BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sophomore outfielder Bristol Carter has been named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC names a Community Service Team for each of its 22 league-sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service efforts.
Embracing Auburn’s mantra of ‘Make a Difference’ on and off the field, Carter has spearheaded a fundraising campaign benefitting the patients of Children’s of Alabama for the entirety of the 2025 season. In partnership with senior pitcher John Armstrong and with the support of other members of the team, Carter has led the efforts in establishing the Hits & Sits campaign through the BC5 Foundation. Supporters have been able to sponsor a game at their desired level of contribution and donate to the cause per hit and/or strikeout.
Carter has also scheduled the group’s appearance at a couple of events such as a visit to Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham in March and an appearance at the Alabama vs. Mississippi state representative softball game in April. The event helped fundraise for Children’s and allowed the group the opportunity to meet and visit with the family of a patient. Additionally, he worked with local businesses and set up a benefit night at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Auburn in May.
All-in-all, Carter and teammates have helped raise approximately $5,000 benefitting Children’s of Alabama throughout the season and plan to continue their efforts into next year.