Home Run Derby 2010 precedes the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and showcases the game’s heavy hitters. It may just be for fun and not mean anything within the standings, but its value to charitable organizations – thanks to the “Go to Bat” program of Major League Baseball and State Farm insurance – can’t be overstated. Fans select their charity of choice and sluggers flex their longball muscles. Donations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and a trip to the 2010 World Series raise the stakes a bit.
Source of article: Home Run Derby 2010 circles the bases for charity by Personal Money Store
Home Run Derby 2010 means much to charities
The “Go to Bat” program is intended to make a difference within the community, and Home Run Derby 2010 is a reminder of how Major League Baseball and State Farm are committed to making a lasting impact on their communities, beyond the playing field. Fans who registered at the “Go to Bat” site earlier in the 2010 season are selected randomly by State Farm for individual weekly prizes (a $ 100 charitable donation to that fan’s selected charity). By playing an online Home Run Derby 2010 game through State Farm’s website, fans can increase their chance of being selected (and their charity’s chance of winning). Ten total winners will be chosen, and one will win a trip for two to the 2010 World Series. The second half of the Major League Baseball season will be the “Go to Bat” contest ground, and will end on September 26.
The gold’s within the game at the Home Run Derby 2010
Miguel Cabrera, Corey Hart, David Ortiz, Hanley Ramirez and company will be swinging, and also the Boys and Girls Clubs of America will catch the charity gold. That’s because State Farm will donate $ 3,000 per homer hit during Home Run Derby 2010, and $ 17,000 if a player hits the “Gold Ball” out (when a batter has only one out remaining). Not only that, but one of the local chapters of the Club will get $ 50,000 from State Farm, when the remaining seven chapters local to Orange County, Calif. will receive $ 10,000 apiece. Not to be outdone, the fan-selected charity that receives one of the most support will get an additional $ 25,000 boost from State Farm.
Who’ll touch ‘em all in Home Run Derby 2010?
Go with Miguel Cabrera. He’s pacing the NL in homers, so expect him to open some eyes.
More info on this topic
prnewswire.com/news-releases/state-farm-and-major-league-baseball-go-deep-for-charities-with-go-to-bat-program-98234949.html
statefarm.com/gotobat
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