Aaron Judge, the powerful captain of the New York Yankees, is not only famous for his classy home runs or his leadership role in the Bronx Bombers. Behind the spotlight at Yankee Stadium, Judge is also one of the MLB stars with a kind heart, Quietly contributing to changing the future for hundreds of disadvantaged children.
🎓 ALL RISE Foundation: Where Aaron Judge dreams
In 2018, Aaron Judge founded the ALL RISE Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to “inspire improvisation and build a system of future leaders through education, responsibility and implementation”.
Through this organization, Judge has:
Donated hundreds of dollars each year to provide scholarships to students in New York and California.
Sponsored summer camps for skills and sports to help children develop leadership skills and overcome psychological barriers. Visit schools in person, interact with and encourage disadvantaged students with practical advice and actions.
Scholarship for a poor Bronx boy
One of the most touching stories happened in 2023, when Judge visited a high school in the Bronx as part of an educational support program. Here, he met Jayden, a 14-year-old student who was orphaned and lived with his grandmother in poverty. Despite the hardship, Jayden always kept his dream of becoming a civil engineer to “rebuild the dream house for his grandmother.”
Aaron Judge has:
Sponsored a full scholarship for Jayden through college, through his personal account.
Sent the boy a handwritten letter with an inspirational message: “I believe in you. Never stop working for your dreams.”
(I believe in you. Don’t ever give up on your dream.)
The move was initially not widely publicized – but after Jayden’s grandmother shared the story on social media, thousands of fans hailed Judge as “a captain not only on the field, but in life.”
Aaron Judge is not only a player who broke the AL record of 62 home runs in a single season, but also a role model of compassion and social responsibility. While many stars shine with fame, Judge chooses to give back quietly – and hit life-changing home runs off the field.