Homestand Highlights

Homestand features 50/50 Raffle, Junior Giants Glove Drive, Play Ball Weekend, Until There's a Cure Night and Bruce Lee Tribute Night

May 19th, 2016

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTED BY 50/50 RAFFLE, JUNIOR GIANTS GLOVE DRIVE, PLAY BALL WEEKEND, UNTIL THERE'S A CURE® NIGHT AND BRUCE LEE TRIBUTE NIGHT
FRI., MAY 20 | 7:15 P.M. | CHICAGO CUBS                
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, NBC-BAY AREA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Petaluma Unified School District
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: James "Iron Cowboy" Lawrence
50/50 RAFFLE - presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund's 50/50 Raffle presented by HERO officially launches this homestand at AT&T Park. One lucky fan will win half of the game's total jackpot and the other half will benefit the Giants Community Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the 50/50 Team Members throughout the ballpark or visit the raffle kiosk on the Promenade Level. For more information, visit www.sfgiants.com/5050raffle.
SPECIAL EVENT - ORANGE FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR - presented by Lagunitas Brewing Company: The Giants will host the first in a series of Orange Friday Happy Hour events in Seals Plaza from 5:00-7:00PM. With this special event ticket, fans will have access to the pregame party that includes live music and entertainment by Foreverland, the Electrifying 14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson and a complimentary beverage (beer or soda). Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds from each special event ticket sold will benefit local non-profit organizations. *Fans must have a special event ticket to attend this event.
COMMUNITY PARTNER - PLAY BALL WEEKEND: Junior Giants and kids of all ages will be taking over AT&T Park to celebrate youth participation in baseball and softball. This league-wide effort by MLB will kick off at Monroe Elementary School on Friday at 1:00 PM, where Lou Seal and Giants Alums, Jeremy Affeldt and Noah Lowry, will play a pickup game with students and distribute whiffle balls and bats. In total, 10,000 whiffle balls and bats will distributed at the AT&T Park gates and 13 local elementary schools.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES: Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has provided essential services to homeless San Franciscans since 1982. ECS utilizes a holistic approach that addresses the multiple causes leading to homelessness.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Giants Community Fund will have "Mystery Grab Bags" available for purchase. Each bag includes one premium item, such as an autographed ball or bobblehead, and several smaller promotional items. Bags will be sold pregame or until they sell out.
SAT., MAY 21 | 4:15 P.M. | CHICAGO CUBS                
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, FOX
NATIONAL ANTHEM: MLB Youth League
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Coca-Cola
GIVEAWAY - PLAY BALL WEEKEND - 1st 5,000 fans 14 & under will receive a plastic bat and ball.
50/50 RAFFLE - presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund's 50/50 Raffle presented by HERO officially launches this homestand at AT&T Park. One lucky fan will win half of the game's total jackpot and the other half will benefit the Giants Community Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the 50/50 Team Members throughout the ballpark or visit the raffle kiosk on the Promenade Level. For more information, visit www.sfgiants.com/5050raffle
COMMUNITY PARTNER - PLAY BALL WEEKEND: Kids of all ages will be taking over AT&T Park to engage young baseball fans and celebrate the continued support of youth participation in baseball and softball.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - JUNIOR GIANTS GLOVE DRIVE: The annual Junior Giants Glove Drive presented by Bank of America will take place during the game on Saturday. Over 15,000 kids who play Junior Giants baseball do not own their own glove. Fans can donate a new or gently used baseball glove or make a $10 donation and will receive a Brandon Crawford pin for their support.Fans can also donate money online at jrgiants.org.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - JUNIOR GIANTS GLOVE DRIVE: Representatives from the Junior Giants will be in the Community Clubhouse during the game, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, and at all AT&T Park gate entrances before the game, to collect gloves and monetary donations for the Junior Giants Glove Drive.
SUN., MAY 22 | 5:05 P.M. | CHICAGO CUBS               
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, ESPN
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Ella and Cass - Representatives from MLB Youth League
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Toyota
GIVEAWAY - BUSTER POSEY KIDS HAMPER- presented by Toyota - 1st 7,500 fans 14 & under
50/50 RAFFLE - presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund's 50/50 Raffle presented by HERO officially launches this homestand at AT&T Park. One lucky fan will win half of the game's total jackpot and the other half will benefit the Giants Community Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the 50/50 Team Members throughout the ballpark or visit the raffle kiosk on the Promenade Level. For more information, visit www.sfgiants.com/5050raffle
COMMUNITY PARTNER - PLAY BALL WEEKEND: Kids of all ages will be taking over AT&T Park to engage young baseball fans and celebrate the continued support of youth participation in baseball and softball.
SPECIAL EVENT - LITTLE LEAGUE DAY: In celebration of Play Ball Weekend, over 5,500 Little League players from around the Bay Area will be at AT&T Park for a Giants Q&A session followed by a parade on the field. *Fans must have a special event ticket to participate.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION: The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation works to cure crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION: Representatives from Crohn's & Colitis Foundation will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open until the 5th inning.
KIDS RUN THE BASES - Presented by See's Candies: Kids 14 & under are invited to run the bases following Sunday's game. Participants must exit the ballpark after the game and re-enter at the right field viewing portal from the Port Walk. After kids have finished running the bases, they will be directed out of the ballpark by event staff behind home plate.
MON., MAY 23 | 7:15 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES           
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, CSN-BA, MLBN
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Addison Elementary School
