R2Cares Emerging Leaders Baseball Camp
501(c)(3) · EIN: 99-4515179 · Polk County, Florida
Empowering
STRONG MINDS.STRONG FUTURES.
Know the Human. Not Just the Athlete.

R2Cares exists to Strengthen Minds and Empower Communities through sports, mentorship, mental wellness, leadership development, and life-changing experiences — using athletics as the vehicle to create a generation of resilient, community-minded leaders.

5,000+
Youth Served
2,000+
People Fed
100+
YMHFA Certified
20+
Events
100+
Mentors
500K+
Social Reach
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2025 Impact Report
YOUR INVESTMENT.REAL RESULTS.

Since 2024, R2Cares has built a community where young people learn that vulnerability is strength, setbacks are opportunity, and sports is the best classroom for life.

Ronnie Richardson — CEO & Founder, R2Cares
Ronnie Richardson
CEO & Founder, R2Cares
$2,000
First Annual Scholarship Recipient
Angeliz Jimenez, Lake Region High School — Strengthening Minds & Empowering Community Award · 5/14/2026
2,000+
People Fed — Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
2,000+ people fed through our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution — providing families across Polk County with full holiday meals.
🤝 In partnership with Gordon Food Service
100+
Youth Mental Health First Aiders Certified
Adults and young people certified to recognize distress and support their communities.
🤝 In partnership with TeamUp for Mental Fitness & Orlando Health
5,000+
Youth Served Annually
School presentations, camps, workshops & community events connecting young people with authentic pro mentorship.
100+
Pro Mentors Connected
MLB players, scouts, coaches, mental health professionals & educators donating expertise directly to youth.
500K+
Social Media Reach
R2Cares programming reached over 500,000 views across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook — amplifying your brand alongside our mission.
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"R2Cares asks the question every educator wishes more people would ask of some of our most promising students: 'Who are you beyond the jersey?' R2Cares is impacting lives because it's teaching our students skills that matter long after the final buzzer."

— Amy King, Principal, Lake Region High School
R2Cares on YouTube
WATCH OURIMPACT IN ACTION.

See R2Cares programming come alive — student storytelling, baseball camps, mental health events, and more. Subscribe and follow to stay connected to our mission.

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FEATURED
Inside an R2Cares Workshop
A behind-the-scenes look at an R2Cares workshop in action — hands-on mentorship and skill-building with the youth we serve.
FEATURED
Beyond the Jersey — AJ Andrews & Chris Singleton Panel
AJ Andrews — 1st-ever Female Gold Glove Winner & MLB Network host — and Chris Singleton — former Chicago Cubs draft pick, children's author, and inspirational speaker — share their journeys of vulnerability, resilience, and purpose on the R2Cares panel.
FEATURED
The Heart Behind R2Cares
Go inside the mission — the people, the purpose, and the community impact that drive everything R2Cares does for youth across Polk County.
R2Cares Baseball & Softball Camps
MLB pros, scouts & coaches mentoring youth across Polk County — see the impact your partnership creates in the community.
Chris Singleton — Week of Wellness
Chris Singleton takes the stage at the R2Cares Week of Wellness, sharing his message of resilience, forgiveness, and purpose with the community.
TESTIMONIAL
Dawn Willis — Orlando Health
Orlando Health’s Dawn Willis shares why the R2Cares mission matters and the difference this partnership makes for the community.
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AJ ANDREWS
1st-Ever Female Gold Glove Winner · MLB Network Host
🌐 National media platform & broad digital reach
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CHRIS SINGLETON
Former Chicago Cubs Draft Pick · Children's Author · Inspirational Speaker
🌐 Bestselling author & far-reaching digital platform
Week of Wellness — Annual Panel
2025 WELLNESS PANELSPEAKERS

Our 25-member Wellness Panel brought together professional athletes, MLB executives, media personalities, community leaders, and youth advocates for an evening of real conversation — mentorship beyond the field.

R2Cares 2025 Wellness Panel — 25 panelists sharing their stories
R2CARES WELLNESS PANEL 2025
25 panelists · Week of Wellness · Lakeland, Florida
Featured Panelists
PANELIST
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Jen Lay
Realtor · Lay Foundation Founder
Community Champion & R2Cares Partner
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AJ Andrews
1st-Ever Female Gold Glove Winner · MLB Network Host
Historic MLB Pioneer & Media Personality
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Jemile Weeks
Former MLB Player · We Fam Founder
R2Cares Partner & Community Leader
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Chip Lawrence
Special Assistant of Scouting, Detroit Tigers · PYF Foundation Founder
Detroit Tigers Executive & Youth Advocate
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Gerald Smiley (Standing)
Former Pro Player · Social Media Influencer
Digital Voice for Youth Development
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Ted Tom
Community Leader & Panelist
R2Cares Community Partner
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25 PANELISTS · ONE POWERFUL EVENING
MLB players · Scouts · Executives · Coaches · Community Leaders · Mental Health Advocates · Media Personalities
500,000+
Social Media Views · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook
R2Cares programming reached over half a million people in 2024–2025
▶ YouTube 📷 @r2cares 👍 Facebook
Our Mission
TOGETHER WE BUILDA MOVEMENT.

