GREAT NEWS! WE DID IT!

December 31st 2011, Beat my children's hospital goal! Total raised for 2011 $5,211.77 for the kids!!! Thankful! Blessed! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your support in 2011! FTK all the way!
Now let's do it again in 2012! Elliot

Breaking News Update!

Elliot Mast is Back at it For The Kids of Pittsburgh!

Nov 15th Article by Jerry Rizzo - Social Good

http://jerryrizzo.com/2011/11/15/elliot-mast-is-back-at-it-for-the-kids-of-pittsburgh/

$1,846.00 raised tonight for the kids! August 12th Auction For Children's Hospital Pittsburgh

$1,846.00

 raised tonight for the kids!

FINAL LIST - AUCTION (8/12/11) Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Child Life Program

1. Penn State Basket: Penn State Basketball autographed by Men’s Coach Patrick Chambers. Penn State NCAA jacket XL, Penn State Lady Lions Basketball Autographed by Women’s Coach Coquese Washington, Penn State Polo shirt XL
2.Monster Energy Basket:Monster Energy tin sign, T-Shirt (Kids Medium), fitted Flex hat, Super Large Monster Energy car decals, Medium Monster logo decals
3.Pittsburgh Pirates Basket:
Pirates T-Shirt, Paul Maholm card, Paul Maholm autographed Pittsburgh Pirate MLB hat, Pirates bobblehead

4. YTI Sponsored Basket: 2 YTI metal thermos, 2 XL YTI T-Shirts, 3, YTI pens, 2 bottles Powerade, Steelers lunchbox filled with chips & candy. Official Authentic Heinz Ward Steelers jersey size XL
5.Candles & Cards Basket: Yankee Candle “Be Thankful”, Handmade Soy Candle “Fresh Pear”, Handmade Soy Candle “Strawberry Cheesecake”, Handmade Soy Candle “Strawberry Ice Cream”, Soy Candle “Blackberry Sage”. Yankee Candle Macintosh Room Spray. Bear Claw Scented Room Spray, Tart Burner, Assorted Tarts, Assorted Handmade Greeting Cards. www.angelinascards.com / www.fifeanddrumpapercompany.com

6. Steelers team picture autographed by James Harrison

7. Altoona Curve team autographed baseball bat

8. Paul Maholm autographed Pittsburgh Pirates hat with photo & Pirates loot

9. Boston Redsox Pitcher, Josh Beckett autographed MLB baseball ($125)

10. Roberto Clemente Jr. autographed items

11. Phil Neikro autographed Hall of Fame MLB baseball ($75)

12. Rocky Bleier autographed & framed Steelers jersey ($180)

13. NFL helmet autographed by St. Louis Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald, Russ Grimm & Larod Stephens-Howling ($125)

14. Authentic Mets lineup card, May 14th game, Mets vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park, autographed by Manager, Terry Collins ($50)

15. Doug Drabek autographed baseball

16. Jake Westbrook autographed baseball

17. Lawrence Timmons autographed baseball & Curve program

18. Pascal Dupuis autographed baseball & card

19. Pedro Alvarez autographed baseball
 
More to come with your help! 

THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS AND DONORS!
FOR THE KIDS! Elliot #12

My 2011 Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Baseball Campaign "FTK"

"FTK" -- For The Kids!
My 2011 Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Baseball Campaign.


For Every Hit I Hit, For Every Homerun I Hit, And For Every Strike Out I Pitch, I Will Raise Money For The Kids At Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh!


Donate Now Via Paypal: Make A One Time Donation Or Become A Season Sponsor!
$10 For Homeruns, $2 For Hits, and $5 for Strike Outs I Pitch!


