CHARLIE BATCH TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT ‘TOYS FOR TOTS’ & THE BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14
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December 9, 2010
Homestead, PA – Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch will lead the effort to collect a “Batch of Toys” in his 5th Annual Toy Drive to benefit “Toys For Tots” and the Best of The Batch Foundation next Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s at 180 E. Waterfront Drive in Homestead, PA.
Charlie Batch and his teammates will sign autographs for fans in exchange for donations of new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to less fortunate kids. Toys for children of all ages will be accepted, and those who make donations will receive a complimentary $10 Dave & Buster’s PowerCard.
In its first four years, the “Batch of Toys” program has distributed more than 25,000 toys to needy children, and Charlie’s goal this year is to exceed 10,000 toys.
“It’s sad to know that so many kids don’t have the opportunities that other kids have,” said Batch. “I’ve delivered thousands of toys for the holidays, and every year when the last toy is delivered, I always wish I had more of them to give.”
Charlie personally delivers toys, along with smiles and joy to children and families at The Salvation Army, the Women’s Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Jail, Children’s Hospital, to financially challenged families in Allegheny County and to Toys for Tots.
In addition to the Dave & Buster’s location, toy donations can also be made at The Best of the Batch Foundation offices now through December 20th at 2000 West Street in Munhall, PA. Office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. The pickup of large donations can be scheduled by calling the foundation office at 412.326.0119. Additional information about the “Batch of Toys” program and additional donation information is available at www.batchfoundation.org.
For updated information on Charlie Batch & his Best of the Batch Foundation, fans can follow on Facebook!
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Charlie Batch in the News:Watch Charlie Batch on ESPN First Take with Jay Crawford (http://bit.ly/cKUW3B), talking about Ben Roethlisberger's return, the Steelers start to the year at 3-1, his Best of the Batch Foundation, Project CHUCK Youth Basketball League, mentoring Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor, Eastern Michigan football and the Best of the Batch Foundation. Read about Batch’s mentorship of Pryor in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review at http://bit.ly/dCS9Qs and his motivation for establishing the Best of the Batch Foundation in this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article: http://bit.ly/aydX6f.
The Best of the Batch Foundation is a registered non-profit foundation founded in 1999 by NFL quarterback Charlie Batch. The Best of the Batch Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities and guidance to disadvantaged youth in the city of Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas through programs designed to encourage academic excellence through sports, positive motivation and community pride. For more information on the foundation, its programs, or how to contribute, please contact Latasha Wilson, Executive Director, at 412-326-0119, lwilson@batchfoundation.org, or visit the website at www.batchfoundation.org.
