Homers For Hope

2024 SOLES Charity Softball Home Run Derby
2024-07-27 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | Trenton Thunder Ballpark, 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ, 08611, United States
Benefiting Rhen the Warrior and the Wolfinger Family
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About the Home Run Derby Campaign

WHEN:
Saturday July 27th, 2024 at Noon
WHERE:
Trenton Thunder Stadium
WHAT:
The third annual “SOLES DERBY” honors one of our best volunteers, and the most wonderful human being to walk the earth, Mikey “Soles” Vazquez.
WHO:
Meet The Wolfinger Family from Bridesburg and Pennsauken
Kids with cancer are often considered heroes, brave, courageous…
Meet Rhen Wolfinger, WARRIOR!!! The handsome, wide-eyed, precious son of Chelsea Sauerwald and Ryan Wolfinger. The Wolfinger family is from the local areas of Bridesburg, PA, and Pennsauken, NJ., and Rhen needs your help!
Shortly after celebrating his 1st birthday this February, Rhen was unfortunately diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Cancer… the dreaded word no child, parent, or family should have to hear. After multiple tests within the next week, it was determined that it is a very aggressive gene that is difficult to treat, and surgery is not on the table right now. Rhen will have to endure a year and half of treatments including chemotherapy, followed by an intense surgery, more intense chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy a stem cell transplant and 2 years of medication.
While facing the emotional strain of dealing with Rhen’s diagnosis, Chelsea and Ryan are facing a significant financial strain as well. Ryan is currently working when he can between stays in hospital. Chelsea is graduating school in June, but due to hospital trips and doctor visits she is unsure if work is a possibility right away.
Sign up now to take part in the 2024 Homers for Hope “Soles” Softball Home Run Derby. All proceeds will help the Wolfingers pay their everyday household bills while they fight the battle with Rhen.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can donate directly to this page, and if you would like to PLAY IN THE DERBY, you can register for a fundraising page by clicking the appropriate buttons above.
We will only accept 25 players in this derby so the first 25 who register and raise the minimum $250 will be allowed to participate.
The Rules for the derby are below:
Fundraising advantages apply as follows:
* $250 – 1 point for the short fence and 2 points for the large fence
* $500 – 1 point for the short fence and 3 points for the large fence
* $1,000 – 2 points for the short fence and 3 points for the large fence
* $2,500 – Advance to the semi finals
* $5,000 – Advance to the championship
* $10,000 – Custom Advantage
* Recruitment bonus- recruit a player that raises $500 or more, and you’ll receive credit of 20% of what they raise, added to your fundraising score.
* Fundraising scores are used to figure out the batting lineup and tiebreakers.
* There are (3) Three-minute rounds
* You MUST wait until the last ball you hit lands AND is announced by the PA announcer before you can throw another pitch, or a point will be deducted from your score.
* After three minutes, you get one final swing.
We hope you will consider donating and helping this family in need and playing in our event as we honor the life and legacy of Mikey “Soles” Vazquez.

2025 Charity Softball Home Run Derby
2025-07-26 12:00 - 17:00
2025 Soles Derby
Helping Families in Need
WHEN:
Saturday July 26th, 2025 at Noon
WHERE:
Trenton Thunder Stadium
WHAT:
The fourth annual “SOLES DERBY” honors one of our best volunteers, and the most wonderful human being to walk the earth, Mikey “Soles” Vazquez.
WHO:
Nominate a family today by emailing homersforhope@gmail.com with thier story.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can donate directly to this page, and if you would like to PLAY IN THE DERBY, you can register for a fundraising page by clicking the “become a fundraiser” button above, or sponsor the event (info at the bottom of this page).
Click here for more details about how to contribute and participate, click here.

2026 Charity Softball Home Run Derby
2026-08-01 12:00 - 16:00
2026 Soles Derby
Helping Families in Need
WHEN:
Saturday August 1st, 2026
Noon – 4pm
WHERE:
Trenton Thunder Stadium
1 Thunder Rd
Trenton, NJ 08611
WHAT:
The fifth annual “SOLES DERBY” honors one of our best volunteers, and the most wonderful human being to walk the earth, Mikey “Soles” Vazquez.
WHO:
Meet the Monto Family from Manville, NJ.
Alexander “AJ” Monto has faced significant medical challenges since birth.
Born on December 20, 2013, with multiple congenital heart defects and a right clubbed foot, AJ’s life has been marked by extensive medical intervention, prolonged hospitalizations, and ongoing specialized care.
Before reaching five months of age, AJ underwent treatment for his clubbed foot, surgery to repair pyloric stenosis, two cardiac catheterizations, and three open-heart surgeries to address congenital heart defects including Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), Atrial Septal Defects (ASD), and a malformed aortic valve. During his recovery, he was diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gastrointestinal disease requiring intensive treatment, intravenous medications, and extended hospitalization.
Over the years, AJ has undergone multiple additional open-heart surgeries, including valve replacement procedures and pacemaker implantation. His care requires coordination among numerous specialists and frequent travel between St. Peter’s University Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
In 2025, AJ experienced a series of life-threatening medical complications. Due to the blood thinners required to support his mechanical heart valves, he suffered multiple brain bleeds that resulted in repeated emergency room visits, hospital admissions, helicopter transfers, extensive diagnostic testing, and treatment by neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, thrombosis, and pacemaker specialists.
Ultimately, AJ required brain surgery to remove accumulated blood and damaged tissue. While the surgery was successful, his recovery required ongoing monitoring and specialized medical care.
The cumulative impact of AJ’s medical condition has placed significant emotional, physical, and financial strain on his family. Frequent hospitalizations, surgical procedures, specialist appointments, medications, travel expenses, and time away from work have created ongoing challenges while they remain focused on providing AJ with the care he needs.
Despite these obstacles, AJ remains an active and determined young man. He enjoys playing baseball and participating in his school’s band and drama club. His resilience and positive attitude continue to inspire everyone around him as he navigates the challenges of living with complex medical conditions.
You can support Homers for Hope’s mission to help families like the Monto’s by clicking here to donate or Sign Up for our next Home Run Derby!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can donate directly to this page, and if you would like to PLAY IN THE DERBY, you can register for a fundraising page by clicking the “become a fundraiser” button above, or sponsor the event (info at the bottom of this page).
Click here for more details about how to contribute and participate, click here.

FREE Adult Semi-Pro Baseball Game (Open to Public)
2026-08-01 17:00 - 20:00
FREE Adult Semi-Pro Baseball Game
Helping Families in Need
WHEN:
Saturday August 1st, 2026
5pm – 8pm
WHERE:
Trenton Thunder Stadium
1 Thunder Rd
Trenton, NJ 08611
WHAT:
The night-cap of the Homers for Hope Home Run derby championship features this adult baseball game!
This is the 60U Bucks-Mont MSBL regular season finally between the Northampton Angles and your Homers for Hope Yankees. All season long the Homers for Hope team has been raising money for families in need and this is the final game of the year before playoffs begin.
PARTICIPATE

Just show up and bring a crowd!
Tickets are FREE (Suggested donation of $5 per person is appreciated).
Sit anywhere on the first level.
There will be raffles, auctions, 50-50, and Homers for Hope Merchandise for sale.
The concourse will feature food and drinks.
Come cheer on your favorite player!
If you can’t make it but want to donate, no sweat, just click the link!

Click here for more details about how to contribute and participate, click here.
