Playing for more than a win at Perfect Game.

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THANK YOU MCAULIFFE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Special thanks to the amazing students, teachers and staff at McAuliffe Heights/Irving Elementary School for raising money for the kids at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. You all did a great job! Keep doing all you can to make a difference. Thank you! 

“Playing For A Purpose” my story and my foundation, For The Kids (Podcast Interview)

Click To Listen To My Interview On Youth Baseball Talk

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Truly Thankful & Blessed.

Association of Fundraising Professionals Western PA Chapter 

2014 National Philanthropy Day Celebration

Speaking to elementary school students at McAuliffe Heights in Altoona about FTK!

FTK T-Shirts Are Here!

FTK "For The Kids" shirts are finally here! 

Order your shirt here: FTK T-SHIRTS - CLICK HERE and support Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Special thanks to Phoenix Bats for making it happen! Tell your friends, Spread the word! Thank you!

AUCTION UPDATE!

Bid on this "Big Ben" Roethlisberger #7 autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey at my 2013 Children's Hospital Auction For The Kids! Special thanks to Leo Murray for donating this amazing Steeler item!

My auction is August 15th at the Altoona Curve Baseball stadium. Learn more about my auction and how to give by visiting my blog: http://elliotmast.blogspot.com/p/ftk-auction-time.html 

Thanks! FTK! For The Kids! Elliot

AUCTION ALERT

Special thanks to JAY at Bergino, The Home Of Beautiful Baseballs, The Baseball Clubhouse for donating these amazing auction items. They include 6 unique Bergino's Baseballs and 3 baseball books. The books include: The Greatest Game Ever Pitched by Jim Kaplan, Satchel by Larry Tye, and The DiMaggios by Tom Clavin.

My auction is August 15th at the Altoona Curve Baseball stadium. Learn more about my auction and how to give by visiting my blog: http://elliotmast.blogspot.com/p/ftk-auction-time.html 

Thanks! FTK! For The Kids! Elliot

Auction Alert #6

Received this signed bat and official minor league baseball signed by super slugger (Minor League Home Run Derby Champion) Matt Fields.  Learn more about Mr. Fields here: 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=fields001mat

My auction is August 15th at the Altoona Curve Baseball stadium. Learn more about my auction and how to give by visiting my blog (Click on the FTK Auction Time Tab) : www.ElliotMast.blogspot.com Thanks! FTK! For The Kids! Elliot

Auction Alert #4!

Wade Boggs, Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman Autographed Baseball

For More information about my auction and how to help, visit:

 http://elliotmast.blogspot.com/p/ftk-auction-time.html 

Thank You! FTK! Elliot

Auction Alert!

The first item for my 2013 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh auction is an autographed picture of Michael Cuddyer and Jordan Pacheco from the Colorado Rockies. #ForTheKids . 

For More information about my auction and how to help, visit:

 http://elliotmast.blogspot.com/p/ftk-auction-time.html

Thank You! FTK! Elliot

President's Volunteer Service Award

Great Surprise!  I Am Honored To Share That I Have Received A

President's Volunteer Service Award for 2012,

Highlighting My Work With Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh For The Kids.

Humbled & Thankful! 

THANK YOU FOR BEING A HERO! Auction Results 2012!

Over $3,800 Raised! What an amazing night! I am humbled and truly thankful for all of the awesome donations and help I received to make last night a huge success! I am blessed to have so many friends who care as much as I do about the kids of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. Thank you for being a HERO...Each one of you! 

FTK all the way! 

2012 Silent Auction FTK "For The Kids!"

Mark Your Calendars And Spread The Word! My 2012 Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Auction at the Altoona Curve stadium will be Friday, August 10th at 7:00PM! This is one of my biggest fundraisers for the kids!  I am looking for donations of really cool sports related auction items for the event.  FTK is also seeking family friendly gift baskets and gift certificates. Your business can help Children's Hospital by creating a gift basket for the auction! If you would like to donate auction items, please email me at elliotmast@gmail.com or mail donation items to: 

FTK "For The Kids", 1230 22nd Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 16601 
C/O Elliot Mast. 