Stats As Of July 2011: 8 Homeruns, 19 Hits, and 59 Strike Outs Pitched!
All Star Weekend Results: 1 Homerun During 12 year old All-Star game.
2011 East End Youth Baseball Homerun Derby, Placed 2nd with 14 Home Runs.
2011 East End All Star Travel Team - 6 Homeruns / 23 Hits / 19 Strikeouts Pitched.
2011 Shaughnessy Games - 17 Strike Outs / 6 Innings Pitched / 31 Hits / 10 Homeruns


GRAND TOTALS  AS OF September 2011 (including fall ball):
2011 TOTAL STRIKE OUTS PITCHED "FTK" 107
2011 TOTAL HITS "FTK" 99+
2011 TOTAL HOMERUNS HIT "FTK" 45+

Last Year Thanks To You, I Raised Over $5,000. This Year, Let's Raise Even More FOR THE KIDS!

WTAJ TV 10 News Video - Story: http://wearecentralpa.com/wtaj-news-fulltext/?nxd_id=270797

2011 Penn State THON! THON Raised $9.5 Million To Help Kids With Pediatric Cancer!

PENN STATE THON 2011 - I Did the "line dance" for the kids (FTK) Had a blast! Special thanks to Mr. Incredible Jerry Rizzo. Thon Inspired Me Today!
2011 THON RAISED $9.5 Million For The Fight Against Pediatric Cancer - Benefits The Four Diamonds Fund

2011 Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Jersey "FOR THE KIDS!"

Wow. I am honored! Breakaway Sportswear designed and donated an amazing jersey for me to wear while playing baseball for the kids at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh! I am truly thankful!

Check out Breakaway Sportswear today, they are awesome! http://www.breakawaysportswear.com/

"For The Kids!" Pittsburgh Children's Hospital 2011

(Special Thanks To Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball, Michelle Mejia, Mr. Paul & Jessica Maholm)

Why am I helping Pittsburgh Children's Hospital? I was born with a club foot and i did't think i would walk. They helped me to walk and play baseball. I had to wear a cast on my leg & foot everyday till I was 8 months old, then I had surgery and had to wear a special shoe and brace! They helped me! You can join me for my 2011 charity campaign by visiting www.elliotmast.blogspot.com

The Day Of The Game - A Poem By Me!

I had to write a poem for school.

The day of the game

By Elliot Mast

On the pitchers mound I see my dream come true in front of me.

In the batter’s box my dream is becoming a reality.

I hit the ball it soars through the sky I hear the crowd gasp and cry “He did it” “He did it”.

A homerun it has begun my dream come true my day in the sun.

Many more days like this I pray as the sun warms my face.

In this home of bats and balls I sit on the bench and Know here I cannot fall.

I hear them call number “12” You’re up to bat My hat holds in the thoughts I can’t deny this ball has got to hit the sky.

Another cry look how high this ball again has cleared the sky.

Shorty Awards! Please Nominate Me. :)

Elliot Mast Merry Christmas.

We are only $2,000 away from reaching our goal of $5,000 For The Kids! Can We Do It? YES!

BREAKING NEWS...

Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh - Good News Magazine Feature

Fall 2010

Please Help Me Fill A Jar!

I have three of these Pittsburgh Children's Hospital / Elliot Mast Foundation Collection Jars.

Would you like one for your business or office to help raise money for Children's Hospital? 

Please help me fill these today!

Here is another way to give: Here is how you can help:

Donations Are Being Collected By Mail & Online Now!

Send Donations -
(checks preferred - Make Checks Payable To: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation)

c/o Elliot Mast
1230 22nd Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

DONATE ONLINE:
You can make your donation now via paypal! Send your payment via paypal to donaldmast@gmail.com and please make sure to add the your mailing address (For receipts) as well as write this note with the donation: "Donation For Children's Hospital, Elliot Mast" Just click on the DONATE button on the top of my blog!

No matter your age, you can make a difference today. Learn more by seeing my youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlBe9m_1F-M

THANK YOU! Elliot #12 

Elliot Mast Interviews 5-Time World Series Champion Yankees Pitcher Andy...

Youth continues fund-raising for sick kids - National baseball

Youth continues fund-raising for sick kids - National baseball

Meet Me At Blair County Ball Park - August 13th! For The Kids!

