Patty Judge, Executive Director and President, Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation receives the California Association Directors of Activities Harry Bettencourt Award

[Linden, CA - March 26, 2024] California Association Directors of Activities (CADA) presented Patty Judge, Executive Director and President of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, with the 2024 Harry Bettencourt Award. The award was presented on March 8, 2024, at the Annual CADA State Convention held in Reno, Nevada.

The Harry Bettencourt Award is presented annually and recognizes an individual of exceptional character and kindness who has contributed significantly to the leadership development of students, teachers, and/or administrators. Patty spent 33 years pursuing her passion to teach, with a heavy emphasis on student activities and leadership development. With most of her years teaching in Stockton Unified School District, she served in a variety of roles, including physical education teacher, cheerleading advisor, student activities director, student council/leadership instructor and various other leadership positions. Patty retired from Stockton Unified in 2013. Since joining CADA in 1987, Patty has been highly involved in the organization throughout her career. She has served in various capacities such as Board of Directors, Area A Coordinator, and Vice-President, before becoming the CADA President in 2009. Patty was inducted into the CADA Hall of Fame in 2013, and three years later, she received the coveted CADA Jack Moore Award. Patty shared, “The value of CADA lies in the hearts of all of us. As teachers and educators, we have a passion for working with kids to help them become all that they can become.”

Linda Cooper, a former Student Activities Director, and current member of CADA Area A Council, nominated Patty for the Harry Bettencourt Award "because of what she has done locally, statewide, and even on the national level.” Linda shared, “Locally, Patty was instrumental in keeping the Modesto Leadership Conference a viable event, organizing it, and then training a few of us so that we could continue to host the conference.  Through her work with the ALL RISE Foundation, she continues to contribute to the leadership development of students, teachers, and administrators. Patty is kind to everyone she meets, and like Harry Bettencourt, always has a smile and a hug for others.  She is a role model to us all.  I feel honored to be a part of her world helping others.”

Patty and her son Aaron - who is the Founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Captain/outfielder for the New York Yankees - started the foundation in 2018. As Executive Director and President, Patty continues to develop and lead students through programs and initiatives, such as the Aspiring Leaders program – giving elementary through high school students the opportunity to learn, grow and improve their leadership skills. Patty always encourages ALL RISE team members to significantly impact students through book clubs, Master Classes, lessons on social media responsibility, character building pro-camps and workshops, and ALL RISE Mini-Grants. Through these efforts, Patty continues to lead the Foundation team to fulfill their mission: ALL RISE will inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.

February 2024 ALL RISE Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

Hospice of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County, California

Bronx House, Bronx County, New York

Down Syndrome Association of Central California, Fresno County, California

[Linden, CA, February 20, 2024] Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the February 2024 ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These organizations connect with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

Camp Caterpillar, Hospice of San Joaquin, San Joaquin County, California is a grief program specifically designed to provide mental health services for children who have experienced the loss of someone in their life. Held twice a year in San Joaquin County, Camp Caterpillar is free for all attendees. By participating, children can learn to enjoy their lives instead of struggling with grief as they would have without this program. The camp’s name serves as a reminder that even amidst grief, there is potential for growth and transformation, much like a caterpillar’s journey toward becoming a butterfly. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will provide more children the opportunity to attend the camp and experience the many social-emotional activities planned.

Bronx House, Bronx County, New York is the first and longest-running community center in the Bronx, established in 1911. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will support the Bronx House Vacation Camp, which provides families with a safe and fun place for their children during the Spring Recess. Vacation Camp alternates between recreational and social-emotional learning opportunities with trips to cultural institutions (i.e. Metropolitan Museum of Art) and fun activities. Children will enjoy the pool and gym and playing games that promote teamwork and respect while engaging in healthy physical activity. They will also participate in a one-day community service project and explore New York City.

Improvaneer Summer Camp, Down Syndrome Association of Central California, Fresno County, California

provides programs that support, educate, and social opportunities for the whole family, individuals with Down syndrome, and the community that serves & supports them. Funds from the ALL RISE Mini-Grant will be used to host two sessions of Improvaneer Summer Camp for Fresno/Clovis area youth who have a developmental disability. The Improvaneer Method is a national program created for individuals with developmental disabilities to build social and functional skills through improv games. Skills include voice projection; eye contact; quick thinking; creative thinking; listening; teamwork; problem solving; adaption to change; focus; attention to detail; and character development.

“Each of these recipients provide programs that align with the ALL RISE mission – addressing leadership and citizenship development, health and well-being, and community involvement for youth,” said Aaron Judge. “I am proud to support them as they improve the lives of our youth by engaging with them during important stages of their lives. Continued education, support programs and outdoor activities will have lifelong, memorable benefits for the children served by each of these organizations.”

All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York, that support ongoing citizenship and education development.

Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings® Introduce “The Foundation” Glove Series Benefiting Underprivileged Athletes

–The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., have announced a new glove series: The Foundation. This series is now available exclusively on Rawlings.com and Amazon.com.

The Foundation series features high-quality, all leather baseball patterns designed for competitive youth players. New York Yankees Captain and American League MVP Aaron Judge, who has used a Rawlings glove throughout his entire amateur and pro career,worked alongside Rawlings as they designed The Foundation for this inaugural series.

For every glove purchased from The Foundation series, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings will donate a glove to an underprivileged youth baseball or softball player. Their aim is to make equipment more accessible to kids, regardless of income status or social barriers, and inspire youth to learn more about citizenship and community through sports.

During the planning stages Aaron Judge stated, “The ALL RISE Foundation was started by my mom and me to inspire the next generation to be great citizens. The ALL RISE mission is to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. When you buy The Foundation glove, you’ll also be giving one to a kid in the inner city to hopefully inspire them to become the next great baseball or softball player. This collaboration speaks directly to our mission.”

The first of The Foundation series will feature five different glove models: an 11.5 inch infield glove, two 12 inch utility gloves, a catcher’s mitt, and a first baseman’s mitt. The Foundation series gloves are available on Amazon via an exclusive retail collaboration, and Rawlings will also sell the gloves on their website. The ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings are also planning for future product launches to grow the series.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this initiative to grow the game, and we can’t think of anyone better to partner with than Aaron and the ALL RISE Foundation,” said Rawlings Chief Marketing Officer Mike Thompson. “His dedication to growing the game and serving his community reflects the values we hold as an organization as well.”