Sarah Ford | June 2, 2014

Corporate Philanthropy: A First Pitch Worth Seeing

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While corporate philanthropy is not new to the business world, it’s always fun to see it in action. ÌýIT consulting firmÌýÌýhas quite a track record in helping the communities it resides in, and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis isn’t any different. ÌýLast week,Ìý, founder of the IT company, made it possible for Matteo Grassi, the 2014 Golf Ambassador for the, to throw out the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game.

I had the privilege of accompanying the family on the field and capturing this moment for them. ÌýGet ready, Internet. ÌýYou’re about to meet a very special kid.

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