Texas Ranger pitcher Vicente Padilla rides to El Centro’s rescue with a $25,000 gift - Kitsap County

“On a day when Texas Ranger pitcher Vicente Padilla pitched six shutout innings, what he did off the field Tuesday will be remembered in Bremerton far more than what he did on the mound in Detroit.

Padilla’s $25,000 gift to El Centro de La Familia, which provides education on health services, nutrition and infant care to local Hispanic families, was announced at the Kitsap County Board of Health meeting by El Centro volunteer Martitha May.

“The El Centro program does wonderful things for families in Bremerton and surrounding areas,” Padilla said. “I hope that the donation helps El Centro continue to positively impact and support those in need.””

Stumble it! | |