THANK YOU! WE RAISED OVER $800 TONIGHT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL!

I hope you will come out to Blair County Ballpark on Friday, August 13th at 6:45 to watch our great hometown minor league team, The Altoona Curve play!  I also hope you will visit me at my Pittsburgh Children's Hospital booth and bring lots of craft items for the kids in the hospital!  They need lots of craft items to make their time at the hospital fun and not scary!  I have been working with my dad to get as many cool silent auction baskets for Friday's event to help raise money for the Childlife program at the hospital - 100% of the auction donations go to the hospital!  Here are the items we have for the silent auction baskets:

Pittsburgh Steeler Tickets For Saturday, August 14th 1st Game vs. Detroit


Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets

Pittsburgh Steelers Ziggy Hood autographed Curve baseball & program

Pirates Official MLB Hat Autographed By Pirates Pitcher Paul Maholm

Pirates Official MLB Ball Autographed By Ryan Doumit

Pirates Official Autographed Picture Of Jose Tabata

Pittsburgh Pirates Zach Duke autographed Curve baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates Josh Bonifay autographed Spring Training jersey

Pittsburgh Pirates Pedro Alvarez autographed game-used bat

Delgrosso Park & Water Summer Fun Passes

Pirates & Curve Player Bobble Heads

A box of Topps 2010 Baseball Cards

Silent auction begins at 6:00 and runs till the 6th inning! Come on out to Blair County Ballpark and meet me and help make kids smile at Children's Hospital!  Get tickets for directions for the game by visiting: http://www.altoonacurve.com/ Thank You!  Elliot Mast #12

Elliot Mast & Luke Murray Talk About Pittsburgh Children's Hospital

Elliot's Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Baseball Charity Campaign

Friends, I Need Your Help! The Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball Team Will Be Hosting My Charity For A Special Evening Including A Baseball Game And Awareness Event On Aug13 at Blair County Ball Park For My Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Charity! They Will Be Collecting Craft Items For The Kids At Children's Hospital! You can get tickets at http://www.altoonacurve.com/ .  I Need Theme Baskets And Items Donated For Our Auction. All Proceeds Are Donated To Pittsburgh Children's Hospital!  Looking for anything that people will like to bid on and have fun using! All sports items are welcome!  Email me if you have questions or want to help: elliotmast@gmail.com Please Help!  Thank You!  Elliot #12

#12 hits #12 For The Kids Of Children's Hospital In Pittsburgh.

Elliot Stretches With And Interviews The Pittsburgh Pirates And Talks With Tony LaRussa For Kid Pitch - Fox Sports Network http://www.kidpitchtv.com/

Kid Pitch correspondent Elliot Mast went to Pittsburgh's beautiful PNC Park to cover the Cardinals vs. Pirates game.

Elliot got the chance to interview Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa along with several great players from both teams. Tony is number three on the all-time list of wins by managers.

Keep watching Kid Pitch to see Elliot's interviews.

THE CHALLENGE!

Dear Friends, I CHALLENGE YOU!

I visited the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Friday. I was a little sad, touched, excited, and challenged. I want to challenge YOU today! If you read this, I ask that you forward this message (Tweet It, Linkedin It, Email It, Blog It, and Facebook It) to all your friends and donate one dollar $1 to help the kids at Children's Hospital. Let's see how many people can make a difference in the lives of kids who need your help!

I have dedicated my entire 2010 baseball season to the kids at the hospital to raise awareness and funds for them and the vital Child Life Program. The department of Child Life is responsible for making sure the kids' hospital experience is fun and not so scary. They help provide things like games, toys, video games, etc. There are often events in the hospital to provide entertainment and distraction for kid-patients. They do things like tail-gates, celebrity visits, and music/performance shows for the inpatients. While being in a hospital can be really scary, the Child Life department does their best to make the experience as fun and memorable (in a good way) as possible. They have playrooms on every floor and dedicated staff that work with the kids on projects and "fun time". The playrooms are medical-free zones - so no medicine, no doctors, no reports, nothing scary - it's all play, all the time! This is a really important part of the recovery and healing process for the kids and while insurance doesn't cover these types of necessities, they will always offer them - the kids need it and that's the most important thing. This is why we need you! So basically, money raised for this fund makes sure that kids can still be kids - and not just patients - when they're at Children’s Hospital.

