While many people expect to slow down in their senior years, 85-year-old Allen Brougham is doing just the opposite — kicking off his 20th season as a youth baseball umpire in Sykesville.
A resident of Acts Fairhaven, Allen has spent two decades calling games across Carroll County, MD. Though much of his time today is dedicated to training and mentoring young umpires, he still steps behind the plate whenever he can, bringing steady experience and a deep love of the game to every field.
Allen began his journey in 2007 after learning about the program through Acts Fairhaven. What started as a new opportunity quickly became a lasting passion that continues to shape his days and connect him with others.
At all our Acts communities, stories like Allen’s happen often. Whether it’s continuing a lifelong passion, giving back through mentorship, or discovering something entirely new, we believe this chapter of life should be filled with purpose, connection, and joy, and we strive to provide those opportunities every single day.
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