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by KNTV
SPECIAL EVENT - FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT: In partnership with Filipina Women's Network, Filipino American Arts Exposition, Manilatown Heritage Foundation, and 600 Hands, the Giants will host Filipino Heritage Night where this special event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Filipino Heritage Sections, as well as a limited-edition Filipino/Giants snapback cap. Cultural entertainment will take place on-field prior to the start of the game. Partial ticket proceeds will benefit local Filipino-based charities. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item.
COMMUNITY PARTNER - UNTIL THERE'S A CURE® NIGHT - presented by Gilead: The Giants and Until There's A Cure® Foundation are teaming up to present "Until There's A Cure® Night", raising awareness of prevention education, care and services, in an effort to help find a cure for HIV/AIDS. A portion of ticket proceeds will go directly back to the Until There's A Cure® Foundation.  
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - UNTIL THERE'S A CURE®: presented by the Giants Community Fund and Gilead Sciences: Monday will mark the 23rd annual Until There's A Cure® Night at AT&T Park. The Giants are committed to finding a cure for HIV/AIDS and will be working with Gilead Sciences and the Until There's A Cure® Foundation to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - UNTIL THERE'S A CURE®: Representatives from Until There's A Cure® will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, on the Club Level at Section 217, and on the View Level at Section 317. These representatives will be selling UTAC t-shirts and bracelets, and raffle tickets to win Giants and UTAC prizes.
TUES., MAY 24 | 7:15 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES           
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, CSN-BA, ESPN
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Representative from the Bruce Lee Foundation
50/50 RAFFLE - presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund's 50/50 Raffle presented by HERO officially launches this homestand at AT&T Park. One lucky fan will win half of the game's total jackpot and the other half will benefit the Giants Community Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the 50/50 Team Members throughout the ballpark or visit the raffle kiosk on the Promenade Level. For more information, visit www.sfgiants.com/5050raffle
SPECIAL EVENT - BRUCE LEE TRIBUTE NIGHT: Fans can celebrate the iconic martial artist and San Francisco native, Bruce Lee through Bruce Lee Tribute Night at AT&T Park. With this special event game ticket, fans will receive a Bruce Lee/Giants t-shirt. A portion of proceeds from special event ticket sales will benefit the Bruce Lee Foundation *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item.
PRE-GAME PROMOTION - SAY HEY TUESDAY PRESENTED BY COMCAST SPORTSNET BAY AREA: CSN Bay Area will host Sports Talk Live, Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live from Willie Mays Plaza. Fans are invited to come out early and watch their favorite sports analysts. The first 500 fans who come to Willie Mays Plaza and get in line at the CSN tent will receive a beach towel.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - JEFFERSON AWARDS STUDENTS IN ACTION: The Giants have teamed up with The Jefferson Awards to recognize high school students making a difference in their community. A homeplate ceremony with Hunter Strickland, the student, and their advisor will take place before the game.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Giants Community Fund will have "Mystery Grab Bags" available for purchase. Each bag includes one premium item, such as an autographed ball or bobblehead, and several smaller promotional items. Bags will be sold pregame or until they sell out.
WED., MAY 25 | 12:45 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES          
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES 860AM, CSN-BA, MLB NETWORK
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Brandeis School
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Giants Community Fund
50/50 RAFFLE - presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund's 50/50 Raffle presented by HERO officially launches this homestand at AT&T Park. One lucky fan will win half of the game's total jackpot and the other half will benefit the Giants Community Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the 50/50 Team Members throughout the ballpark or visit the raffle kiosk on the Promenade Level. For more information, visit www.sfgiants.com/5050raffle
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL: Hostelling International USA (HI USA) is a nonprofit, member organization founded on an enduring belief in the power of travel to foster a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around. HI USA promotes a dynamic community of global citizens who have the wisdom and humanity to actively make the world a better place.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL: Representatives from Hostelling International will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open until the 5th inning.
50/50 RAFFLE - Presented by HERO: The Giants Community Fund will conduct a 50/50 Raffle during each game to support and expand services through the Junior Giants program and through grants to non-profits in the areas of health, education and violence prevention. The winner of the 50/50 Raffle will take home fifty percent of the total amount of tickets sold with the other half going to the Giants Community Fund. Tickets will be sold at the new 50/50 kiosk behind home plate on the Promenade Level near the Community Clubhouse. Roving Raffle Team Members (wearing yellow 50/50 aprons) will also be selling tickets throughout the ballpark through the end of the 6th inning. The winning ticket number will be posted on the scoreboard and announced before the 8th inning. Ticket prices are as follows; 1 for $3, 3 tickets for $5, 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 120 tickets for $40. More information can be found at sfgiants.com/5050Raffle.
ALL-STAR GAME VOTING:
In May and June, Giants fans can cast their vote for their favorite Giants to be a part of the 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego. The hashtags #VoteSFG and #ASGWorthy can be used for fans to show their support through social media channels. Go to sfgiants.com/vote to cast your vote.
PERMANENT TROPHY & RING DISPLAY: The three World Series Champion trophies and the three World Series Champion rings (2010, 2012 and 2014) are on permanent display in a new museum case located on the Promenade Level behind home plate. This case is accessible to all fans with a ticket to a game or access to AT&T Park.