Please join me by donating $1 to the hospital today. Here is how you can help: Donations Are Being Collected During The Entire Baseball Season:

Send Donations -
(checks preferred - Make Checks Payable To: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation)

c/o Elliot Mast
1230 22nd Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

**GREAT NEWS! You can make your donation now via paypal!  Send your payment via paypal to dmast@atlanticbb.net and please make sure to add the your mailing address (For receipts) as well as write this note with the donation: "Donation For Children's Hospital, Elliot Mast" .

No matter your age, you can make a difference today. Learn more by seeing my youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlBe9m_1F-M
THANK YOU! Elliot #12

Altoona Mirror Story: Altoona Youth Swings For A Cause!

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/528891.html?nav=751

Really Fun Day...

Me reporting for http://www.kidpitchtv.com/ and interviewing Stephen Strasburg,

MLB Pitcher, Washington Nationals after he made his debut in Altoona!

KidPitch TV Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qfO88wV2qE

ESPN Article: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=gallo/100412_strasburg_debut

Altoona Mirror Article: http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/528786.html?nav=751

11-Year-Old Baseball Player Raising Money For Hospitalized Children - News Story - WJAC Johnstown

WJAC NBC 6, Johnstown PA Video News Story:
http://www.wjactv.com/video/23019048/index.html

11-Year-Old Baseball Player Raising Money For Hospitalized Children - News Story - WJAC Johnstown

www.Examiner.com Story.

http://www.examiner.com/x-23202-Baseball-Examiner~y2010m3d29-Youth-dedicates-season-to-hospitalized-kids

www.Seamheads.com Story.

Stud Prospect Using Baseball to do His Part in Community
by Steve Lenox on Mar.24, 2010

http://wildpitchmarketing.com/stud-prospect-using-baseball-to-do-his-part-in-community

Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Child Life Program NEW IDEAS!

Send all craft items to:

Ms. Shannon M. Anglero'
Associate Director, Special Events
Elliot's Craft Campaign For Child Life
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation
1251 Waterfront Place Floor 5
Pittsburgh, PA 1522

Send contributions (checks preferred - Make Checks Payable To: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation) Mail to:
c/o Elliot Mast
1230 22nd Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Thank You!

2010 Children's Hospital Foundation Campaign!

Donations Are Being Collected During The Entire Baseball Season:
Send Donations - (checks preferred - Make Checks Payable To: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation)
c/o Elliot Mast
1230 22nd Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

Email Elliot: elliotmast@gmail.com

Learn more about The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation:
www.givetochildren.org

Pen Pal Letters For Kids At Children's Hospital
Forward All Letters To:
Ms. Shannon M. Anglero'
Associate Director, Special Events
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation
1251 Waterfront Place Floor 5
Pittsburgh, PA 1522
RE: Pen Pal Letter's Elliot's Campaign

Elliot Mast... Pitcher... Snowboarder...

I know... Baseball Season Is Right Around The Corner! I Love Snowboarding Too!

Snowboarding...

Great Things In The Works For my 2010 Baseball Season and Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh. www.givetochildrens.org . Join Me To help!

East End Youth Baseball 10's All-Star Champions!

East End 10's 2009 Independent Tourney Champs!

Me Throwing Heat During The Championship Game!

Getting A Championship Trophy! After Pitching 6 Innings!

2009 East End 10's Championship Team! Way To Go!!!

I Love Ocean City Maryland!

Ocean City, Maryland July 2009

Had a blast!

