The Do It Stevie’s Way 219 foundation is honored to receive the 2023 Henry Hyde Award from the American Catholic Press. This recognition is a testament to the enduring impact of Stevie’s legacy, which resonates profoundly within our communities, thanks to the unwavering commitment and vision of Karen and Mark. Without the support of dedicated family and friends this would not be possible. Please help us continue our journey by always Doing it Stevie’s Way!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever 2024 DISW Golf Outing! We are beyond grateful for your support, participation, and generous donations, which made the event such a success. Whether you played, donated, or cheered us on, your contributions helped keep Stevie’s legacy alive.
We truly appreciate everyone who came together to honor Do It Stevie’s Way. Your involvement made this event unforgettable—thank you!
Congratulations to the following winners of the DISW tournament awards! May you continue to walk through life doing it Stevie’s way.
At the conclusion of the 2024 Steven Bajenski High School Memorial Baseball tournament, we would like to offer congratulations to Lockport Township High School. The Porters successfully brought home the championship for the 2nd time in the last 3 years! All of our thanks go out to Family, Friends and volunteers for their efforts in making this a successful event. The ultimate goal is to keep Stevie’s legacy alive, encourage these young athletes to Do It Stevie’s Way.
Bracket updated as of 5/19
Special congrats to Do It Stevie’s Way Scholarship winner, Ryan Seddon of St. Laurence High School. We see great things for you in your future! Congratulations!
This year Matthew Baker Inc and the Baker family bestowed the Jaqueline Baker Memorial Award upon the “Do It Stevie’s Way 219 Foundation.” We are extremely grateful, honored & humbled to receive this prestigious award.
The 2023 Thanksgiving for Stevie was hosted at Cork & Kerry’s on Friday, November 24th. It was a heartwarming gathering filled with gratitude and fond memories. Friends and family got together and enjoyed food and drinks provided by Joey’s Red Hots and Calogero’s. The event was truly special, not only embracing the Thanksgiving spirit but also paid a heartfelt tribute to Stevie’s enduring legacy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us for this meaningful gathering.
The 15th Opening Ceremony for the Steven Bajenski High School Memorial Tournament was a great start to what will be an amazing year. Thank you to our guest speaker and former 12 year major leaguer, Scott Spiezio. We look forward to all the players and their families playing!
The 2023 All-Star Skills Competition and Home Run Derby happened on Tuesday, July 11th, at Ozinga FIeld in Crestwood, Illinois. Thank you to everyone who came out or helped us sell tickets!
This event was part of the Frontier League’s 2023 All-Star Game July 10-12th, hosted by the Windy City Thunderbolts. Four teams competed in five events, each represented by a local charity. The Do It Stevie’s Way 219 Foundation team included two former Stevie Tournament Award winners, Chase Dawson and Jarrod Watkins.
Congratulations to the following DISW tournament award winners! May you continue to walk through life Doing it Stevie’s way.
Austin Mallee
Max Pavlov
Jake Moerman
Luke Stulga
Logan Tomlinson
Quinn Duffy
Cole VanAssen
Jack Barry
Victor Zaragosa
Dylan Bowen
Jacob Smevoll
Moises Vazquez
Ryder Johnson
Dylan Swanstrom
Troy Stukenburg
Gavin Gomez
We are honored to announce that Mark and Karen Bajenski were given the Mt. Carmel High School Humanitarian award. We would like to give a special thank you to all of the volunteers who continue to give their time and commitment, making the DISW 219 foundation the organization it is today! The best example of always doing it Stevie’s Way!
