CANCER SUPPORT
The Pirates and Pirates Charities are proud to support individuals affected by various types of cancer and organizations working to support them throughout the year.
On September 6, we are honored to host patients, healthcare professionals, volunteers, organizations, and all who have been impacted by cancer for our Cancer Support Game. Join us as we stand for those who need our support.
Join us as we team up with Love Your Melon to help battle cancer during the Nationals vs Pirates game on Friday, September 6. This ticket package includes an exclusive, Love Your Melon Pittsburgh Pirates beanie. In addition, and in honor of September being Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of each ticket purchased will go back to Lending Hearts, a local pediatric cancer nonprofit supporting families throughout our region.
Love Your Melon is a mission-driven lifestyle company specializing in apparel and accessories for the entire family. For every purchase, they give 50% of net profit to nonprofit organizations leading the fight against pediatric cancer through research, therapeutic experiences and family support.
**Beanies are Limited to the first 250 tickets purchased**
For questions or groups of 10 or more:
Please contact Maggie Koroly at [email protected] or via phone at 412-325-4766 or Amber Sondereker at [email protected] or via phone at 412-325-4497
LENDING HEARTS
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.
PITCH FOR HOPE
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.