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Curt's Pitch for ALS
Curt and Shonda Schilling are shining stars in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. For more than a decade, the Schillings have devoted themselves to the battle against this progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord.
 The Schillings first met Dick Bergeron, a person with ALS, in 1992 when Curt was pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. The meeting had a tremendous impact on them as they saw a courageous person facing a devastating illness. They developed Curt's Pitch for ALS in 1993, and designed the program with hopes that it would improve the quality of life for those living with the disease and their families.
When Curt was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Schillings started Curt's Pitch with the Arizona Chapter, expanding the program to include support for both the Pennsylvania and Arizona chapters of The ALS Association.
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| Shonda as Master of Ceremonies for the ALS Advocacy Day Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C. |
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Beginning with the 2004 season, Curt began wearing a Boston Red Sox uniform, and he and Shonda are as active as ever for ALSA, from serving as national spokespersons to attending ALSA’s National Advocacy Day to donating their time for an award-winning public service announcement for the 2004 ALS Awareness Month program.
Their commitment is so strong that they are continuing Curt's Pitch for ALS with ALSA Chapters in Arizona, Philadelphia and now Massachusetts.
The Schillings and their supporters have raised nearly $2 million for ALS patients, research and education through Curt's Pitch over the past 10 years. In the 12 years since Curt and Shonda have been involved with The ALS Association, they have helped raise just under $4 million.
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The Pitch
During the 2004 season, The Schillings will be contributing a total of $75,000, $25,000 in each of the three cities to help strike out ALS. Fans are invited to become members or continue their support of Curt's team by pledging donations at the following levels:
$50 Gift
Receive a Curt's Pitch T-shirt.
$100 Gift
Receive a Curt's Pitch T-shirt and Curt's Pitch cap.
One Dollar per Strikeout (minimum $200)
Receive all the above and an invitation to Curt's private post-season celebration.
Three Dollars per Strikeout (minimum $600)
Receive all the above and a Red Sox baseball cap autographed by Curt.
Five Dollars per Strikeout (minimum $1,000)
Receive all the above and a Red Sox jersey autographed by Curt.
Ten Dollars per Strikeout (minimum $2,000)
Receive all the above and a baseball glove autographed by Curt.
Team members who give a minimum of $1 per strike out will be invited to a post-season dinner and autograph party with people with ALS and the Schillings. One party will be held in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Massachusetts (to include the New England States). Additionally, Curt will host a signature golf tournament and dinner in each city, generously raising more money for ALS patients and research. Fans can get involved in these events by contacting their nearest chapter listed below.
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