The first annual Home Run Derby was held at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) recently and ended up raising $3,000 for Change A Life Uganda, a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of Ugandan children and their families through quality education, healthcare, and income-generating programs.

Organized by Global Women Empowerment and the RFH baseball teams, the April 30 fundraiser featured students and community members who competed in age divisions. Trophies were given out to the top scorers in each division: Madison Maguire for the high school division; and Bill Brindise in the adult division.

The Derby also featured items for sale made by Ugandan women, with proceeds benefitting Change A Life.

“A great time was had by all, and we were so excited and grateful to raise a large donation for such a worthy cause,” Global Women Empowerment Co-Advisor and RFH English teacher Hilary Strauch said.

Global Women Empowerment student officers are: Claire Caroli, Taylor Glassman, Madison Maguire, Kiley Pearman, Shoshanna Swell, Kelsey Swikart, and Avery Wall.

Coaches Kevin James (Varsity) and Alex Componile (Freshman) organized the participation of RFH baseball team members in the event.

For more information on Change A Life Uganda, visit changealifeuganda.org.

— Edited press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School