last night at South Bowl.
Jen Fred, Fox 29
Proceeds from the event will support the college aspirations of
Philadelphia’s low-income, first-generation-to-college students. Get in the Game,
a bowling tournament and fundraiser, pairs competitive teams, sponsored by
individual donors and businesses, with team captains including Phillies players
and local celebrities. For the fifth year, Ruiz will host the event, demonstrating
his strong commitment to the mission of Philadelphia Futures and the students
it serves. The Phillies’ catcher has made it his personal mission to ensure that Philadelphia’s high-achieving, low-income students are provided with the opportunities
and resources needed for college success.
Philadelphia’s low-income, first-generation-to-college students. Get in the Game,
a bowling tournament and fundraiser, pairs competitive teams, sponsored by
individual donors and businesses, with team captains including Phillies players
and local celebrities. For the fifth year, Ruiz will host the event, demonstrating
his strong commitment to the mission of Philadelphia Futures and the students
it serves. The Phillies’ catcher has made it his personal mission to ensure that Philadelphia’s high-achieving, low-income students are provided with the opportunities
and resources needed for college success.
Ruban Amaro congratulates Scott Palmer on his strike as Wendy Saltzman, 6ABC looks on
Ryan Howard was in the house
There were kids activities
Players posed with fans
Congrats to Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jami Schnell now Amaro, who were married in November.
Joan Mazzotti, executive director of Philadelphia Futures thanked the crowd for securing the future for a child.
Secret greeting among players?
Justin De Fratus grew up outside of LA but is a fan of the Oakland Raiders, but wearing this jersey in Eagles territory.
Mr and Mrs Phillies Chase and Jen Utley. So many boys have been named after the famed second baseman during his tenure here.
The players were happy to sign autographs
There was an active live and silent auction to raise more funds. With this event the Get Into The Game fundraiser has surpassed the two million dollar mark. Thanks