2009 Stats So Far...

*2009 Statistics

Elliot Mast #12

Caporuscios Baseball

Pitching Performance-

Total Games Pitched: 13

Total Game Starts: 8

Total Games Closed: 3

Total Innings Pitched: 58

Total Strike Outs: 105

Wins 8 / Loss 2

*Batting Performance-

Batting Average: .475

Slugging Percentage: .721

On Base Percentage: .652

RBI's: 50

Regular Season Home Runs: 2

**East End All-Star Game Home Runs 4

***East End 10's Travel All-Star Team Home Runs 2

(Including one Grand Slam)

2009 Home Run Derby Home Runs: 14

2009 Shaughnessy & Travel Team Stats Included...

Stats as of Aug 16, 2009

Contact!

A Meeting...

Ryan and I have a meeting during a game. I love catching!

Science Fair Project

This is me during the 2009 school science fair. My project focused on "Throwing Heat!" Pitching Mechanics... Throwing harder, throwing strikes, and staying injury free!

I won the blue ribbon award for my project.

Homerun Derby Pics...

East End Youth Baseball 2009 Homerun Derby

What a surprise!!!!

2009 Homerun Champ... Wow! Today was a surprise! Had lots of fun with my friends!

Homerun Derby Winners ... 1st Place Elliot Mast (Caporuscios) - age 10, 2nd Place Donnie McConnel (Kabellos)- age 11, 3rd Place Alex Martynuska (McAbees) - age 12

What a great & surprising day! Congrats to all the kids that made it into the Derby!

"BREAKING" News!

Elliot was diagnosed with a "Salter-Harris" fracture of his thumb today. This is a fractured of the bone & growth plate. We ask for your prayers... He still wants to start and play opening day for his little league baseball team! He goes to the orthopedic surgeon Tuesday at 1PM... Keep him in your prayers. This is Elliot's first broken bone...

FIRST ALL-STAR HIT FOR 2009...

My first big hit for 2009. Our 10 year old EE all-star team vs. Pittsburgh's all-stars. Stand-Up double in the second inning. We had a blast playing at Pugh Field... Thanks to the Pugh's for the wonderful hospitality!

PRE-SEASON NEWSPAPER COVERAGE!!!

Sunday Altoona Mirror Newspaper...Elliot Mast, 10 pitches to A.J. Labriola, 9 as Mast's father, Don, catches Saturday on 22nd Avenue. They practiced their skills, and the pitcher would throw to the "batter" who would either swing or stand still. But the batter didn't have a bat. If the pitcher missed the catcher's glove, he would have to chase after the ball...

WE ARE...PENN STATE!

WE ARE... PENN STATE!
Congratulations Penn State! Big 10 Champs!
Joe Paterno has Penn State back atop the Big Ten and headed to the Rose Bowl.Daryll Clark threw for career-highs of 341 yards and four touchdowns.No. 7 Nittany Lions Defeat Spartans to Claim Big Ten Title, BCS Bid!
Learn more at: http://gopsusports.cstv.com

My first AYSO soccer game!

Me & my friend Selena. (She is next to me with her legs crossed) She helped me a bunch today! All three girls in this picture scored goals for our team today! Way to go!

Today was my first soccer game. This is me with my friend Evan. Evan and his sister Selena had an awesome game today. They each scored goals for our team! Great Job! They also both helped me figure out where I needed to go. I am glad they helped me!

My First Minor League Pitch!

Wow, this was a dream come true...

Tonight was a great night! I threw out the first pitch during the Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball game! I think it was a strike. My dad took a picture and added video from this special night. I was soooo nervous and excited! I did my best to represent East End Baseball and Caporuscio's Team! When I threw the pitch, it didn't feel like it was that far to throw. From the mound to the plate was an easy throw for me... It was cool! Thank You Curve for a great night...

Learn more about the Altoona Curve Baseball Team (Minor League Pittsburgh Pirates) by visiting: http://altoonacurve.com/ .

