Hunter Courson was a two-time collegiate league All-Star who James coached on the Monmouth Monarchs in the Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL). They shared a passion for baseball that … Continue reading Hunter Courson Brings the Spirit of Play for James to Pro Baseball
Run for James Heads Back to the Track Seeking Win #2
Fresh from his first victory, Run for James is set to go in just his third career start this Saturday, July 1 at Parx Racing & Casino in Pennsylvania. He’ll … Continue reading Run for James Heads Back to the Track Seeking Win #2
Run for James Will Be Racing on June 5 – Wish Him Luck!
It’s his second lifetime start, and hopefully it will be a good one! Purse: $ 46,000. For Maidens, Three Years Old. Weight, 121 Lbs. One Mile And Seventy Yards.
Run for James “Shows” Us the Money in His First Race
Run for James finished a very respectable third place in his first start at Philly’s Parx Racetrack on May 15. Despite being bumped at the start of the race and … Continue reading Run for James “Shows” Us the Money in His First Race
WE’RE OFF TO THE RACES!

The big day is just around the corner for Run for James as the Play for James Foundation’s 3-year-old “champion in waiting” will soon be on the track in actual … Continue reading WE’RE OFF TO THE RACES!
The Big Day at the “Big A” Gets Closer for Run for James
Our last report had our favorite thoroughbred, Run for James, arriving at New York’s Aqueduct Racetrack and prepping for his first start at the legendary park in a few weeks. … Continue reading The Big Day at the “Big A” Gets Closer for Run for James
College Baseball with a Heart

(Photo caption) Shown from left to right: Noah Rizio, Christian Estevez, Tyler Pavone, Luis Hidalgo, Matt Meleo, Joe Santigate, Joe Iacobellis and Jake Voss. With the summer baseball season just around … Continue reading College Baseball with a Heart
Run for James: A Guaranteed Winner… with Your Help

Several months ago we told you about Run for James, a then 2-year-old thoroughbred owned by two of our Directors, Alan Furst and Michael Harrison. As Alan and Michael admitted … Continue reading Run for James: A Guaranteed Winner… with Your Help
Play for James Foundation Names New Directors
The Play for James Foundation has named nine new members to its Board of Directors. The group includes: Mr. David Boccia Mr. William Castner Dr. Alan Furst, MD Mr. Michael … Continue reading Play for James Foundation Names New Directors
Hoop dreams meet today’s realities
The James P. Koehler Memorial Scholarship at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey was the very first charitable outreach undertaken by the Play for James Foundation. The … Continue reading Hoop dreams meet today’s realities