Aaron Judge attending his "All Star Evening" Gala on January 25, 2024. Photo courtesy of MLB
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has raised over $800,000 for charity at his gala.
The event, officially named the “All Star Evening,” took place yesterday evening at the upscale Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Over $800,000 was raised for the ALL RISE Foundation, Judge’s charity which aims to guide children to become responsible citizens of society.
All Rise
2018 saw the full sophomore year of Aaron Judge in the Major Leagues, but it also saw the first year of the Foundation. Judge organized it with his mother Patty for the greater good, and to this day, the charity raises money each year for a good cause. Events are often hosted in both New York City, where Judge plays ball, and in his hometown of Linden, California.
“This is what it’s all about,” Judge said during the event. “Given the gift of playing Major League Baseball here in New York, I’ve got a lot of great things and a lot of people around me that supported me along the way. This is our opportunity to give back to the next generation, that next group that’s coming along the way.”
Famous Attendees
The gala was attended by a variety of prominent figures, including some of Judge’s teammates. Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Rodón, and Nestor Cortes Jr. were some of the current teammates in attendance. Former Yankees such as Corey Kluber, Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, Tyler Wade, and Mike Tauchman were also there. Staff and personnel such as Yankee manager Aaron Boone and Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network also showed up.
“My mom and I never would have thought this, back in 2018, starting this up,” Judge continued. “We’re still growing; we’re still improving. It’s just a surreal moment to see how much it’s growing and the support that you guys show daily. It means so much to us.”
Going All In
The Yankees are expected to put up a stronger campaign in 2024 than they did in 2023. They went all-in during the offseason with the acquisitions of Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo. Now, in his second season as Yankees Captain, Aaron Judge is expected to lead his new (as well as current) teammates to victory.
“It’s just really to inspire the next generation to be better citizens, better students, family members, everything,” Judge continued. “It’s to push them a little bit in school and get to that next level. We’ve got different after-school programs, mini-grants. There’s a whole slew of things on the way to get them in the best position to be better citizens.”
