DAVID WRIGHT FOUNDATION NEWS
June 10, 2009:
Wright's Foundation to host 'Vegas Night'
The David Wright Foundation's fourth annual Las Vegas Night will be held on June 25, at the scenic South Street Seaport in downtown Manhattan. So get decked out in your best gaming outfit, put on your poker face and pull a chair up to the table for a good cause. January 22, 2009: Wright visits kids at Children's Hospital David Wright visited kids at the Schneider Children's Hospital on Thurdsday. The Mets' third baseman refused to get into a verbal war with the Phillies and said he'd welcome a motivated Manny Ramirez to the club. January 6, 2009: Wright swings big for children The David Wright Foundation undertook multiple community-oriented projects once again this past fall, with the three-time All-Star third baseman at its helm. November 12, 2008: Business and pleasure at Wright's gala At David Wright's annual "Do the Wright Thing" gala in New York City, everyone had a blast for the sake of charity, and the Mets third baseman mused on his team's offseason pursuit of a closer. September 2, 2008: Wright honored to be Clemente nominee David Wright is, for a laundry list of good reasons, the Mets' nominee for this year's Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. And it is a nomination that Wright does not take lightly. September 10, 2007: DWF scores strike with bowling event The David Wright Foundation held its second annual Kids' Event on Sept. 6, 2007, at 300 New York at Chelsea Piers. May 16, 2007: Wright, Mets launch 5 Star*Kids The David Wright Foundation and the Mets Foundation have launched the 5 Star*Kids program to provide tickets to youth-serving organizations. February 1, 2007: Hickey Freeman hits home run for DWF Hickey Freeman hosted a "Dress Like David" event at their 5th Avenue store to benefit the David Wright Foundation. January 27, 2007: Wright goes to bat for hospital David Wright was among many New York Mets players who participated in a fantasy baseball clinic at Chelsea Piers. October 10, 2006: DWF helping fight vs. multiple sclerosis The David Wright Foundation has donated $10,800 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Long Island Chapter. August 22, 2006: Inaugural Kid's Event a great success The DWF held its inaugural event for the benefit of kids from the PBA 9/11 Widows and Children's Fund and Variety the Children's Charity. April 1, 2006: Wright provides solid foundation David Wright is perhaps the youngest player in club history to start a foundation. |