Bassitts' pitch in charity enters third season
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The Toronto Blue Jays have always been known as a family organization. It's why so many players end up choosing to sign. The new family room and kids area behind the bullpen is evidence of this. It's a premium, superior experience.
Two people who know this all too well are Chris Bassitt and his wife Jessica. Because this place now feels so much like home, the Bassitts are bringing back their charitable initiative - Pitch In - for a third consecutive season.
Through the initiative, the Bassitts will donate $10,000 (USD) to Jays Care for each game the Blue Jays win when Chris pitches this season. Over the first two seasons, the initiative has raised $438,852 (CAD) for RBI Summer Edition, a free sport-for-development program designed as a complement to summer school to enhance the mental and physical health of kids in under-resourced communities across Toronto.
«This organization is the best with family,» Jessica Bassitt said. «We've been with Oakland and with the Mets. Each was special in their own ways, but the Blue Jays have gone above and beyond.
In fact, we're at the point now where most people will call us in the offseason if they're talking to the Blue Jays. They'll ask -- especially the girls -- what the family situation is like.» - Jessica Bassitt
In fact, we're at the point now where most people will call us in the offseason if they're talking to the Blue Jays. They'll ask -- especially the girls -- what the family situation is like.» - Jessica Bassitt
This season will see more than 2300 students across 13 schools participate in the program.
The Bassitts experience of playing Toronto exemplifies what the Blue Jays envisioned when they started their renovations of Rogers Centre, cultivating relationships that go both ways.
They have definitely succeeded.
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