Help Altadena’s Kids Heal Through Baseball!

On January 7th 2025, an unprecedented firestorm changed the lives of thousands of families in the Altadena area. Homes, businesses, schools, parks, and favorite places were destroyed or damaged, and our beautiful community was disrupted to its core. Among the casualties was the local baseball field — where many Altadena kids have played every season since they first stepped up to bat in T-ball.

But despite the loss, there’s a way for us to turn this hardship into a moment of healing and hope. A team of 12 kids will travel to New York this summer to the Cooperstown All-Star Village Summer Baseball Tournament, where they’ll have the chance to represent Altadena, connect with kids from across the country, and, as a team, heal through the sport they love. They’ll even have the opportunity to visit the MLB Hall of Fame!

This trip is more than just a tournament. It’s a chance for these kids to experience joy and unity, create lasting friendships, and leave behind the trauma of this disaster, if only for a while. But they can’t do this without you. The financial strain of rebuilding has been overwhelming for many families, and we need your help to make this dream a reality.

What Your Donation Will Fund:

Cooperstown Experience – $1,750 (per player)

Give the gift of a lifetime — fund a player's full tournament adventure in Cooperstown!

⚾ Send a Coach – $900 (per coach)

Great teams need great leaders. Help send a coach to guide and inspire our players on the biggest stage!

✈️ Flight to New York – $500 (per player)

Lift a young athlete toward their dream — sponsor their flight to Cooperstown!

️️ Cooperstown Memory Photo Package – $150 (per player)

Preserve every unforgettable moment with a full tournament photo package.

️️ One Night in the Bunkhouse – $225 (per night for the team)

Keep the team together and the memories growing — fund a night in the legendary bunkhouse!

Tournament Shirt & Hat – $75 (per player)

Equip a player with the official Cooperstown tournament gear they'll wear with pride!

Team Photo – $40 (per player)

Capture a once-in-a-lifetime team moment they’ll treasure forever.

We understand that this trip won’t fix everything, but it will give these kids a much-needed opportunity to heal, rebuild their spirits, and create core memories they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Please donate today and share this fundraiser with your friends and loved ones. Your support will help bring a smile to the faces of kids who need it now more than ever.

Thank you for your generosity. #AltadenaStrong ❤️⚾️

Catherine Buzzini is handling all of the payments/finances to Cooperstown.