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Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, 968 Postal Road, Suite 100 Allentown PA 18109, 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org
Opportunity Details
Justin Sheftel Memorial Softball Tournament June 14th
Volunteers needed for 2-hour shifts for the annual softball tournament! SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2025
Cedar Creek Parkway West, Corner of Broadway & Parkway Road
-sell 50/50 raffles, work the silent auction tent, distribution of programs (early am), information tent, help with mocktail tent, general 'runner'
To celebrate Justin by providing athletic and educational opportunities for underserved youth in the greater Lehigh Valley.
Justin Sheftel was killed in 2005, shortly after graduating from Parkland High School. He was in Ocean City, MD celebrating senior week when he was struck by a car. It was confirmed the driver was speeding and DUI at the time of the accident. He was sentenced and has served time in jail and will be responsible for 40 hours a year for three years of community service. This community service has been focused on talking to High Schools about the dangers of drinking and driving and making destructive decisions.In an effort to honor Justin and to keep his memory alive a Memorial Fund was established. To support the Memorial Fund in 2005 shortly after Justin was killed, a group of his close friends started a softball tournament to honor him and help raise money for the Fund. (see tabs for tournament history/ General information for more info).
The Softball Tournament supports the Memorial Fund. We have awarded scholarships and monies to charities totaling over $450,000, a number that has exceeded our expectations. Starting in 2006 we awarded two scholarships to Parkland Seniors continuing on to College, each scholarship was $2,500. For 2007 due to the support for both the golf and softball tournaments, we awarded a $5,000 scholarship to two Parkland Seniors. We also participated in Lehigh Valley Miracle League, in Justin’s Honor. In 2008 we continued to support the Lehigh Valley Miracle League, awarded two $7,500 scholarships to Parkland Seniors (for more information on the scholarships click on the tab). Over the years we have continued our support including in the last seven years, support for the Allentown School District’s program the Drive. This program provides a baseball program for the middle school aged baseball players. The program is thriving and has now included elementary grades in a feeder program.
Education
Families, Children and Youth
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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