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Brooklyn Memorial Cup For Alzheimer's

By Matthew Blittner Join Me

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Location

2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Date and time

July 25, 2026 10:00 AM

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Uncle Andrew And Aunt Yvonne

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Julie Stewart-binks

Jul 18, 2026

Thanks for all your hard work to help change the future of those who deal with this disease, and the loved ones who care for them.

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Jul 25, 2026

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Seth Blittner

Jul 06, 2026

For my ITK Brothers

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Mark Linse

Jul 24, 2026

Unfortunatetly, can't make the game but glad my good friend Stan Fischler put up the link. Both my grandfather and father had alzheimer's. Good luck with the fundraiser.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Mark Linde

Apr 28, 2026

Hi Matthew, I am a longtime friend of Stan Fischler. Both my grandfather and father had alzheimers. Thanks for your dedication to the cause.

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From Chris Moran and me

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You’re doing a great job! Keep it going

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Great job for a great cause

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Eric Hornick

Jul 18, 2026

Best wishes for another successful year!

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Sandra Miceli

Jul 18, 2026

❤️❤️

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David Jolovitz

Jul 18, 2026

Love what you’re doing. Proud of you.

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Anthony Spadaro

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Frieda And Isaac Tawil

Jul 24, 2026

In honor of our son Jake and the Blitner family.

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Matthew Blittner

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Dr. Rabbi Tommy, I.t.k.

Jul 06, 2026

Another great year of fund raising! Go Matthew!!

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Anonymous

Jul 06, 2026

Thanks for all you do! My mom passed from early onset dementia. These afflictions sho no mercy. Thanks again.

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Great thing you're doing Matthew. I received this from your Mom! BP

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Ben Smith

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Mandi Blittner

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Seth And Mandi

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Congratulations we love you

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Caitlyn Wlasiuk

Apr 05, 2026

As someone who has lost people dear to me to this disease, I hope we can take even one step closer to eradicating it.

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Anonymous

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Best of luck with your game and fundraising. Great work, Matthew.

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Allison Randell

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Jim Johnson

Jul 20, 2026

Keep delivering COURAGE to those who need it most

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Uncle A & The Jakester

Jul 20, 2026

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Frank Brosnahan

Jul 20, 2026

My Dad had Alzheimer’s so I appreciate your efforts to raise money and bring awareness

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Anthony Mccarron

Jul 20, 2026

Great event!

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Tara Blittner-cox

Feb 22, 2026

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Christian Red

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Jacob Blittner-cox

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Seth Blittner

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Danny Randell

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Vicki Smith

Jul 23, 2026

Have fun announcing the game and good luck with your fundraising! Live, Aunt Vicki and Uncle Rick

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My Updates

Brooklyn Memorial Cup For Alzheimer's Year 8

Thursday 29th Jan

Welcome to YEAR 8!


The Brooklyn Memorial Cup For Alzheimer's is back for the EIGHTH consecutive summer, continuing its mission of raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research.


For the third straight year, our 9-inning softball game will be played at a Collegiate Baseball Field in Brooklyn, NY. 


Kingsborough Community College is granting The Brooklyn Memorial Cup for Alzheimer's the use of their home field in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY.


This summer, The BK Americans – a team composed of Sports Media members – are looking to get back in the win column after The BK Nationals prevented them from completing the three-peat in 2025. The BK Nationals – a team composed of Brooklyn Community members – are riding high after their fifth championship in seven years and are seeking to go back-to-back once again. 


At the end of the day, one team will hoist The Lenny DiCristino Memorial Cup. One player will distinguish him- or herself as the Morton Blittner Game MVP. And one player will distinguish themselves as the Zella Klein Defensive Player of the Game. 


The legacy of The David Gross Advocacy Award continues to grow as, for the first time ever, it will be given to two individuals, each of whom has gone above and beyond in the community to raise awareness for Alzheimer's research. 


