BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas–Aggieland Credit Union said it is throwing its support behind the RB Eye Foundation, a local charity founded by Texas A&M Head Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle.
The credit union has been named the corporate sponsor of the foundation’s 2024 season.
The RB Eye Foundation raises money to support research organizations involved in finding treatments and a cure for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), the most common genetic cause of childhood blindness. The foundation also provides support to the Texas A&M Aggie Service Dog and Guide Dog program, which trains dogs to help individuals such as visually impaired children.
Together, Aggieland Credit Union and the RB Eye Foundation said they are launching the RBI (runs batted in) fundraising campaign to generate money for the charity. To participate, pledges are made based on the number of RBIs the Aggies achieve for the 2024 baseball season. Pledges can be as little as 25 cents per run and will be calculated by the total number of runs during the 55 scheduled games this year.
Based on the team’s three-year average of 420 RBIs, a pledge of 25 cents would raise $105 for the RB Eye Foundation.
Participants receive automatic updates of their pledged contribution each month so they can monitor how well the Aggies are performing. The final total determines the individual’s contribution.
“Aggieland Credit Union’s support of the RB Eye Foundation is in the Aggie spirit of helping others,” said Schlossnagle. “Through this campaign we will be able to raise funds to be used to make a real difference in the lives of children who have experienced significant vision issues.”
Aggieland Credit Union and its parent Greater Texas Credit Union will promote the RBI campaign to more than 80,000 members and the community of loyal Aggie fans.
Below, Texas A&M Head Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle (left) meets with Howard Baker, CEO of Aggieland Credit Union.