Fundraising

IABF Hosts Inaugural Bocce Tournament

The IABF Bocce tournament at Bocce Social on Long Island was a great success! BIG thank you to Paul D’Arienzo for organizing. Special Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, our host Mike Lisi and the crew at Bocce Social and all of our bocce players. Carmine and Sons Pizzeria & Sports Bar provided an awesome lunch. Andiamo!

IABF Playbook Event Generates Ideas, Passion and Growth Potential

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The inaugural IABF Playbook event at Carmine & Sons Pizzeria in Brooklyn brought together Italian Americans united by baseball and heritage. The gathering advanced the Foundation’s mission, connected it with a growing audience, and encouraged conversations and ideas focused on expanding opportunities for future generations.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies Celebrate Italian Heritage in Grand Fashion as Spicy Meatballs

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Hats off to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for pulling off one of the most entertaining and unique Italian heritage celebrations on any baseball field in America this year. IABF Trustee Chris Vaccaro was happy to play a part in the alternate identity “Spicy Meatballs” activation and marketing campaign with the Double-A affiliate of the New.

Relive 2024 IABF Golf Outing in Photos

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation thanked the record number of golfers who attended this year’s outing and shared photos from the event. The organization also reminded supporters that its annual gala is scheduled for December 5 and encouraged them to purchase tickets.

Images: 2024 IABF Cigar Dinner

Awards Cigars Community Events Fundraising Gala IABF John Franco

The IABF Cigar Dinner was described as another successful event, with thanks to everyone who contributed. The organization announced plans to reunite supporters at its Golf Outing in September and Gala in December, while offering special appreciation to John Franco for his support.

2024 IABF Cigar Night Hosted by John Franco

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2024 IABF Cigar Night Hosted by John Franco. IABF CIGAR DINNER: Join the Italian American Baseball Foundation on June 12 for our annual cigar dinner. This year’s event is hosted by Mets legend John Franco at Bourbon Street in Queens. GET TICKETS TODAY!

2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club

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2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club. Thank you to the golfers and sponsors who made the 2023 IABF golf outing a success! Check out all golf outing images: We’ll see you at the IABF Gala on November 30: 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸. The article centers on 2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club and presents the available facts and context.

IABF Hosts Cigar Dinner with Mike Piazza

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Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual IABF Cigar dinner! Special thanks to Mike Piazza for joining us as well. This year’s event at Bourbon Street in Bayside, NY was another testament to the growing following IABF continues to generate and the shared passion for our Italian heritage and love of baseball.

IABF Hosts Meaningful and Productive Italian Heritage Day in Washington DC

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation participated in Washington Nationals Italian Heritage Day, with board members taking part in on-field activities and meeting members of Congress. A portion of ticket sales supported the IABF Scholarship Fund and highlighted baseball’s growth in Italy and Italian American heritage.

Mets to Host Italian Heritage Day with IABF on September 17

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The Mets worked with the Italian American Baseball Foundation to bring back Italian Heritage Day at Citi Field on September 17. The Italian community will receive special recognition, and a portion of each ticket sold will support the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund.

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