Congrats and
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Posted August 1, 2011
Congratulations, High Fives, and Best Wishes...
Know of someone or an organization across Greater Cincinnati who deserves a "pat on the back", a "high five", or
congratulations on their great efforts or achievements? Send an email to info@aboutgreatercincinnati.com.
| Cincinnati Reds Francisco Cordero Helping Kids to See Possibilites and Opportunities |
In 2011 Francisco Cordero , a relief pitcher (closer) for the Cincinnati Reds, recorded his
300th career save and became the 22nd Major League Baseball player to achieve that
milestone. His success on the field can also be seen off the field as Cordero (also known as
CoCo) has been a generous supporter of the Reds Community Fund since joining the team
prior to the 2008 season. In 2008, he signed a four-year, $44.9 million deal with the
Cincinnati Reds and agreed to donate a percentage of his contract every season to the Reds
Community Fund (RCF), a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of youth by
leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball.
His generosity has opened up a world of possibilities and opportunities for local youth
baseball players. By following through on his pledge, Cordero has given more money to the
RCF than anybody. Primarily, his financial support has gone toward the Reds Rookie
Success League, a youth summer camp, and the team's RBI Program, which funds more than
350 inner-city teams.
In appreciation of his contributions, the Reds Community Fund and Kenton County Parks
& Recreation coordinated a complete field restoration of Pioneer Park (Covington, KY) that
includes new fencing and backstops, field grading and leveling, new infield dirt and grass.
A 100-foot long windscreen bearing Cordero’s name adorns the outfield fence.
The renovated field, renamed Francisco Cordero Field, was dedicated on July 16, 2011 with
about 200 fans, Cincinnati Reds Ramon Hernandez and Mike Leake, Cincinnati Reds general
manager Walt Jockety, pitching coach Bryan Price and members of the Reds front office and
the Reds Community Fund in attendance.
High-fives CoCo!
300th career save and became the 22nd Major League Baseball player to achieve that
milestone. His success on the field can also be seen off the field as Cordero (also known as
CoCo) has been a generous supporter of the Reds Community Fund since joining the team
prior to the 2008 season. In 2008, he signed a four-year, $44.9 million deal with the
Cincinnati Reds and agreed to donate a percentage of his contract every season to the Reds
Community Fund (RCF), a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of youth by
leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball.
His generosity has opened up a world of possibilities and opportunities for local youth
baseball players. By following through on his pledge, Cordero has given more money to the
RCF than anybody. Primarily, his financial support has gone toward the Reds Rookie
Success League, a youth summer camp, and the team's RBI Program, which funds more than
350 inner-city teams.
In appreciation of his contributions, the Reds Community Fund and Kenton County Parks
& Recreation coordinated a complete field restoration of Pioneer Park (Covington, KY) that
includes new fencing and backstops, field grading and leveling, new infield dirt and grass.
A 100-foot long windscreen bearing Cordero’s name adorns the outfield fence.
The renovated field, renamed Francisco Cordero Field, was dedicated on July 16, 2011 with
about 200 fans, Cincinnati Reds Ramon Hernandez and Mike Leake, Cincinnati Reds general
manager Walt Jockety, pitching coach Bryan Price and members of the Reds front office and
the Reds Community Fund in attendance.
High-fives CoCo!
The countdown is on (noticed the clock on Fountain Sq?) for the 2012 World Choir Games
that will be held in Cincinnati July 4-14, 2012. Twenty cities from around the world
competed to host the "Olympics of choral music". Cincinnati got the nod and is the first U.S.
city ever to host the event!
There will be a big international spotlight on Greater Cincinnati as choirs from more than
70 countries; more than 20,000 choir participants; more than 200,000 fans/attendees are
expected to converge on the area. Thus making the 2012 World Choir Games the largest
convention booking and the largest international arts event in the history of Cincinnati, a
community with a long and distinguished performing arts heritage!
A kickoff event, with emcee Drew Lachey, unveiling of the games mascots, and featuring
Atlanta-based Gospel recording artist Byron Cage and other local groups, was held recently
on Fountain Square to officially get things started. An estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people were
on hand for the kickoff!
High-fives and congrats!
that will be held in Cincinnati July 4-14, 2012. Twenty cities from around the world
competed to host the "Olympics of choral music". Cincinnati got the nod and is the first U.S.
city ever to host the event!
There will be a big international spotlight on Greater Cincinnati as choirs from more than
70 countries; more than 20,000 choir participants; more than 200,000 fans/attendees are
expected to converge on the area. Thus making the 2012 World Choir Games the largest
convention booking and the largest international arts event in the history of Cincinnati, a
community with a long and distinguished performing arts heritage!
A kickoff event, with emcee Drew Lachey, unveiling of the games mascots, and featuring
Atlanta-based Gospel recording artist Byron Cage and other local groups, was held recently
on Fountain Square to officially get things started. An estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people were
on hand for the kickoff!
High-fives and congrats!
| Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero at the field dedication. photo provided by Reds Community Fund |
| 2012 World Choir Games kickoff at Fountain Square photos provided by 2012 World Choir Games |
| 2012 World Choir Games Coming to Cincinnati |