Curt and Shonda Schilling founded the “Curt’s Pitch for ALS” program more than a decade ago, when Curt was playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. At that time, the Schillings were introduced to an ALS patient, Dick Bergeron. That meeting was the driving force behind their commitment to the fight against ALS. They even named their first son “Gehrig”, after the famous New York Yankee who died of ALS.

Afterwards, the Schillings expanded their program into Arizona, Massachusetts, and eventually all of New England. The program’s goal was to raise awareness for ALS, and raise funds for ALS research and patient services.

Fans were encouraged to participate in the program by pledging their support “per strikeout”, as recorded on Curt’s performance statistics for the season. Incentive prizes were awarded to participants based on their level of giving.

Chapters Participating in Curt’s Pitch for ALS
Arizona:  www.alsaz.org
Connecticut:  www.alsact.org
Northern New England (NH, ME, VT):  www.alsanne.org
Massachusetts:  www.als-ma.org
Philadelphia:  www.alsphiladelphia.org
Rhode Island:  www.alsari.org

Although the original Curt’s Pitch for ALS program obviously ended with Sc hilling’s retirement from Major League Baseball, the Schillings continue their charitable work for ALS and other select causes. We are grateful to Curt and Shonda for their continuing generosity, kindness and commitment to ALS patients.