CANCER SUPPORT

As a way to help raise funds for local breast cancer support organization, A Glimmer of Hope, the Pirates and Pirates Charities hosted the 13th annual Pitch for Hope Women's Baseball Clinic on Sunday, May 12 for more than 200 participants at PNC Park. Clinic participants rotated through stations on the field and received instruction from Pirates players and coaching staff including Manager Derek Shelton, Third Base Coach Mike Rabelo, and Pitchers Quinn Priester and Josh Fleming. Following the clinic, participants enjoyed a special Mother's Day brunch at the ballpark where they spent quality time bonding and supporting those among the group who have been impacted by breast cancer. Participants also participated in a special pregame moment on the field at PNC Park as part of the Pirates Breast Cancer Support game programming, before staying to enjoy the Pirates vs. Cubs matchup. All proceeds from the event benefit A Glimmer of Hope and the critically important work that they do in our community to fight against breast cancer.

The Pirates and Pirates Charities were honored partner with Lending Hearts to host over 40 kids and their families at PNC Park for a baseball clinic on the morning of June 18. Pediatric cancer patients and their siblings had the opportunity to work on their baseball skills and make lifetime memories while rotating through stations on the field and receiving instruction from Pirates closer, David Bednar. Pirates Charities has a history of supporting Lending Hearts, a local pediatric cancer support organization, and is proud to be able to provide this opportunity for the patients they serve.