Former Major League Baseball player Carlos Beltrán, third from right, founder of the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy, stands with Coral Cummings, third from left, director of government relations and public affairs for Walmart Puerto Rico, and academy players.

Walmart Puerto Rico has begun a monthlong fundraising campaign in its 18 stores to support the Fundación Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy, inviting customers to donate spare change at checkout through March 31.

Proceeds will benefit students in grades nine through 12 at the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy in Florida, Puerto Rico, a bilingual school that combines academic coursework with baseball training. The funds will be used for educational and athletic programs, as well as other student development efforts.

The academy says its mission is to help young athletes “reach their full potential both on and off the field,” preparing them for college and, in some cases, professional baseball careers. It promotes discipline, leadership and commitment as part of its model. 

The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has graduated hundreds of students, including several selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

“At Walmart, we believe that supporting youth development through sports and education is essential to building stronger communities,” said Coral Cummings, director of government relations and public affairs for Walmart Puerto Rico.

She added that the campaign “reaffirms our social commitment and our conviction that every young person deserves the opportunity to develop their talents and achieve their dreams.”

Carlos Beltrán, the academy’s founder and a former Major League Baseball player, said: “Every contribution helps us provide more opportunities to talented young people who dream of a bright future, both in baseball and in life.”

Walmart said the effort is part of its broader activities this year focused on youth programs and physical activity in Puerto Rico.

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