Julie Stewart-Binks, the renowned sports broadcaster and Jason Wedge, the Director of the Manhattan Walk to End Alzheimer’s, have been selected as The 2026 Co-David Gross Advocacy Award recipients for their work and involvement with the cause. 


Game Date & Location


Saturday, July 25, 2026

Field is located at: 2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11235


GameDay Schedule


Opening Ceremonies: 11am(EST) sharp. (Includes the presentation of The David Gross Advocacy Award) 

First Pitch: 11:30am(EST)


Spectator Information


Entry is $5 per person at the gate

Raffle Tickets will be on sale (3 for $5 or 6 for $10)


Raffle Prizes


1) FOUR NY Yankees Tickets in section 217 to a TBD game donated by the YES Network

2) TWO $100 gift cards donated by Rockaway Beach Pickleball

3) Mathew Barzal SIGNED jersey donated by the NY Islanders

4) Mike Piazza SIGNED baseball donated by the NY Mets

5) Cameron Skattebo SIGNED football donated by the NY Giants

6) Nico Hischer SIGNED puck donated by the NJ Devils

7) Adam Fox SIGNED photo card donated by the NY Rangers

8) Demario Davis SIGNED football donated by the NY Jets

9) $50 E-Gift Card donated by Traze Pizzaria in LIC

10) TWO Gift Cards, each for ONE FREE MONTH, Plus a FREE 60 Minute Training Session donated by Harbor Fitness Gym

11) A SIGNED copy of Kenny Albert’s autobiography

12) Collection of SIGNED books by Author Russ Cohen

13) Collection of SIGNED books by Authors Matthew Blittner and Russ Cohen

14) Collection of SIGNED books by Author Matthew Blittner


Sponsor Information


The Brooklyn Memorial Cup For Alzheimer’s has named BizFund as its presenting sponsor for the third straight year.


BizFund provides short-term – three-to-12-month – funds for a range of operational needs. Typically, their clients choose to finance temporary dips in cash flow, invest in new equipment, or make time-sensitive inventory purchases. They provide funding for small and medium businesses nationwide with at least six months of operating history and a minimum of $10,000 in revenue per month in all industries. A simple online application and four months of bank statements can get you an offer in as little as four hours.


To check out more information about the sponsor, please go to https://bizfund.com/ or check them out on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/BizFundLlc/, https://twitter.com/bizfundllc/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-era-lending/ 


Streaming Information


Red Vyking Gaming is returning as the streaming partner for The Brooklyn Memorial Cup For Alzheimer’s for the sixth consecutive summer. Their Facebook and Twitch pages will carry the game’s broadcast.


For those of you who cannot make it to the park in-person, you will be able to watch/listen to the stream online. This year, we are pleased to welcome back Broadcasters Ben Smith (Manhattanville College) and Will Jing (Fordham University). We are also pleased to welcome back Statistician Stuart Honig and Broadcast Technician/PA Announcer Caitlyn Wlasiuk, as well as introduce new DJ Jack Spadaro.


Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRedVykingGaming) 

Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/eriktheredttv) 

Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedVykingGaming) 

Instagram (@red_vyking_gaming)


Rosters


BK Americans Players


#5 Matthew Blittner (Sportsology.com)

#9 Michael Obernauer (Formerly NY Daily News) (Co-Captain)

#14 Nick Cahill (MSG Networks)

#17 Adam Hamway (NJ Devils PA Announcer)

#22 Erik Wlasiuk

#23 Christian Singleton (NJ Devils Team Videographer)

#24 Daniel Amoia (NJ Hockey Now)

#29 Rob Taub (NewsNation)

#31 James Lipscomb (NJ Devils Hockey Operations)

#37 Sam Sandler (Formerly The Fischler Report)

#41 Russ Cohen (SiriusXM/Sportsology.com) (Co-Captain)

#48 Rob Aitken Jr. (Bergen Record)

#54 Christian Red (Formerly NY Daily News)

#56 Andrew Gross (Newsday)

