Number of Participants: 76
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $2,569
Event Amount Raised: $1,000
Event Type: Civic & Community
Sport: Baseball
Date: March 30, 2024
Location:
Dracut High School
Lakeview Avenue, Dracut
MA
About:
Coach Talbot and his team embarked on a heartwarming journey of baseball, community engagement, and philanthropy. It all began when the Bedford High coach reached out to him about organizing a scrimmage in the midst of winter. Inspired by the idea, Coach Talbot took the initiative and expanded it into a preseason scrimmage tournament, inviting teams from Wilmington and Greater Lowell Vocational School to join in.
As they planned the event, Coach Talbot saw an opportunity to give back to the community. He decided to organize a food drive for the Dracut Food Pantry on the same day as the tournament. The response from all four teams was overwhelmingly positive, and together they turned the day into not only a great day of baseball but also a successful fundraiser for the pantry.
The tournament also served as a powerful team-building exercise. Despite facing challenges like heavy rain and field maintenance, Coach Talbot’s team pulled together, working tirelessly to prepare the fields for the games that day. Their dedication paid off, resulting in a successful event that raised $1000 in donations and collected a truckload and car full of food for the pantry.
Coach Talbot expressed his gratitude to everyone involved, including the softball team, Lady Middies basketball girls, his family, and countless volunteers. The outpouring of support from the entire school community was truly remarkable.
Reflecting on the day, Coach Talbot acknowledged the sacrifice of his own family, who had to handle food deliveries while he was still coaching. Despite not capturing many photos of the food drive, the impact of their efforts resonated deeply, leaving a lasting impression of teamwork, generosity, and community spirit.