What is Crushin' For A Cause?
Crushin’ For A Cause is back for the second year. Developed by Atlanta Braves Prospect Tyler Tolve in conjunction with The 6-4-3 Foundation and SagerStrong Foundation, this celebrity home run derby features a mix of major and minor league hitting talent as well as non-hitters who come together to raise money for youth sports participation and blood cancer research. These are 2 important causes for Tolve who has played baseball since he was 4 and whose father is in remission from multiple myeloma.
Will there be a chance for autographs?
Yes! We will share that information closer to the event.
What organizations does the event benefit?
The 6-4-3 Foundation: The 6-4-3 Foundation’s mission is to enhance the lives of children and families through sports. The foundation accomplishes this goal by funding grants and scholarships to organizations and individuals for the sole purpose of providing equity in access to sports. In addition, The 6-4-3 Foundation uses a love of sports to rally young athletes around projects that impact the community as a whole. Since 2013, the foundation has put
over $350,000 towards programs and initiatives as well as contributed countless hours of community service.
SagerStrong Foundation: SagerStrong Foundation’s mission is Giving Hope to Those Who Need It Most! Craig and Stacy Sager started the SAGERSTRONG Foundation in the hope that, one day, leukemia patients and their families will never have to go through the battle they have endured. The SagerStrong Foundation is dedicated to Funding Blood Cancer Research and raising awareness of blood cancers. Since 2016, the foundation has raised nearly 2.5 million for groundbreaking research and programming, working tirelessly to give hope to those who need it most!
Crushin' For A Cause Lineup
Proposed attendees:
Tyler Tolve – Atlanta Braves Organization
Luke Berryhill – Houston Astros Organization
Cael Chatham – Great Falls Voyagers
Michael Chavis – Chicago White Sox Organization
Charlie Condon – Colorado Rockies Organization
Parks Harber – New York Yankees Organization
Jonathan Hughes – Atlanta Braves Organization
Sam Kuchinski – Yolo High Wheelers
Justyn-Henry Malloy – Detroit Tigers
Jaylen Smith – Oakland Ballers
Carson Taylor – Philadelphia Phillies Organization
Michael Trautwein – Cincinnati Reds Organization
*Lists will be updated as players are confirmed. Changes may occur due to player availability.
Can’t make it?! Our friends at Athletes Go Live will be streaming the event!
Schedule
10:00 – 1:00 Set Up and Preparation
1:00 GATES OPEN
1:30 The Cheezy Truck and DonutNV Open
2:00 Amateur Home Run Derby Presented by Prep Baseball Georgia Begins
3:15 Opening Ceremonies
3:30 Crushin’ For A Cause Celebrity Home Run Derby Begins
5:30 Home Run Derby Ends & Silent Auction Closes
**To volunteer for Crushin’ For A Cause, click here.**
