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Diamond Dreams Board Member, Lou Tita presents a check for $3500 to Miracle League President
Jen Diettrick on behalf of the 2019 LVMSBL's Charity Marathon.  Looking on are Diamond Dreams Board Members  Vallely, Don Jean, and Mike Zuk.

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Executive Director Michelle Zenie
of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation
of the Lehigh Valley is presented a
check from LVMSBL Treasurer,
Tom Czysz for $3500.
   Donation from the Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon held July 26-28, at Easton's Hackett Park.


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The White Sox. Miracle League team of
Northampton County.
The best team ever.


Upon her retirement from Guardian Insurance, May of 2017, Doreen Templeton presents a check to Miracle League President Rick Agretto from her Guardian Employees.

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Doreen Templeton with the Miracle League Yankees. Coach Chuck Frantz, standing far left.

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Members of the Moondogs Baseball Team present a check to President Rick Agretto and Commissioner Dan McKinney. Donation resulted from Moondogs participation in Palmer Community Days, 2015.
Front: Agretto, McKinney, Tony Franczak, Co-Commissioner, Amanda Sechrist, & Matt Connolly.
Back: Rich Wescoe, Turk Starniri, Don Jean, & Bruce Alpaugh.

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The Cubs
Miracle League
2015
These are the best
kids I know.


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  50 HOURS OF BASEBALL  1989- 2004

    DIAMOND DREAMS CHARITY MARATHON   2005-PRESENT


Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon 2014

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Workers apply the playing surface.
Crafsmanship at its finest and the results show it.


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It's finally completed. Thanks to the many volunteers,
opening day is Sunday, Sept 9th.




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Miracle League of Northampton
County Executive Director
Ric Agretto addresses
invited guests during
ground-breaking ceremony
Dec. 12, 2011 at the
Chrin Community
Center


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Chuck Frantz with
Liberty H.S. graduate
and author
John Lahutsky
2 board members
of the
Miracle League of N.C.

  What began in 1989 in an attempt to raise money for local charities, the Lehigh Valley MSBL started 50 Hours of Baseball at Bucky Boyle Park, Allentown. The two main charities have always been "Dream Come True" and "Camelot for Children"- two organizations which deal with chronically and terminally ill children. The generosity of the players was overwhelming and in the history of this event over $285,000.00 has been presented to help some very special children.
    In 2003, The Charity Marathon was moved to Easton's Hackett's Park and takes place on the last weekend in July.
   Since the formation of the Twin Rivers Baseball League, this event is now Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon due to the committment to a new third charity -The Miracle League of Northampton County where special needs children are given a chance to play baseball on a field designed just for them. The original Miracle League is in Heidelberg Twsp but next to Palmer Township's Charles Chrin Community Center is the the site of the new Miracle League of Northampton County. It is much closer for those  children in the Lehigh Valley, Western New Jersey, and Monroe County.
  Since 1992 this event has had two Chairmen- Ed Bartholomew and Turk Starniri Jr, but the success is due to the many players, families, friends and other volunteers for their support and dedication.
   Many of those volunteers you will see and read about here. We truly are an organization who believes in giving back to the community.





   The 2013 Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon was held July 26-28 at Hackett's Park in Easton..
    Many teams took part in this 50 consectutive hour event  highlighted by a thrilling 13-12 comback
victory by the Northampton County Legion All-Stars over the
Phillipsburg Diamond Club.
    In the Midnight Tournament, a strong Lehigh Valley Storm went undefeated as they captured the
Championship. Pen Argyl finished 2nd while Opdyke Lumber took 3rd.
    $6,000 was raised with the majority of the proceeds going to the Miracle League of Northampton
County. Additional donations went to Dream Come True and  Camelot for Children.
   Our thanks to the teams of the Twin Rivers Baseball League and all volunteers who made the 25th
Annual Charity Marathon a huge success.

