On Sunday July 12th 2011, Amber Sabathia spear-headed a very special fundraising event for the Therapeutic Nursery at the JCC on the Palisades.  This amazing event featured fine food and wine, exclusive shopping opportunities, live and silent auction, and more all at the amazing Stone Mansion in Apline NJ.

The event helped raise over $300,000.00 for the program!

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(Pictured L-R, Anthony Piquet, Jason Berhel, Reyanna Stowes)

Six Vallejo High School athletes have been selected by CC Sabathia’s PitCCh In Foundation to receive the 2011 Nathan Berhel Scholarship, awarded every June to the VHS students who excel in the classroom and are part of athletic teams. The awards were presented this morning as part of the Vallejo High School Scholarship Breakfast in the campus’ main library.

The scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Nathan Berhel, CC’s cousin and childhood friend, who passed away in June 2004. This year’s recipients of $2,500.00 scholarships are Reyanna Stowes and Anthony Piquit. Recognized as award finalists, and thus receiving $500 awards, are Michael Joseph Ladao, Georgina Harrison, Steven Brown, and Alea Ciencia

“Nathan was an important part of my life. He was a very focused, determine and courageous man on and off the field. A two-sport athlete in football and baseball, Nathan played with the biggest heart and toughest attitude as a team leader who supported and encouraged all members of his team to give 110%,” explained CC Sabathia. “I am proud to recognize his legacy in these six very deserving young men and women.”

Student-Athlete Profile: Reyanna Stowes

As a member of the Varsity Cheer Team, Reyanna’s Apache Spirit is off the charts.  Her dedication to our beloved school is very impressive with an array of extra curricular activities and projects.  She excelled in the classroom with high grades and high respect from her teachers and VHS Staff.

Reyanna is heading to Jackson State University to study Business.

Student-Athlete Profile: Anthony Piquet

Anthony’s drive on the baseball field has resulted in helping the Men’s Varsity Baseball Team reach the Sectional Playoffs two years in a row.  A multi-talented athlete, his team mates can always count on him to come through with a great performance or motivational support.  Anthony’s also a winner in the classroom excelling both in GPA and support of his fellow classmates.

Anthony is heading to University of Las Vegas Nevada to study Business.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

$2,500.00 single award to each student.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average.
2.     Copy of acceptance letter into college.
3.     List of all your extracurricular activities, community service, athletic accomplishments.
4.     Two-page essay on HOW SPORTS HAS AFFECTED YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

TIMELINE:

Evaluation Period                       August 17, 2011 – April 27, 2012

Submission Period                        April 30 – May 11, 2012

Submission deadline                        May 11, 2012

SUBMIT MATERIALS TO:

PitCCh In Foundation Inc.
ATT: Nathan Berhel Scholarship Program
3505 Sonoma Blvd. #20
BOX 3-52
Vallejo California 94590-2945

Materials received will not be returned.  Submissions postmarked after May 11, 2012 will not be accepted.

Recipients will be announced on Friday May 31st, 2012.

You Can Always Go Home Again: CC Throws Out First Pitch At North Vallejo Little League Game

On June 1st, CC, a native of Vallejo in Northern California, once again returned to his first field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch for the North Vallejo Little League’s Annual Spring Classic Night Game.  And as the Vallejo Times Herald newspaper relayed, it would be easier for CC to blend in with Red Sox fans than become invisible in this town he never forgets.

Joined by fellow Yankee Joba Chamberlain, CC took the mound at Thurmon Field, the same facility that he had helped renovate almost 1 ½ years ago and the same field he played on as a kid.

CC’s time before and after the pitch was consumed by kids following along shaking his hand and asking for autographs on their baseballs, caps and pictures. Then CC and Joba settled in to watch as the 12 year olds version of the Yankees play the Cardinals under the lights.

“It feels real good to be able to give back and do what we’ve done here with the Little League thriving,” Sabathia said.  Before, they weren’t even fielding two teams in each division, and now we have four to five teams in each division. People are coming out, parents are coaching again and it’s still a lot of fun.”

“It’s awesome to see the things he has done.  Obviously, he’s a great baseball player. It’s the other stuff off the field that makes him so good on the field.  Being human, being humble, being thankful for what you’ve got and where you came from,” commented Joba Chamberlain.

CC’s mom Margie is of course a mainstay at the North Vallejo Little League complex, even to this day as a regular in the concession stand and active throughout the Little League program.  “My mom is here every day, so I pretty much know everything that’s going on.  I love this place, just because it’s where it all started for me,” Sabathia said.

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