Mariners Wives Charities

On June 11, Mariners Care and 97.3 KIRO FM hosted Fight Hunger Night, an annual food drive to benefit Northwest Harvest. The Mariner Wives helped support Northwest Harvest by collecting monetary donations from fans prior to the game. Thanks to all participating fans, over $3,000 was raised for Northwest Harvest, which will provide over 13,600 meals to neighbors in need.

In 2017, the Mariners Wives worked with Cancer Pathways, an organization that offers programs of education and support for men, women, teens and children living with cancer along with their families and friends. On June 27, a group of the Mariner Wives participated in Camp Sparkle, a week-long day camp for children touched by cancer. The Mariners Wives provided and packed over fifty sack lunches for the campers at Camp Sparkle. Additionally, the Mariners Wives led an art therapy activity where participants were encouraged to make a decoupage poster of their "happy place" to help them cope during difficult times.

On July 7, the Mariners Wives sold Mystery Bags containing a baseball autographed by one of the 2017 Seattle Mariners. Thanks to all participating fans, $20,700 was raised for Mariners Care.

On August 11, the Mariners Wives auctioned off their husband's "Favorite Things Baskets" to benefit Mariners Care. Baskets included autographed memorabilia, snacks, movies, and other items that helped fans better understand the players' unique personalities. Thanks to all participating fans, $21,665 was raised for Mariners Care.

The Mariners Wives volunteered in the Seattle Children's Playroom multiple times during the 2017 season and facilitated art therapy projects for children undergoing medical treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital. The Mariners Wives helped children in the Playroom decorate and accessorize Mariner t-shirts and baseball caps.

On September 15, the Mariners Wives sponsored makeovers at Gene Juarez Salon for ten mothers of children battling cancer. Following their makeovers, the mothers attended CELLEBRATION, an event benefitting for Strong Against Cancer. A group of the Marines Wives attended CELLEBRATION, and had the opportunity to spend the evening with the mothers whom they sponsored.