I hope to come back some day and pitch for a MLB minor league team!

The 2008 Little League World Series!

We had lots of fun at the Little League World Series In Williamsport, Pa! This is the "BIG SHOW!" Many of the teams we saw worked soooo hard to make it to this big game. We watched Japan, Mexico, Italy, Southwest US, and Great Lakes US all play action packed games. These teams play hard. We had fun sliding down the huge mountain out beyond center field and it was a good time with great friends. I hope to play here someday! My dad and I waited at the ESPN talent tent and we met and received autographs from Cy Young Award Winner & MLB World Series Pitcher & Winner for the LA Dodger Orel Hershiser. His autograph is above for you to enjoy... I also had my picture taken by Kelloggs Frosted Flakes during the games and they turned the picture into a cool baseball card. We had such a blast watching baseball and spending time with friends! Learn more about the Little League World Series by visiting http://www.littleleague.org/Little_League_Online.htm PLAY BALL!

Special Thanks To The McGeary Family For Taking The Group Picture!

Trophy!

The East End Baseball 9 year old All-Star team finished in 3rd place during the 2008 Cresson Baseball Tournament. Here are a few photos from the final game. Congratulations East End! We Are All Great Friends! We Had So Much Fun!

Elliot's First Big All-Star Experience Continued...

The 2008 9-year old East End All-Stars!

East End Wins 16-0!

Here is some video of Elliot hitting during the 2008 All-Star game with East End vs. Cresson. Bases Loaded...Elliot hits a triple and cleared the bases... 3 RBIs! Way to run fast East End All-Stars. Good Hit!

Elliot's First Real All-Star Experience...A No-Hitter!

Elliot was the starting pitcher for East End Little League All-Stars and threw a no-hitter/shut out for 3 innings. Here is video of his first few pitches. a strike-out. We are so proud of him... Congrats East End Little League 9-year old All-Stars! The East End All-Stars made lots of hits and stole lots of bases! Final Score: 16 East End Baseball & 0 Cresson Little League!

JUNE 9! MONDAY! NUMBER 2!

I hit my second homerun tonight during the Sheetz vs. Caporuscios Game. My dad said this homerun was 211ft over the right centerfield wall! I am so thankful! I love Baseball!

My Science Fair Project!

Here is my Science Project from my School Science Fair. My project was titled "Best Of Bats!" Here are the project details.

Testable Question: Which bat hits real baseballs long distances to help me win games?

Hypothosis: I feel that the Vexxum Double-Wall bat is a better bat to help me win baseball games.

Research: I researched the following companies on the web:

A: http://www.demarini.com/
B: http://www.nike.com/
C: http://worthsports.com/

I am working on a research display that shows what is inside a composite aluminum little league bat.

Materials: Baseballs, Three Baseball Bats: Worth Bat, Nike Keystone Bat, DeMarini Vexxum Bat, Batting Gloves, Home Plate, Baseball Field, Measuring Tap, Note Pad, Pencil, Ball Bucket, Baseball Hat, and My Dad To Pitch To Me.

Procedures: I conducted an experiment on location at a baseball field near my house. I hit three times with each bat and measured the distance for each hit and then found the average distance for each bat. My dad threw each baseball to me.

Experiment: Please see attached page. I am drawing a nice display to share the results… This second page is the results and notes from the experiment.

Data/Results: Hit 1 Hit 2 Hit 3
Results from each bat (distance for each hit)
Keystone Bat 87ft 119ft 100ft
Worth Bat 89ft 110ft 98ft
Demarini Vexxum 129ft 143ft 194ft

(the 194ft hit would have been a homerun at my little league field.

Conclusion:

Demarini Vexxum is a better bat!

Homerun!

Monday, June 2

Burgmeier's 20, Caporuscio's 19
HR: Elliot Mast

Elliot's First Homerun!

All Star Game 2008

I am pitching during the first inning of the 2008 All Star Game. I am bringing them "Heat!"