“In honoring the legacy and passion of the the late, great Roberto Clemente, the Roberto’s Kids organization brings hope to many young people by providing them with baseball equipment that they may use to learn the tenets of hard work, team play and individual accomplishments that can help shape the course of their future lives. Mr. Clemente was not only a Baseball Hall of Famer, but he also lost his life in pursuit of his ambition to help those less fortunate than he. I am very proud and honored to be able to endorse this fine organization as it pursues its’ mission to help those less fortunate to learn and play the great game of baseball.”
Tim Purpura
Executive Vice President & COO, MiLB
"When I was a kid, I played with a stick and hand-made balls because that's all we had. Today, many of our kids in the Dominican Republic can enjoy a better time and a better life playing ball with the help of the equipment from this project ."
Pedro Martinez
Pitcher, NY Mets
"The good thing about this project is that it provides much needed equipment to kids that have the hopes and dreams of playing one day in the major leagues."
Omar Minaya
Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager
New York Mets
"The game of baseball is universal. The tireless efforts of the Roberto's Kids Project, led by Steve Pindar, are admirable. The hard work and dedication put forth will result in giving those less privileged, the chance to enjoy the game with proper equipment. Cooperstown Baseball World, along with their participants, will continue to support these kids who simply look to fulfill their baseball dreams."
Debra Sirianni
Vice President
Cooperstown Baseball World
"Steve Pindar has been able to merge his love and passion for the game of baseball with his love to help others. He saw the poverty level during his visits to the Dominican Republic and he quickly identified the need of baseball equipment through out the island. I met Steve few years ago, while I was managing the Major League Baseball Office in the DR and I have seen first hand the impact of his project there. Since then, I have supported him and I will continue doing so."
Rafael O. Perez
Director of International Player Development
New York Mets
"I truly believe that the Dominican baseball youth would benefit a great deal from this project. As a kid I dreamed of such an opportunity. "
Tony Fernandez
Former Major League Baseball Player
"Roberto's Kids has brought joy to those who don't always get the opportunities. In the Clemente tradition of giving and caring for others it is truly making a difference by touching and inspiring so many lives."
Luis R. Clemente
Son of Roberto Clemente
"The goal of Roberto's Kids is to collect and distribute equipment from baseball leagues, charitable organizations, individuals or retailers in the United States and Canada and provide that equipment to those in Latin American countries where baseball is loved and played with passion."
Dale Petroskey
Former President, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Cooperstown, NY
“Having worked closely with Roberto’s Kids over the past year, it has become amazingly clear how devoted this organization and its leadership is to helping one child at a time. Having brought the opportunity to simply play the game of baseball now to thousands around the world, one can begin to grasp the impact and inspiration of this wonderful organization. There is no question that Roberto would have a “tip of the cap” for all of their tireless efforts; and so do I.”
Keenan Longcor
Founder, Friends of Baseball
The Binghamton Mets partnered with Roberto’s Kids for the first time in 2007 and will continue to support the cause for seasons to come. Our fans and organization have responded and are committed to this unique effort to grow the world’s greatest game internationally.
Scotty Brown, General Manager
Binghamton Mets
"In losing Roberto Clemente, we lost more than an incomparable athlete; we lost a man who was committed to working for those too often neglected by society. Roberto did not live to fulfill his dreams, but through Roberto’s Kids, we can carry on his legacy of social and political engagement.”
Rob Ruck, PhD
History Department, University of Pittsburgh
Published Author, Sport History