R2Cares exists to Strengthen Minds and Empower Communities. Our partners help us reach further, impact deeper, and create a lasting legacy for youth and families.

5K+
Serve 5,000+ youth annually
2K+
Feed 2,000+ people through our Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
100
Connect 100+ pro mentors with young people
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Certify 100+ adults in Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Award scholarships to outstanding student leaders
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Produce Beyond the Jersey storytelling content
500K
Reach 500,000+ people through social media annually
Texas Rangers & Yankees pros with R2Cares athletes
Because every athlete is more than a jersey.
Beyond the Jersey — Athlete. Human.
Our Signature Programs
BEYOND THE JERSEY
Know the Human. Not Just the Athlete.

Our three-tier mentorship ecosystem creates a generational pipeline — connecting the 1% with the next generation, and the next generation with youth who need to see what's possible.

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HONOR — The 1%
Former & current pro athletes, business leaders & changemakers share real stories, failures, and lessons that transcend sport
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HIGHLIGHT — Current Athletes
High school, college & travel athletes build leadership and media skills, mentored by HONOR, and begin mentoring others
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MENTEES — Youth + Families
Little league players and families learn the journey, build confidence, and see themselves in those who came before them
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Take It To The Top Hill Running + Mental Wellness Series

TAKE IT TO THE TOP

Hill Running + Mental Wellness Series. More than a workout — identity, growth, and healing through movement.

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2026 Confirmed Event Calendar
WHERE YOUR BRANDSHOWS UP.

15+ confirmed community events across Polk County and Central Florida in 2026.

FEB
8
R2Cares Community Camp
Peterson Park · Lakeland, FL
Community
APR
25
Free Take It To The Top Hill Running Workshop
Lakeland, FL · Led by Coach Flo
Free
MAY
1
Beyond the Jersey Series — Will Jackson
Tropicana Field · Mental health awareness & storytelling
Flagship
MAY
8
Take It To The Top Workshop — Dr. Raquel Jones
Winter Haven, FL · Confidence, Mindset & Personal Development
🎟 Register on Zeffy
Ticketed
MAY
23
Take It To The Top Workshop — Mental Resilience & Hill Training
Lakeland, FL
🎟 Register on Zeffy
Ticketed
JUN
6
Take It To The Top Baseball & Softball Camp
Lakeland, FL · West Lakeland Little League & Boys & Girls Club
Community
JUN
9
Take It To The Top Workshop — Lakeland Girls Softball
Lakeland Girls Softball League
🎟 Register on Zeffy
Ticketed
JUL
25
⭐ Trials to Triumph Football Camp
Hosted by Freddie Stevenson × R2Cares · Lakeland, FL
🏈 Register / Sponsor on Zeffy
Featured
SEP
27
Assisting with PYF HBCU Camp
Atlanta, Georgia · HBCU exposure & leadership development
Regional
OCT
23–25
R2Cares × EMC Baseball Tournament
8 High School Teams · Mental Health Professionals, College Coaches & Pro Scouts
🎟 Register on Zeffy
Flagship
NOV
14–21
🌟 Week of Wellness
Mental Health Certification · Community 5K · Wellness Workshops · Coaching Symposium · Kids Camp · Turkey Drive · Emerging Leaders Prospect Game
7 Days
2026 Community Impact Partnership
JOIN OURPARTNER FAMILY.

Seven levels of community impact — every level includes a vendor booth at all R2Cares events. See who's already part of the movement, then click "View Investment" on any level to unlock the details for that tier.

⭐= 1 year as a partner
⭐⭐= 2 years as a partner
⭐⭐⭐= 3 years as a partner
 Gold border = 2026 current sponsor
Faded logos = past partners
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LEGACY PARTNER
Creating a lasting legacy through sustained community investment
2026 Partners
TeamUp for Mental Fitness
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Past Partners
GiveWell Community Foundation
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Players Alliance
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R2Legacy
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COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Directly investing in community engagement and youth development
Past Partners
Orlando Health Watson Clinic
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Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment
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IMPACT PARTNER
Supporting youth mentorship, wellness programming & family experiences
2026 Partners
Fastpitch United
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Athlete 2 Investor
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PYF Foundation
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Past Partners
Smith's American Tavern
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Dick's House of Sport
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Gordon Food Service
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CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR
Building community presence alongside meaningful youth impact
Past Partners
Rodriguez & Williamson PLLC
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The Lay Group / eXp Realty
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
Showing up for the community at the grassroots level
Past Partners
Vision Impact Solutions
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IN-KIND PARTNER
Products, services, facilities, equipment, food, media & volunteer support
We Fam
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2026 Partners
Married 2 The Game
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We Fam
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Past Partners
Denaro Span Foundation
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MBP Helping Hands
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Ignite The Culture
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