White Sox Celebrate Annual 'Sox Serve Week'

The Chicago White Sox will celebrate Sox Serve Week - its ninth annual community outreach and fundraising campaign benefitting Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) - from Monday, June 26, through Saturday, July 1.

June 20th, 2017

The Chicago White Sox will celebrate Sox Serve Week - its ninth annual community outreach and fundraising campaign benefitting Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) - from Monday, June 26, through Saturday, July 1. Sox Serve Week engages Sox fans and the Chicagoland community through outreach events that feature current players and special fundraising opportunities. The week-long campaign is presented in partnership with Guaranteed Rate, Magellan Corporation, Proven IT and Wintrust Community Banks.
"Sox Serve Week is a signature initiative that gives a glimpse into the ways that the White Sox organization and Chicago White Sox Charities give back to the Chicagoland community throughout the entire year," said Christine O'Reilly, White Sox vice president of community relations. "We are incredibly thankful to have so many of our team members - from players and front office staff to White Sox Wives and the Volunteer Corps - dedicated to engaging with the community alongside some amazing non-profit organizations this year. We hope that our fans are just as excited to see what's planned for this year's Sox Serve Week."
Sox Serve Week includes a series of outreach events that involve White Sox players and team personnel giving back to the community. In addition, fans viewing and attending games during the week can participate in a number of unique fundraising activities, which have raised more than $1.3 million for CWSC in the last eight years. The schedule for Sox Serve Week is as follows:
Monday, June 26 - White Sox vs. New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m.
Random Acts of Kindness - White Sox team members, ambassadors, players' wives and front office staff members will engage with community members by performing random acts of kindness - from treating someone to coffee or covering his or her train fare to handing out complimentary tickets to Sox games and visiting a senior center home. Sox fans near and far are encouraged to kick off Sox Serve Week by carrying out random acts of kindness in their communities as well.
Ultimate Experience Broadcast Auction, presented by WGN-TV - During the game, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of unique experiences online at whitesox.com/UltimateAuction. Experiences include a trip to Boston for the August 4-6 series vs. the Red Sox, dinner with Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, a helicopter tour of Chicago with broadcaster Jason Benetti, the opportunity to enjoy the Crosstown Classic on both sides of town on July 25-26 and more! The bidding is open now and will go through 9 p.m. CT on Monday, June 26.
Tuesday, June 27 - White Sox vs. New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m.
Navy Pier Experience - White Sox players and their wives will treat children and foster families served by Children's Home + Aid (CH+A) to a day of fun at Navy Pier.
Ticket Stock Notes Cards - Fans who make a donation of $25 or more to CWSC online or at the ballpark in Section 135 will receive a commemorative note card pack. The note cards pay tribute to the White Sox past, present and future. Each pack includes 27 cards with designs from the 2017 ticket stock created in partnership with world-class designer Todd Radom. Three different sets of notecards will be available, allowing fans to take home all 81 game designs.
Wednesday, June 28 - White Sox vs. New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m.
Youth Baseball Clinic - White Sox Charities-supported Amateur City Elite (ACE) athletes will hold a youth baseball clinic with more than 250 athletes ages nine to 12 from the White Sox Inner City Youth Baseball (ICYB) and Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities (RBI) programs.
Mystery Baseballs - Fans will be able to purchase "mystery baseballs" for $40 near Section 135 at Guaranteed Rate Field or online at whitesox.com/SoxServe. Each baseball will be autographed, although fans will not know who signed the ball until they purchase it. Autographed baseballs in the sale include White Sox current team members, alumni and prospects.
Thursday, June 29 - White Sox vs. New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m.
Batting Practice Experience - More than 20 Wounded Warriors will join the White Sox for batting practice at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Autograph Auction, presented by CSN - Fans will have a chance to bid on unique autographed memorabilia. Packages will feature White Sox current players and notable alumni, Hall of Famers and memorable moments in White Sox history.
Friday, June 30 - White Sox vs. Texas at 7:10 p.m.
Meal Pack with Feeding Children Everywhere - White Sox players will join more than 500 White Sox Volunteer Corps members and front office staff to pack 100,000 meals for Feeding Children Everywhere to distribute to local social service agencies throughout Chicago.
White Sox Punch-A-Bunch - Fans are invited to test their luck at White Sox Punch-a-Bunch with the Chicago White Sox Young Professionals Council. For a $20 donation, White Sox fans can punch a spot for the chance to win great prizes, including autographed items, premium promotional items and game tickets.  
Saturday, July 1 - White Sox vs. Texas at 1:10 p.m.
Grant Day - The White Sox will honor the 2017 CWSC grant recipients during a special pregame ceremony.
Pop-Up Garage Sale - Fans have the opportunity to purchase various collectible items during a pop-up Garage Sale in the Extra Base Lounge (up the stairs near Section 157). Items available for purchase include game-used jerseys and equipment, autographed items, bobbleheads and more.
Fans are encouraged to share their Sox Serve Week experience on social media by tagging the White Sox and Chicago White Sox Charities as well as by using the hashtag #SoxServe. A complete overview of activities is available at whitesox.com/SoxServe.
Tickets for all games are available at whitesox.com, the Guaranteed Rate Field ticket office (Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) or by calling 866-SOX-GAME.