Game 14: Long Island Ducks 14 Lancaster Barnstormers 1

The only thing hotter than the weather Wednesday night was the Ducks bats! It was a great night to have seats in the suite level so we could get cooled off once in a while. It was Barnstormers card strip giveaway but we got there too late to get autographs before the game. The players were very nice and signed the cards afterwards even though they got crushed. I did pretty good and got several cards signed from the Ducks and Barnstormers.




Today's autographs: 18
Season autographs: 392
Money raised for Alopecia Areata: $19.60

Our First Reports

Game 13: Barnstormers 3 Blue Crabs 2

Today was "Bark in the Park" day at the Lancaster Barnstormers. I'm allergic to dogs, but we had to go because my kid reporter video was being aired today. I interviewed the players about their dogs. We were also treated to a GREAT game today as the Barnstormers hit 3 solo home runs and Jerome Williams pitched 8 strong innings for his league leading 5th win. Gavin and I got 17 autographs today including 2 Oakland A's sundae helmets that we had. One was signed by Matt Watson who played there in 2005 and 2010; the other is by Tommy Everidge who played in Oakland in 2009.



Today's autographs: 17
Season autographs: 374
Money raised for Alopecia Areata: $18.70

Game 12: Barnstormers 5 Blue Crabs 4

Another great night at the ballpark! We had more bonus baseball as the Barnstormers beat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on a walk off walk in the 11th inning. Tonight they aired the first of our kid reporter series where Gavin asked the players if they have any pre game rituals. Very good and we'll be able to post the video soon. 18 more autographs to add to the collection...mostly Blue Crabs tonight. I can't wait until the teams start releasing their 2011 sets!

Blue Crabs fist baseman Ben Harrison

Today's autographs: 18
Season autographs: 357
Money raised for Alopecia Areata: $17.85

Meet Your Lancaster Barnstormers 2011 Kid Reporters

Today was a pretty awesome day. Gavin and I were hired (not for money) by the Lancaster Barnstormers to be their kid reporters. We obviously love baseball and it was pretty cool getting to the ballpark so early to start our new jobs. We did some taping, hung out in the press box, and then watched batting practice. After batting practice we went into the clubhouse to interview some of the players. Hopefully we'll be able to post the videos once they are edited and played at the ballpark!

Tri City Valley Cats

I received a letter this week from Michelle Skinner at the Tri City Valley Cats. They are the single A short season for the Houston Astros and play in the New York-Penn league. Earlier in the season Michelle sent me a box full of goodies...card sets, bobble heads, t shirts, and many signed cards. That was an awesome day getting the mail and going through all the stuff. This week Michelle sent me a letter that they have been brainstorming ways to help alopecia.


Finnigan's Sports Cards is a local card shop in Albany and they are sponsoring the baseball card machine at Joseph L Bruno Stadium, home of the Valley Cats. Finnigan's Sports Cards have partnered with the Valley Cats to support our cause by donating half of all the proceeds to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation through Autographs 4 Alopecia!


We will be traveling to New York late in the season to be recognized and be presented with our donation! Thanks Michelle, Valley Cats staff, and Finnigan's Sports Cards for your much appreciated effort!

Logo!

Autographs 4 Alopecia now has its own logo! Thanks to my Uncle Rick and our friend Elene who came up with the design, colors, and ideas behind the logo. There are lots of exciting things happening that I can't wait to share. Stay tuned!