On Tuesday, June 6, the Atlanta Braves will celebrate Lou Gehrig Day to increase awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), elevate inspirational stories of hope, and raise funds for the Team Hilliard Foundation, founded by Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard and his family.
Join us pregame for a special on-field ceremony honoring Sam’s recognition as a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given annually by Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity to a Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the giving character of Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig. As part of the ceremony, Team Hilliard Foundation and Phi Delta Theta will be presenting a scholarship to an individual impacted by ALS.
John Driskell Hopkins, a member of the Zac Brown Band and founder of Hop on a Cure, will start the day’s game with “Play Ball!” and will perform “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch.
Proceeds from the Atlanta Braves Foundation 50/50 Raffle presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos on Lou Gehrig Day will benefit the Team Hilliard Foundation. 50/50 Raffle tickets are available to purchase anywhere inside Truist Park or on The Battery Atlanta property from a 50/50 Raffle seller or online at braves.com/5050.