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.

Since then, the Schillings have expanded their program into Arizona, Massachusetts, and now all of New England. The program aims to raise awareness for ALS, and raise funds for ALS research and patient services. Fans are encouraged to participate in the program by pledging their support “per strikeout”, as recorded on Curt’s performance statistics for the season. Incentive prizes are 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

We are grateful to Curt and Shonda for their continuing generosity, kindness and commitment to ALS patients.