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Let the Battle Begin!
The ALCS finally concluded Sunday night and we now know which two teams will be battling it out for the World Series. Representing the National League will be the defending World Series Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies; and representing the American League will be the New York Yankees. The Phillies are looking to be the first National League Team to win back to back WS since the Cincinnati Reds did in it 1975 & 1976 (Now why does the 1975 WS sound so familiar?) and the Yankees are looking for their first WS since they last won in 2000. I don't think the World Series will be easy for either team, but there will be time to study in detail who has the advantage. Instead I want to bring to your attention the Community Service aspect of the WS.
All of the charities being featured at the World Series - Stand Up to Cancer, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities and Community Service - are worthy of our support. But the Welcome Back Veterans program is near and dear to my heart. American's Pasttime - this game that I love - is often one of the few "touches of home" that our service men and women have when they are away; especially if they are serving in a combat situation. And what better way for Major League Baseball to give back to them then by supporting this great program. I know we have military bloggers here at MLBlogs - John, a Chaplain in the U.S. Army, writes the blog Getting Back to Fun Again about his beloved Reds - as well as members of the military who are regular readers. Trust me, few Red Sox fans are as loyal or as knowledgeable as my good friend Mike/shakenbake who is serving with the United State Air Force in South Korea. These men and women answered the call to serve. We too need to answer the call to help. So when you ease on back into your comfy chair to watch the World Series kick off on Wednesday night, can you take a moment to offer up a "Thank You" to all those who serve and to their families. They will appreciate and I know that you'll feel better for doing it.
For the first time Major League Baseball will be putting community service and charitable work on center stage at the World Series. You can read about the effort in the article written by our fearless leader Mark Newman. Each of the first four nights of the WS will feature a different charity or community initiative and with the Series starting in New York, I can not think of a better charity to be hi-lighted on the first night then MLB's Welcome Back Veterans Charity.
If you are a regular reader here you know how I feel about our men and women in uniform and how much I feel we owe them and their families for the sacrifices they make in service to our country. All too often when "dad or mom" returns home - especially if they are returning from combat - they bring with them a lot of baggage that isn't always easy for their family members or friends to see. And the proud manner in which they serve our country often makes our Vets hesitant to reach out for the help they need. Welcome Back Veterans is a charity founded by MLB and its purpose is to help our returning Vets and their families as they make the transition from Military Life to Civilian Life. Many of our returning Vets suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and if left untreated, PTSD can take a terrible toll on not only the Vets but also on their spouses, children and families. One of the main purposes of this charity is to no only help provide services to treat PTSD, but also to remove the stigma of asking for help. They want to make sure that our men and women in uniform know that it is not a sign of weakness to reach out to others.
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If you are a regular reader here you know how I feel about our men and women in uniform and how much I feel we owe them and their families for the sacrifices they make in service to our country. All too often when "dad or mom" returns home - especially if they are returning from combat - they bring with them a lot of baggage that isn't always easy for their family members or friends to see. And the proud manner in which they serve our country often makes our Vets hesitant to reach out for the help they need. Welcome Back Veterans is a charity founded by MLB and its purpose is to help our returning Vets and their families as they make the transition from Military Life to Civilian Life. Many of our returning Vets suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and if left untreated, PTSD can take a terrible toll on not only the Vets but also on their spouses, children and families. One of the main purposes of this charity is to no only help provide services to treat PTSD, but also to remove the stigma of asking for help. They want to make sure that our men and women in uniform know that it is not a sign of weakness to reach out to others.
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God Bless You and Thank You.
Thanks for pointing this stuff out. I wasn't aware of it before. Very cool of MLB.
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I like the service-oriented theme from MLB, no doubt their response to the White House's plea to the media and entertainment. What's so wrong with promoting public service? Glenn Beck calls it a socialist ploy. I call it doing what one's SHOULD do. Good call.
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It's impressive that Major League Baseball realizes that there are things greater than the game, and they give to those who deserve it the most. Thanks for bringing greater awareness to those who serve us each and every day, and continue to provide us with the freedom we enjoy. As for the World Series, I think I'll take the Yankees! :)
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Nothing says America lke Baseball, World Series baseball. For the last time in my career, I'll be watching in another country. Last year, Afghanistan, this year Korea. The Welcome Back Veterans program is an outstanding charity, Thank You, Major League Baseball! Phillies in 6!
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Jules, it's gonna be a good one. The MLB's program is awesome and .. .long overdue. Great stuff you wrote here.
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It's going to be an interesting World Series, that's for sure. And thanks for telling us about the program!
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