Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings® Introduce “The Foundation” Glove Series Benefiting Underprivileged Athletes

–The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., have announced a new glove series: The Foundation. This series is now available exclusively on Rawlings.com and Amazon.com.

The Foundation series features high-quality, all leather baseball patterns designed for competitive youth players. New York Yankees Captain and American League MVP Aaron Judge, who has used a Rawlings glove throughout his entire amateur and pro career,worked alongside Rawlings as they designed The Foundation for this inaugural series.

For every glove purchased from The Foundation series, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings will donate a glove to an underprivileged youth baseball or softball player. Their aim is to make equipment more accessible to kids, regardless of income status or social barriers, and inspire youth to learn more about citizenship and community through sports.

During the planning stages Aaron Judge stated, “The ALL RISE Foundation was started by my mom and me to inspire the next generation to be great citizens. The ALL RISE mission is to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. When you buy The Foundation glove, you’ll also be giving one to a kid in the inner city to hopefully inspire them to become the next great baseball or softball player. This collaboration speaks directly to our mission.”

The first of The Foundation series will feature five different glove models: an 11.5 inch infield glove, two 12 inch utility gloves, a catcher’s mitt, and a first baseman’s mitt. The Foundation series gloves are available on Amazon via an exclusive retail collaboration, and Rawlings will also sell the gloves on their website. The ALL RISE Foundation and Rawlings are also planning for future product launches to grow the series.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this initiative to grow the game, and we can’t think of anyone better to partner with than Aaron and the ALL RISE Foundation,” said Rawlings Chief Marketing Officer Mike Thompson. “His dedication to growing the game and serving his community reflects the values we hold as an organization as well.”

AARON JUDGE’S ALL RISE FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH TALL ORDER

Tall Order releases special edition two-pack to benefit ALL RISE Foundation

NEW YORK – September 6, 2022 – Tall Order, a New York-based men’s apparel and accessory company that specializes in extended sizes is partnering with MLB All-Star Aaron Judge’s ALL RISE Foundation. The brand and organization will collaborate to release a special edition two-pack of white and navy extra cushioned ankle socks with $10 from every pack sold benefitting ALL RISE.

Ahead of the 21 st anniversary of September 11, Tall Order and the ALL RISE Foundation aim to raise funds for the foundation to continue their mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. The launch of the socks follows the announcement that Tall Order and United Legwear & Apparel Co. will sponsor Judge’s ALL RISE Foundation “All-Star Evening” Gala set for November 18, 2022 in New York City.

Tall Order, which was founded by twin brothers Mike & Dan Friedman, who stand 6’11” and 6’9” respectively, honors the memory of the Friedmans’ father Andrew, who was killed on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center. To fulfill the “tall order” of giving back for all the help they received after 9/11, Tall Order makes fashionable, fun, comfortable socks for men in sizes 9 to 20 as a nod to the socks the family provided to first responders during the 9/11 recovery efforts; Tall Order also donates a portion of their profits to various health and human services organizations that focus on families and youth in times of need.

“We are so grateful for Tall Order’s;s support for our mission to help youth develop into strong leaders and good citizens, qualities that both Aaron, Mike and Dan exemplify.  Tall Order’s commitment to their community is unmatched and we are proud to have them as part of the ALL RISE family.” states Patty Judge, Executive Director of ALL RISE Foundation.

Judge, who’s played the last six seasons in New York, and whose foundation aims to give back to children in the area, as well as his home state of California, felt a strong connection to the brothers through their shared New York ties, desire to give back and struggles to find well-fitting clothing.

“We couldn’t be more excited to offer these socks as a means to raise money for the ALL RISE Foundation,” said Dan Friedman, Co-Founder of Tall Order. “We are honored that Aaron is such a fan of Tall Order and our mission, and we are thrilled to be able to help him with his goal of inspiring youth to reach limitless heights.”

“Everyone who knew our dad, Andy, recognized his love of children, coaching sports and giving back,” said Mike Friedman, Co-Founder of Tall Order. “What better way to honor his legacy than partnering with the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation.”

The extra cushioned ankle socks, set in Judge’s signature white and navy, will feature a heel tab for extra comfort and clip protection, cushioned sole, arch support, moisture control, smooth seams, and polyester material to provide extra stretch and ensure a soft and comfortable fit. The socks are available in regular and extended sizes. The special edition two-pack, retails for $30 and is available on TallOrder.com.

About Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation focuses on developing positive character traits; provides awards and incentive programs for schools and local organizations to encourage and reward academic improvement and excellence; supports health and well-being of children and youth; and establishes fundraising events to support ALL RISE Mini-Grants and Programs. For more information, please visitwww.aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org and follow @ALLRISEofficial on social media. Tax ID#: 83-1083207 501(c)(3)

About Tall Order

Tall Order (tallorder.com) is a dynamic men's accessory company that likes to be referred to as the company that can fill the "top drawer for all" – specializing in classic, dress, and athletic socks in sizes 9-20 as well as underwear and tees for men of all sizes. The socks can accommodate slim to wide calves with a special comfort band at the top to prevent sagging. The bright blue emblem emblazoned on each product (symbolizing the Twin Towers and the beautiful sky on September 11, 2001) serves as a reminder to everyone who dons Tall Order accessories that it's their personal responsibility to pay it forward and continue the Friedman family’s commitment to helping others.

About United Legwear & Apparel Co.

United Legwear & Apparel Co. (unitedlegwear.com) is a 21-year-old New York City-based global entity that designs, manufactures, markets and distributes legwear, bodywear, apparel and accessories to some of the world’s leading retailers. Founded by Isaac E. Ash, United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) is a joint venture partner with PUMA North America and maintains highly-recognized licensed brands such as Hurley, Skechers, Champion, Van Heusen, Arrow, Fortnite, and Weatherproof, as well as many private-label brands. ULAC is also the owner of the PRO PLAYER brand. ULAC’s mission is to manufacture with integrity and distribute legwear, apparel and accessories of highest quality and best value.