To commemorate the 5th anniversary of this event, Commodore Builders and Playing It Forward, are partnering to provide sports equipment to disadvantaged children around the world.

There’s no entry fee to play in the Dodge Ball Tournament. But each team member is asked to bring at least one piece of new or gently used soccer, basketball or baseball equipment to the game. If every member of all 19 teams brings a piece of sports gear, we’ll be able to give 100 more kids around the world an opportunity to play.

PIF and the Boston Blazers have partnered in an effort to provide sports equipment to disadvantaged children around the world. Throughout the year, there will be a series of fundraising and collection events in greater Boston communities.

Our first joint effort will be “The Gift of Sports Day” at the TD Garden on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm. This is the last regular season home game for the Blazers and fans are asked to bring lacrosse, soccer and basketball equipment to the stadium.

Invite your friends and neighbors to support a cause while enjoying professional indoor lacrosse at the Garden. Please contact us with any questions.

Playing It Forward delivered equipment to The Village for Families and Children in Connecticut. This equipment will help support their recreation program and the great kids they work with.

During the holiday season a Playing It Forward volunteer delivered soccer equipment to a rural school in Laloma, Zambia.  This was the first time Playing It Forward has reached children in Zambia.

With the support of Subway Aruba, Cargo International and Bon Bini Cargo, Playing It Forward was able to deliver equipment to five different organizations over the holiday season in Aruba.  This was a wonderful opportunity to continue supporting young athletes on the island.

Playing It Forward and Compassionworx have teamed up to deliver equipment to children in Latin America.  This next delivery will include baseball equipment to indigenous children that are supported by the Wayuu Taya Foundation.   The Wayuu Taya Foundation works to improve the lives of Latin American indigenous communities. 

Thank you to all that supported this effort.  Photos will be posted as they become available.

Playing It Forward recently provided sports equipment to the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and their initiative, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Geller, to promote and support active lifestyles for local children.