Mookie Betts 50/50 Foundation Gears Up For Another Bowling Fundraiser | The 2023 MLBbro Player of the Year Is Culture Shifting

MLBbro Player of the Year Mookie Betts will one day see his name in Cooperstown. Along with his passion for the game of baseball, Betts holds a deep love for connecting with his community and established the 50/50 Foundation.

It’s a shining example of charitable giving and compassion.

The 50/50 Foundation actively supports the character and personal development of young people through various kinds of developmental activities. The foundation instills important characteristics like discipline, resilience, and teamwork by fusing life skills with athletic training.

 

50/50 Foundation Brings Positive Change To Marginalized Populations

The organization was founded with the goal of having a long-lasting influence on marginalized populations. It is committed to bringing about positive change through a wide range of programs. One of the programs that Betts has is “Team Mookie.” “Team Mookie” is an AAU team; that includes multiple age groups. The team was established in 2021 to compete and travel
throughout the United States.

Betts Foundation’s main motivation is to help kids in various ways. Like partnering with the Crete Academy to invite 650 kids from South Central to Dodger Stadium for a game. Betts has a goal to make a long-lasting impact on the culture of baseball, while also helping to develop future leaders.

Betts told MLBbro.com’s Nick Hamilton, “The goal that I set out to accomplish, which is to get Blacks in
baseball,” Betts said. “Not necessarily on the field but just around the field. Maybe it’s front
office.” 

 

Betts gave the kids an opportunity to experience something they would never forget. Along with helping the youth of South Central, LA, Betts also teamed up with Brotherhood Crusade to hand out Thanksgiving meals to 1,500 families at Algin Sutton Recreational Center in Los Angeles.

 

50/50 Foundation Brides Cultural and Social Divides

 

The main goal of the Mookie 50/50 Foundation is to allow people to reach their greatest potential. by bridging social divides. The foundation seeks to improve the future of people who are enduring hardships by focusing on education, youth development, and community involvement. They build groundbreaking sports programs in inner city schools to help empower the youth.

Every foundation must have a way to fund the charity. There are two ways of funding Mookie’s organization. There is a bowling tournament that Betts throws to helps benefit the charity. It’s called “Mookie Betts + Friends Bowling Tournament.” This will be his second year participating in the bowling tournament, which also includes other major league players.

 

 

His next tournament is February 3rd and another way you can donate is by going on the 50/50 Foundation’s website. The 50/50 Foundation is creating a legacy and leaving a lasting mark on the lives of those it serves. Betts continues to use his platform to encourage and empower others. A true candidate for the best player in the game, Mookie’s also an All-Star community activist helping and serving in any way he can.