Seven years ago, Joe LaPietra, a longtime Athletic Director in the Rochester City School District, was diagnosed with ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Joe served as the Athletic Director at Wilson Magnet for many years and has made a lasting impact on countless students and staff. Earlier this year, Joe passed away and left behind his wife and two daughters.
 
To honor Joe and raise awareness, a group of local Athletic Directors came together and organized the Joseph LaPietra ALS Strikeout Baseball/Softball Classic (formerly known as the ALS Baseball Day) taking place Saturday, May 16th. Nine games will be played across two locations — Greece Olympia High School and Gates-Chili High School (see schedule below).
 
Teams and organizers are raising money to support families in Western and Central New York who are impacted by ALS. You can find information on how to donate using the QR code (found below).