On Saturday, we gathered at Citizens Bank Park for a truly unforgettable evening — our 20th Anniversary Gala celebrating two decades of helping kids play ball. The night brought together volunteers, longtime partners, donors, baseball and softball fans, and new friends who share our belief that every child deserves the chance to step onto the field.
Thanks to your incredible generosity and spirit, the event raised more than $85,000 to support our mission — an amazing achievement for our first-ever large-scale fundraising gala! These funds directly help children gain access to the equipment and opportunities they need to experience the joy of baseball and softball. After all…it’s always about the kids!
Highlights From the Night
The celebration brought together leaders in baseball, former players, high-profile personalities, supporters, and new friends from across the baseball and softball communities. Some of the evening’s favorite moments included:
- The Phillie Phanatic, bringing unmatched energy and stealing the show (as always!)
- Keynote Speaker Natasha Watley, sharing her love of the game and passion for inspiring young girls in softball
- Co-hosts Ben Davis and Dave Osokow, bringing great personality and fun to the stage
- A surprise appearance by former Phillie Domonic Brown, whose kindness and generosity made the night even more special
- Guided ballpark tours, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at Citizens Bank Park
- A chance to design a custom Wilson A2000 with glove designer Ryan Smith
- Interactive experiences at the Victus Bat Station
- Live and silent auction items that featured rare, exclusive, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia and experiences
- A crowd-favorite Ice Cream Sundae Bar (complete with souvenir cups!)
- An incredible showing from our event sponsors, who filled the room with new and returning supporters excited about our mission
Relive the Evening
Guests can now enjoy the full event photo gallery, including Step & Repeat photos, courtesy of Captured by Amanda’s lightning-fast turnaround.
You can also revisit the honoree videos that were featured during the program.
Feel free to download and share your favorites — and don’t forget to tag @pifbs on Instagram for your chance to win a signed José Ramírez baseball! A winner will be chosen next Friday at 12pm EST.
What’s Ahead
If you’re still sharing in our 20th Anniversary excitement, here’s what’s coming up next:
Year-End Online Auction
Missed out on auction items at the Gala? You’re in luck. Our online auction will feature:
- A Dodgers package including four tickets and a pregame on-field experience
- Bananas VIB tickets in the city of your choice
- A signed Marucci Jimmy Rollins bat
- And much more!
PIFBS Phillies Community Day – April 18 vs. Braves
Save the date for a day of fun at the ballpark!
Get More Involved
There are so many ways to support our mission:
- Join our Board of Directors or Advisory Council
- Start an equipment collection
- Fundraise on behalf of PIFBS
- Make a monetary donation to support kids around the world
From all of us at Pitch In For Baseball & Softball — thank you for celebrating 20 years of impact with us. Your support ensures we can continue changing lives for the next 20 years and beyond.
Thank you for your love of the game and for helping kids play ball!
— Meredith Kim, CEO
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
A heartfelt thank-you to our generous partners whose support made this celebration possible. Sponsors included Wilson, RBI, Players Trust, Baseball BBQ, Clearwater, ExtensisHR, Cypress, and many more organizations that champion our mission.