The Commodores are proud to be part of the Falmouth community and appreciate the support from fans, community organizations, sponsors, and others. As a volunteer-run nonprofit organization, the Commodores rely on this support to help young men pursue their dream of playing in the MLB and to bring top-tier amateur baseball to Falmouth each summer.
A cornerstone of the Commodores’ values is giving back. Ultimately, this cycle of support shows appreciation for the Falmouth community and helps build character in the players and interns who participate in these events.
Here are some of the community organizations the Falmouth Commodores have supported in the first few weeks of this season:
Falmouth Service Center Food Drive - During the opening game on June 13th, the Commodores partnered with the Falmouth Service Center to host a food drive. Fans and volunteers filled 14 bins with food. The food will be used at the Service Center’s food pantry to support neighbors in need.
Katie's Cure - At 34, just three months after the birth of her daughter, Katie DeGregorio Silvestri was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Katie’s Cure was recognized at the June 16th game, with Katie’s daughter throwing out the first pitch. Katie’s family enjoyed the game from the VIP Deck, courtesy of Compassion Care ALS. The Commodores donated $1,500 to Katie’s Cure to help cover Katie’s treatment and family expenses.
Goosey Fund - During the Commodores game on Father’s Day, the Goosey Fund donated $1,000 worth of ice cream to the first 300 people who entered the ballpark. The Goosey Fund was created to celebrate the life of Lauren Mae Fulone and carry on her legacy by encouraging folks to “pass along the kindness.” The donation of free ice cream from the Goosey Fund made many kids (and adults) happy that night.
Scholarship Recognition - During the June 24th pre-game ceremony, Commodores Scholarship Director Dick Wenderoth awarded $7,000 in annual scholarships to six recent graduates of Falmouth High School and Mashpee High School. The Chuck Sturtevant Outstanding Service Award is presented to an individual who has been involved with the Commodores as a bat kid, long-term host family member, intern, or other significant volunteer. The George Creighton Scholarship is awarded in recognition of sports participation, academic achievement, volunteerism, and financial need. The 2026 scholarship recipients are:
Chuck Sturtevant Outstanding Service Award - Josh Matta
George Creighton Scholarship - Winsor Fancher, Maia Ledwell, Olivia Arsenault, Avery Oliver, and Connor Oliver
In addition to the community events listed above, the Commodores have participated in Baseball Sunday at Waquoit Congregational Church, elementary school field days at North Falmouth School, Morse Pond School, Mullen-Hall School, and Teaticket School, and the Cops and Cars show benefiting Tommy’s Place.
There will be several more community events this season, with Commodores players and interns making appearances and on-field ceremonies recognizing community organizations. Be sure to join the July 3rd game, where we celebrate veterans and active-duty military at the Commodores Military Appreciation Night. The event will be held at Guv Fuller Field, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Visit https://www.capecodleague.com/falmouth/events for a full list of the Commodores' special events.