It is FTK, "FOR THE KIDS!" Thank You! - Elliot

2012 Auction Item List As Of Today. List Will Be Updated Everyday!
2 Tickets To PNC Park For A Pittsburgh Pirates Game
1 Autographed Picture of Pirate Player Neal Walker
1 Elton Brand Philadelphia 76ers Autographed NBA Mini-Basketball
1 Evan Turner Philadelphia 76ers Signed Photo
1-12pk case of Big League Chew
1 Autographed Rocky Bleier Steeler Jersey
1 Autographed Rocky Bleier Steeler Football
1 personal phone call with Steeler Legend Rocky Bleier
1 Wade Boggs, Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman Autographed Baseball
1 Sean Casey, 12 year MLB 1st Baseman, MLB Network Analyst Autographed Baseball
1 Harold Reynolds, 2x AL MLB All Star, Emmy Award Analyst for MLB Network Autographed Baseball
1 Cal Ripken, 21 year MLB Career, Short Stop for the Orioles, Autographed 8x10 photo
1 Thompson Pharmacy Gift Basket filled with items from gift department
1 Devon Mesoraco, catcher for the MLB Cincinnatti Reds, Autographed Baseball Bat 
3 cases of Delgrossos Foods fine sauces (Pizza, Sloppy Joe, and Spaghetti)
1 Pittsburgh Steelers Logo FATHEAD  
1 MLB Game Used Ball Signed By Neil Walker, Andrew McCutchen, Other Pirates Players
1 Lucky "Evo 2" Scooter Deck
3 Replica Pittsburgh Pirate Jerseys
2 Tornado Bandz Titanium Necklaces
1 Madd Gear "Nitro" Purple Scooter
2 Jars of Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud & 2 Rubbing Mud T-Shirts 
1 Evoshield Wrist Guard, 1 Evoshield Elbow Guard
1 St. Louis Cardinal Yadier Molina Autographed Evoshield Poster
1 Pirates Jeff Clement (Infielder) Autographed Rawlings Wood Bat
1 Pirates Jeff Clement (Infielder) Autographed MLB Baseball
1 2012 Official MLB All-Star Game Ball Signed By Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers)
1 $25 Alpho's Italian Restaurant Gift Card
1 St. Francis University Bag Full Of Basketball Items
1 Pair Of Size 17 Nike Basketball Shoes Signed & Worn By Indiana Pacer Roy Hibbert

My 2012 Pittsburgh Children's Hospital FTK "For The Kids" Campaign!

Hi my name is Elliot Mast, 14 year old baseball player and fundraiser for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. I was born with a club foot and Children's hospital helped me go from a CAST to my CLEATS. 2 years ago, I teamed with Children's hospital and created my charity, FTK "For The Kids" and with your help, I have raised more than $10,000 over my past 2 baseball season's for the Child Life Program. This year my goal is $5,000! As I travel with my 2 baseball teams, the Altoona Curve Juniors and the Evoshield Cane's, I will take my donation jars and FTK message to every game and spread the word! Please join me and help the kids at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh's, learn more and give today by visiting elliotmast.blogspot.com . Thank You So Much! Elliot! FTK All The Way! 




2012 FTK In The News:
YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
http://www.wjactv.com/news/news/young-teen-raises-money-through-baseball-childrens/nNk8c/

This is why I help the Child Life Program at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh!

Join me in helping raise money and awareness for the Child Life Program at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh! www.ElliotMast.BlogSpot.com  This is why I do it FTK = "FOR THE KIDS!" - To celebrate Child Life Month in March, Children’s hosted an “Enchanted Evening” for patients and families! The event included princesses interacting with patients, a live mini horse, and a story book forest. Patients also had the opportunity to create crafts and listen to music played by a harpist.  

See pictures here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150686618598844.415003.32802783843&type=3

Hitting The Road For The Kids!

I will be taking my FTK "For The Kids" baseball charity on the road with my travel team this season to raise awareness and donations for Children's Hospital Pittsburgh and the Child Life Program.  Excited. Working on a new video to share it all! Stay Tuned!

Working hard at practice so I can do my best FOR THE KIDS!

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/

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