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Treasurer, Tony Spidale presents a check for $4,000 to Dan McKinney of the Miracle League  of Northampton County.
Proceeds are from the teams of the Twin Rivers Baseball League and the Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon.
At right is Turk Starniri Jr., Charity Marathon Chairman.
Spidale, Starniri, Mike Zuk, Matt Connolly & Kurt Schreefer are all Miracle League coaches and players in the Twin Rivers Baseball League.


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Coaches Turk Starniri and
Dave Dietche with the Cubs,
Miracle League 2013.
Unfortunately, coach
Dietche passed away
a few short months after
the season.

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Coaches Tony Spidale &
Matt Connolly with the
Miracle  League
Tigers  2013

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The Red Sox with coaches
Mike Zuk and
Kurt Schreefer, 2013


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Miracle league coaches:
Tony Spidale, Mike Heck
Turk Starniri Jr., Kurt Schreefer


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Opening Day
Sunday,
Sept. 9, 2012


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                               Turk Starniri Jr., Chairman, Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon,
                               Miracle League coach


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Ed Bartholomew gives a helping hand during a
Miracle League game, 9/22/12


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Diamond Dreams Committee member , and Moondog,
Mike Zuk (left) with son John, lend a hand at the
Miracle League game October 13, 2012.



     On Oct 13, 2012, members of the Franklin 
 Red Sox & Butzee's Deli Moondogs took part in a Miracle League game
    Red Sox players served as "buddies" for the kids
 and they all  had a memorable time.
    The Twin Rivers Baseball League continues
to give back to the community and this special
Saturday is a shining example.

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A photo gallery from October 13, 2012.

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DIAMOND DREAMS CHARITY MARATHON 2012
Rain played a major factor as some games were rained out but with the generosity of many participants
a sizable donation was made to the new Miracle League of Northampton County.

A special note of thanks to: Rich Lewis, Mike Zuk, Randy Fleck, Gordon Santee, Tony Spidale, Dick Prue
Bruce Alpaugh, Ken Hank, and coaches: Jim Reagle, Randy Cicale, Jim Goodhart, Lou Tita Jr., Ed Yost,
Frank Kaufman, Steve Wagner, Dave Hinkle, Jess Yerger, & Bux-Mont MSBL Officer Mike Diodati.


To Rick Keppel and the umpires who donated their time during the event-it couldn't happen without you.

We also thank the City of Easton, Hackett's Park, and Erik Daly for their annual support of this event.

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Phillipsburg Town Council member Bernie Fey Jr.

First pitch before the Diamond Dreams Charity
game between Phillipsburg and Pottstown, Pa.


Pottstown Spartans, 2012 Diamond Dreams Champs

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From left: Sam Widenhofer, Joe Pedorenko, Bryan Delp, Josh
     Pedorenko, Ryan Christman, John Pedorenko, Pat Flynn,
     Allen Mendenhall, Kolten Von Kiel, Mgr. Jim Goodhart, Alex
     Kobylinski, Luke Osisek, Chuck Beakley, Coach Nick Beakley,
     Dave Cotellese

  Phillipsburg Pitcher Ryan Luke

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Spartans pitcher John Pedorenko

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Twin Rivers Baseball League Treasurer, Tony Spidale
presents a check to Miracle League Board Member
Dan McKinney. The donation was part of the league's
Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon, 2012

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Phillipsburg, 2012 Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon runners-up
From left: Mike Ciesla, Asst Mgr. Charlie Bowlby, Mgr. Randy Cicale, Billy DeGroat, Jake Knoble,
              David Toupin,Bryan Gardner, Tyler Widtiz, Devin Grade, Sahil Patel, Ryan Luke, Chris Trent,
              Mike Barna,  Coach Donnie Miller



               2012 Midnight Tournament: Coplay, Salisburg, Easton, Phillipsburg, & Freemansburg

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COPLAY SPORTING GOODS
2012 MIDNIGHT TOURNAMENT CHAMPS

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Easton's Nick Beinlich strokes a hit to right in a
 9-4 victory over arch-rival Phillipsburg.
This was re-scheduled due to a rain-out in the
Midnight Tournament during the Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon.



