My name is Bob Salomon and I have joined three talented authors and one illustrator because this book is the beginning of a movement that, as a father and a coach, I believe in.  The idea for this story, born from a child’s birthday party and a desire to ensure all children have equipment and a chance to play, has gained enormous momentum and national support.I'm thrilled to share that the book is the Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Children's Book Award and finalist forEric Hoffer Book Award,and Forword Magazine Book of the Year.  As grateful as I am for that notoriety, it is Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling and Lisa Funari-Willever who first believed in the vision of this dream.  They are three amazing women, each one unique in their own talents.  I am fortunate to have them as colleagues and blessed to call them friends. 

Together, we have been humbled and overwhelmed by the support of individuals, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, professional athletes and kids who simply dream of becoming athletes.  Giving back and extending friendship is written between the lines of this story; a story of kids who play with little, worn-out equipment, without coaches or concession stands, all for the love of the game.   Our goal is to raise awareness, raise funds, and motivate everyone to play the game forward.  Whether you donate your old equipment, organize a community collection, or donate funds to these dedicated organizations, you will have made a difference to a child.  Our team is growing everyday and includes the following supporters:

	Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center Jason Grilli, Professional Baseball Player Joe Torre, Professional Coach/Legend Bernie Williams, Baseball Legend Tommy John, Pitching Legend Ken Griffey Sr., Former Legend Roy White, Baseball Legendd Craig Biggio, Baseball Legend Jack Cust, Professional Baseball Player Robb Quinlan, Professional Baseball Player Jack Hannahan, Professional Baseball Player Ed Herrmann, Former All-Star Catcher Brent Mayne, Former Professional Catcher Jack Perconte, Former Professional Baseball Player Steve Grilli, Former Professional Pitcher Dick Drago, Former Professional Pitcher Luis Tiant, Former Professional Pitcher Phil Niekro, Pitching Legend Bobby Thomson, "The Shot Heard 'Round The World" Buddy Harrelson, Baseball Legend Cory Snyder Former Professional, Baseball Player Jim Mudcat Grant, Baseball Legend Bill Lee, Former Professional Pitcher Sean Casey, Former Professional BaseBall Player Ryan Roland-Smith, Professional Baseball Player Brent Mayne, Former Professional Catcher Carlos May, Former Professional Baseball Player Nelson Cruz, Professional Baseball Player
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Thank you to our fans and supporters during this exciting time in our lives!

“Play It Forward!”

Sincerely,

Bob Salomon
President, Danjulie Associates, LLC
agototellus@aol.com