#76 Rob Del Muro (News12 LI)


BK Americans Coaches


#15 Bobby Mills (MSG Networks)


BK Nationals Players


#10 Tara Blittner-Cox

#13 Shawn Kontorov

#16 Danielle Mollo

#19 Seth Blittner (Co-Captain)

#25 Jason Russo

#26 Joseph Ruggiero

#27 Kyle Zigman

#32 Joe Curto

#34 Louis Chamberlain

#36 Rob DeVita (Co-Captain)

#40 Jacob Blittner-Cox

#55 Daniel Randell

#69 Daniel Greene

#99 Jake Tawil


BK Nationals Player-Coach


#31 Anthony Ruggiero


BK Nationals Bench Coach


#12 Peter Koutros


Staff


Perry Barber (Home Plate Umpire/Crew Chief)

Chris Moran (1st Base Umpire)

Mandi Blittner (Executive Director)

Ben Smith (Play-By-Play Broadcaster)

Will Jing (Color Analyst)

Stuart Honig (Statistician) 

Caitlyn Wlasiuk (Broadcast Technical Operator/Public Address Announcer)

Jack Spadaro (DJ)

Danielle Huebner (Photographer)


Honored Guests


2026 David Gross Advocacy Award Recipients: Julie Stewart-Binks and Jason Wedge 


Previous Award Winners


Morton Blittner Game MVP


2025 Shawn Kontorov (BK Nationals, No. 13)

2024 Brandon Dittmar (BK Americans, No. 44)

2023 Erik Wlasiuk (BK Americans, No. 22)

2022 Rob DeVita (BK Nationals, No. 36)

2021 Jordan Sternhell (BK Nationals, No. 21)

2020 Shawn Kontorov (BK Nationals, No. 13)

2019 Jake Tawil (BK Nationals, No. 99)


David Gross Advocacy Award


2025 Kim Battaglia (Former Wife of late NY Mets SS Buddy Harrelson, No. 3)

2024 Shannon Hogan (MSG Networks Islanders TV Host, No. 8)

2023 Mark Oster (Alzheimer’s Association NYC Chapter, No. 6)

2022 Jon Ledecky (Co-Owner NY Islanders, No. 1)


Zella Klein Defensive Player of The Game


2025 Kyle Zigman (BK Nationals, No. 27)

2024 Rob Del Muro (BK Americans, No. 76)

2023 Stefen Rosner (BK Americans, No. 11)

2022 Jake Tawil (BK Nationals, No. 99)


Captains who have lifted The Lenny DiCristino Memorial Cup


2025: Rob DeVita (BK Nationals, No. 36) and Seth Blittner (BK Nationals, No. 19)

2024: Russ Cohen (BK Americans, No. 41) and Michael Obernauer (BK Americans, No. 9)

2023: Russ Cohen (BK Americans, No. 41) and Michael Obernauer (BK Americans, No. 9)

2022: Rob DeVita (BK Nationals, No. 36)

2021: Rob DeVita (BK Nationals, No. 36)

2020: Doug Vitulli (BK Nationals, No. 27)

2019: Doug Vitulli (BK Nationals, No. 27)


Yearly Totals Raised


2025: $13,794.00

2024: $13,393.00

2023: $11,405.00

2022: $7,000.00

2021: $3,457.00

2020: $1,355.00

2019: $2,347.00


Lifetime Total Raised


$52,751.00


Yearly Scores


2025: BK Nationals 26, BK Americans 4

2024: BK Americans 14, BK Nationals 4

2023: BK Americans 12, BK Nationals 9

2022: BK Nationals 10, BK Americans 3

2021: BK Nationals 17, BK Americans 6

2020: BK Nationals 12, BK Americans 2

2019: BK Nationals 19, BK Americans 1


Game Social Media Pages


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BKMEMORIALCUP/

Twitter: @BKMemorialCup

Instagram: @BKMemorialCup

Event Members