          Batter, Phillipsburg's Jake Knoble

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Pitcher Tyler Woscek & catcher Flappy Flannigan

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Our thanks to many of the volunteers and players for the
Diamond Dreams Charity 2012


 New Jersey All-Stars, 2011 Diamond Dreams Champs

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Front Mike Barna, Mike Murray, Robert Howell, Coach Charlie Bowlby
Top: Tyler Widitz, Ken Mondzak, Coach Nick Porcelli, Zach Vegh, Justin Scourzo,  
        Alex O'leary,, Coach Dave Himkel, Ryan Luke MVP, Andrew Spino, Billy
DeGroat, Coach Randy Cicale


                                     Robert Howell, New Jersey All-Stars

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      Easton, 2011 Midnight Tournament Champs

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Front: Coach Bill Raisner, Nick Beinlich, Brad Wilkins,
              Calo Stone, John Spadoni, Will Raisner, Anthony
               Rodriguez, Coach Mike Loebsack
Back: Erik Oakley, Matt Mowad, Kevin Cooley, Malin

              Loebsack, Eli Boulous, Jake Lissinichia    
         



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2011, Midnight Tournament
Pitcher, Nick Beinlich


Outstanding Pitcher
,
Will Raisner

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        Freemansburg, Midnight Tournament, 2011
Front row: Gary Moritz, Drew Wirth, Chris Mauer, Jake Young, Joe Young
                 Tyler Koch, John Callahan,
Middle row: Josh Young
Back Row: Manager Jess Yerger, Coach Jim Rich, JJ Rich, Nick Mauer,
                  Nate Figueroa, Sean Wroble, Ryan Bell, Lucas Yerger,
                  Remi Santi, Coach John Koch, Kevin Stack


           2011 Midnight Tournament

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 Rich Lewis...our Hall-of-Famer

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Express-Times, Thursday, August 4, 2011

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                   Lehigh Valley Marine Corp League Color Guard.
                   Opening ceremonies, Hackett's Park, Easton, Pa.,
                   Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon, 2006
                   Twin Rivers Baseball League


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Committee members:
Ed Bartholomew
Bob Thomas
Ron Worrich
Ed Dawson


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  Representatives of the Easton Women's Softball League,  present a check to The 2009 Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon.
  Present are Treasurer Tony Spidale, Easton Softball League officers Al Cressman and Cheryl Pursell, Event Chairman  Turk
Starniri Jr., Committee members Rich Lewis and Dan Wannamaker.
 
 
 


SALUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS

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  Blake Tenge addresses the players before the All-Star game. Looking on are Chairman Ed Bartholomew and Brad Moharter.
  Ed Bartholomew, Joyce Reed, & Rayann Vasco from Dream Come True.
  Big John Pena



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Buffalo Bills game jerseys were  auctioned  at Diamond Dreams, 2007.

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Lou Tita has been a friend to the Diamond Dreams Charity
and has spent many hours as a volunteer. The committee
is grateful for his contribution.


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   Among the volunteers , you can always count on Brad and Christine Moharter to spend many hours at our Charity Marathon. During the year they always found time to appear at the Miracle League and serve as "Angels" for the kids.
  They loved the children and the children loved them.
    Brad has been retired for 5 years and the Moondogs surely miss his talent both on the mound or at bat.
   Christine still makes women look beautiful.


   Ron and Marsha Worrich            Ed and Judy Dawson

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Ed Dawson volunteered for every event and was a major force in the League as a long time manager of the Athletics and a tireless worker during the
Charity marathon.


   Ron Worrich was the most valuable Board member in the MSBL. When the opportunity of a new position
warranted his relocation to Virginia, he retired from the
MSBL.

