Cleveland Indians and HOMAGE partner on Carlos 'Cookie' Carrasco T-shirt to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children's

Cleveland, OH— The Cleveland Indians and HOMAGE today announced an ‘I Stand For Cookie’ t-shirt that will be sold in Progressive Field Team Shops and HOMAGE stores to show support for Carlos Carrasco during his fight with chronic myeloid leukemia and raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

The shirt design was inspired by the touching Stand Up To Cancer moment during the 5th inning of the 2019 Midsummer Classic when Carrasco was surrounded by teammates Brad Hand, Shane Bieber, Carlos Santana, Francisco Lindor and Manager Terry Francona, with signs that read ‘I Stand Up For Cookie.’

A percentage of all proceeds from the t-shirt sales will be donated to Cleveland Clinic Children’s for pediatric cancer research. The shirts will be available for purchase starting Saturday, July 20, at Progressive Field Team Shops (limited number available) and HOMAGE stores in Crocker Park and Pinecrest (also online at www.homage.com).

Carrasco was evaluated earlier this season (June 2) at Cleveland Clinic as a follow-up to abnormalities in his Spring Training blood work. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a treatable form of leukemia, and has since been cleared to resume strength and conditioning workouts and throwing activity to tolerance.

During his time on the Injured List, Carrasco has continued to be extremely involved in the community, visiting children at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and sharing his experience.

HOMAGE is an Ohio-based apparel retailer that specializes in vintage-inspired designs, including officially licensed MLB® merchandise.

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