The Adelphi Panthers played in a charity exhibition game against Hank's Yanks on Saturday, October 17th on William J. Bonomo field. The game was played in order to raise money for juvenile diabetes. In addition to over 100 fans who came out to support this cause, a few Yankee greats were in attendance as well. Mickey Rivers and Willie Randolph threw out the first pitch and said a few words to the crowd.
Overall the event was a huge success and raised money and awareness about juvenile diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF). JDRF is the worldwide leader in research and funding to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that has a sudden onset and lasts the duration of the patient's life. The JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for diabetes science throughout the world.
"It's a great day to play baseball and to be playing in support of such a worthy cause, in front of a great crowd," Adelphi head coach Dom Scala said. "I just enjoy the game of baseball and to give these kids an opportunity to see such a great campus, and a great field and then to have it be in support of a fantastic cause with Willie Randolph and Mickey Rivers here as well is amazing. It's always a pleasure to have the support of the Yankee family."
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