  


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  Big John Pena and Mike Heck.
  No one put more hours in the many years of the Charity event than John Pena. Whether he was  in the food truck all night or making breakfast in the early morning, JP and the late
Bobby Craig were one of the men in whom you could rely. Bobby Craig passed away in 2003 but his memory lives on in an award which bears his name.
  JP was the first recipient of the Bobby Craig Memorial Award in recognition of his untiring devotion to 50 Hours of Baseball and Diamond Dreams.
  


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In 1995, Chairman Ed Bartholomew presents check for the Allentown Boys' and Girls' Clubs  to Recreation Director Joe Buselitz
Looking on are Rick Miller, Bobby Craig, Ed Dawson, Ron Worrich, and Umpire Assignor Rick Keppel



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Committee Members Scott Werner, John Pena, Mike Heck, Ed Bartholomew, Bobby Craig, Ed Dawson, Ron Worrich, and Rick Keppel

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Diamond Dreams/Home Run Derby Winners

Bill Krchnavy
Brad Moharter
Tony Falcinelli


Ed Bartholomew & RayAnn Vasco presents
a gift to one of the special children from Dream Come True.

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Diamond
Dreams
Charity
Marathon
2006


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THE COMMITTEE
Christine Moharter
Brad Moharter
Ben Moharter
Scott Werner
Donna Bartholomew
Ed Dawson
Ed Bartholomew
Turk Starniri jr.
Ron Worrich
John Ebling

Joyce Reed

                                                                                               Marsha  Worrich


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  Although the emphasis of our charity has always been  for some very special children, on occassion we have helped one of the  members of our league.
  In 2002 Committee member Scott Werner presents a check to Eddie Rodriguez, former player for the Puerto Rican Club and Kings .
  Eddie continues his battle with cancer, returned to  Puerto Rico and is , today, cancer free.
  We wish him well.


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Diamond Dreams.
2004


Marty Miles and children with Chairman Ed Bartholomew

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The Father-Son Baseball Game, 1996, Bucky Boyle Park, Allentown, Pa.,
as part of 50 Hours of Baseball

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Dick Prue pitches to Jeff Duke.
Arizona, 1993


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Former player, board member, and charity volunteer,
Jeff Duke was unselfish in his dedication not only to the league but to this event.


In Memoriam
  Jeff Duke
 1952-2007


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Big John Pena
"in drag" at the
Women's Softball Game
during 50 Hours of
Baseball, Bucky Boyle Park,
1990.


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   Rich Lewis and Eva attend a reception at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn, 2004. Spike was this year's winner of the Annual Bobby Craig Award for his participation in the Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon.
   Rich spent most of the time cooking in the food truck as well as supplying the event with his specialties : Jambalaya,  Halupkis, Corned Beef, & Sausage and Peppers. He also was there on Saturday and Sunday mornings to serve breakfast.
   The cost of his culinary wizardry was paid by Rich and the proceeds were donated to the event.
   Bobby Craig would have been proud.


The Miracle League Players and Volunteers...the reason for The Diamond Dreams Charity

The first game in the Miracle League of Northampton County takes place at Easton's Hackett's Park, July 31, 2011
as part of the Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon. In 2012, the games will be played at the new Miracle League Field in Palmer Twsp, Northampton County.

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Salena Chaikowski

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                  Caroline Patruno

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Doreen Templeton and Katie Mericle at the Miracle League Christmas Party and Katie in the dugout ready for the game.

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Kyle Woomer and
Kelsey Anthony....
friends forever


Coach Tony Spidale, Miracle League, 2008        

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Jared Brown with his Angels

Dennis Kinney pitches to Sara Miller with Dad Todd's help.

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Tomas Sedor Sr. and Jr.

Dan McKinney assists a Miracle League player .

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Former Director of the Miracle League Dan McKinney gives the "Angels"
pre-game instructions before a game.


The Diamond Dreams Charity features a Midnight Madness Tournament for 13-16 year olds.
The tournament begins at midnight and ends the next morning.
  We thank the many  teams for their participation and generosity in supporting the event.

Easton, 2010 Midnight Madness Champs

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Forks Twsp, 2002 Midnight Madness Champs

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