Behind The Scoreboard – Build It And They Will Come

Garden City NY

20 June, 2022

8:18 AM

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My philosophy is "Everything I ever needed to know about business I learned on the sports field." From Behind The Scoreboard, I feature the sports stories that tell us much more than simply who won or lost. These personal and inspiring experiences of grade school, high school, college, other amateur and even pro athletes allow all of us to reflect a little more on what is important in life. ~ James C. Metzger, Chairman and CEO, Whitmore — The Agency _______ Supporting A Special Field Of Dreams A new special sports facility in Toms River, New Jersey, was created following a car accident and an injury to a child. The RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams is a one-of-a-kind athletic complex where children and adults with special needs are welcomed to enjoy the game of baseball and engage in other fun in a safe environment. Christian and Mary Kane are the driving force behind this exceptional program following the injury to their son. Financial and moral support was provided by hometown baseball hero and New York Yankees and New York Mets player Todd Frazier. The athletic facility opened during April. A bit more work needs to be completed before activities can be held at the complex each day. About $300,000 must be raised to restore pandemic setbacks and address the current economic inflation. The Kanes are moving forward with their dream. They always knew that if you built it, they would come. Read more about this Field of Dreams in my latest blog.