Friday, Sept. 2, was Childhood Cancer Awareness Day across Major League Baseball, and as one of the 15 teams hosting a game that day, the Reds were active participants in raising awareness for the important cause. Pitcher Lucas Sims and catcher Tyler Stephenson visited Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Seacrest Studios.

A time-honored, meaningful tradition continued when All-Star Game action stopped after the fifth inning for a poignant moment spotlighting the fight against cancer. Representatives of MLB, Stand Up to Cancer, Mastercard and FOX as well as all players, coaches, managers, umpires and fans stood together in a unifying effort to honor those afflicted with the disease.

Major League Baseball and The James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus announced a new partnership to educate fans across the United States on cancer awareness, prevention, detection and treatment. The campaign will span numerous platforms to help spread awareness about cancer research and also the care delivered at The James.