Hillgrove student-athletes in Hawks gear serving from chafing dishes along the breakfast line as guests hold out plates.

Fundraising event

Pancake Breakfast

Next date to be announced

The first Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in sixteen years — and the turnout exceeded every expectation.

A community morning at Hillgrove — 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM — that funds Baseball and Softball together. Replaced the retired Boston Butts Fundraiser, which had not run in 16 years.

Most recent breakfast — January 17

A record-setting morning.

What began as a simple idea to replace the Boston Butts fundraiser became a full-scale community event that brought together baseball, softball and Hillgrove families.

Guests served: ≈ 537
Day-of volunteers: 16; Beyond the planning committee

A pancake-eating contest with elementary, middle and high school age groups
Guided tours of the baseball and softball facilities led by Head Coaches David Richardson and Laura Voyles
A full breakfast served by student-athletes, parents and volunteers

On the morning

Breakfast — Two pancakes, two pieces of bacon, fruit, and coffee or juice — served by student-athletes, parents and volunteers.

Built by volunteers

The people behind the pancakes.

The event was powered by a committee led by Alison Paolino, with sixteen more volunteers arriving the morning of the event ready to help.

Brittany Osborne
Katie Harms
Jen Martel
Teresa Gohlke
Tracy Black
Tiffany Honore
Christiana Coffing
Katie Moore

Event photography by Katie Johnson and Lauren Train.

Next breakfast

Help make next year even bigger.

The last breakfast was a successful Hillgrove community event supporting Baseball and Softball, serving about 537 guests. The next one will be posted here once the club confirms a date.

No date is confirmed yet

The next Pancake Breakfast will be announced here. In the meantime, join the volunteer list and select Pancake Breakfast to help make it happen.

Volunteer for the breakfast See all ways to support

Three Dugout Club volunteers at the check-in table beneath a hand-painted "Welcome Pancake Breakfast" banner.

Three Hillgrove softball players in uniform holding plates of bacon at the breakfast.

Two supporters in Hillgrove Baseball shirts and caps seated together at a table in the crowded cafeteria.

Thank you