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SENIOR SMILES FITNESS FAIR

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation (AMF) partnered with City Parks Foundation to host a Seniors Fitness Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

The Seniors Fitness Fair offered local older adults a full morning of engaging in healthy activities including tennis, yoga, fitness walking and tai-chi alongside Mr. Met. These activities encourage seniors to get moving, stay active, and add healthy movement to their routine.

As part of AMF’s Senior Smiles program, all participants received AMF-branded mugs and Citi Field puzzles.

SCIENCE SERIES, PRESENTED BY MODERNA

The Science Series program, presented by Moderna, is the second initiative under the Foundation’s STEM platform. Designed to provide science curriculum to schools that is connected to the everyday operations of Citi Field, this program provides schools with a unique, hands-on science educational content.

To kick off the 2024 series, participating students experienced an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Citi Field's ballpark operations, directly connecting to the curriculum they will study. Students visited the weather room, floral shop, compost/recycling area, and other unique locations.

More than 1,400 sixth graders from four middle schools in Queens will take part in the 2024 program. Each student will receive a Science Series t-shirt, a curriculum workbook, and tickets to a 2025 Mets game upon completing the program.

AMAZIN’ METS FOUNDATION 50/50 RAFFLE

Launched on Opening Day 2024, the Amazin' Mets Foundation's (AMF) first-ever 50/50 Raffle program offered Mets fans the opportunity to win big while supporting various community-based organizations and programs. At every Mets home game, one lucky winner took home half the net proceeds, with the other half benefiting local nonprofits and community initiatives in Queens and surrounding areas.

This season, the Foundation raised over $770,000, an amount that will be generously matched by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

AMF extends its heartfelt thanks to all the fans who supported the inaugural 50/50 Raffle program, which saw record-breaking jackpots during the Mets' 2024 postseason run.

For more information, fans can visit: Mets.com/5050.

FUN AT BAT

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is excited to team up with USA Baseball to expand the “Fun At Bat” program to schools across the Tri-State area, and we want your school to join!

Fun At Bat is a free program designed for K-5 students, offering a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baseball while also focusing on character development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This program is easy to implement and provides educators with all the resources they need, including lesson plans, equipment, and training.

By the end of 2024, over 150,000 students will have been impacted by the program.

Help us inspire the next generation of baseball players!

Upcoming

METSGIVING FOOD DRIVE ON NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Join the New York Mets and the Amazin' Mets Foundation in striking out food insecurity this holiday season. Visit the Mets Team Store at Citi Field on Tuesday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the annual MetsGiving Food Drive, benefiting Food Bank For New York City.

Fans who donate 10 or more non-perishable food items will receive a voucher for two free tickets to select 2025 Mets home games.

Parking will be available in Lots B & D. To access, fans will drive through Gate 8 at Shea Road and Boat Basin Place.

For more information, fans can visit: Mets.com/FoodDrive.

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