04/30/08 - The Mets will open a new training facility in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic and will distribute the gloves to local children

Headline:

Mets and Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich team up for Michael J. Biondi Memorial Baseball Glove Drive to benefit children in the Dominican Republic

Story:

Rally concludes with Mr. Met visit to Boys & Girls Club Sunday, May 18
New York Mets

...Fans can drop off their gloves at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich (4 Horseneck Lane) every afternoon through Sunday, May 18. The glove drive will conclude with a rally that will feature a visit from Mr. Met, a speed pitch alley, and raffle: all taking place on May 18 between 3:00 and 4:00 pm at the Club's ball field.

The baseball glove drive is named in memory of Michael J. Biondi husband of Greenwich Boys & Girls Club board member Cindy Biondi and father of four boys. Michael was also an investment banker and a lifelong baseball fan who devoted his life to his family and the community.

Joining the Mets and the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich are area organizations such as the Greenwich American Legion Baseball, Cal Ripken League and others, which are inviting area residents to bring new and used baseball gloves to the drop-off location. The Greenwich American Legion Baseball organization will also be conducting a baseball clinic for Club kids before the rally on Sunday, May 18....

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