The Phillies players are proud of the positive work that they are doing to give back to the community.
Among other things, players take part in special meet and greets pregame, visit with patients at local children's hospitals and make appearances at schools throughout the Delaware Valley.
During each homestand, members of the Phillies bullpen and bullpen coach Jim Gott, meet with local non-profit groups and treat them to a game at Citizens Bank Park.
So far this season, Team Foster, ACLAMO Family Centers, T21 Club of the Delaware Valley, Mighty Writers, Special Olympics and participants in the Phillies RBI program have enjoyed visits through this program.
Jerad Eickhoff supports breast cancer awareness and research efforts and has visited patients at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. A member of the guest judging panel for Major League Baseball's Honorary Bat Girl initiative, Eickhoff also met with the Phillies' 2017 Honorary Bat Girl pregame.
Rhys Hoskins and his girlfriend Jayme hosted the 2018 MDA Muscle Walk of Greater Philadelphia on May 12. Hoskins was an MDA Camp counselor in his hometown of Sacramento, CA and has remained dedicated to advocating for the cause and connecting with local MDA families.
Aaron Nola has been active in personally contributing to the Louisiana Flood Relief Fund.
Carlos Santana hosted Get in the Game, a celebrity bowling tournament attended by many of his teammates and coaches, to benefit Philadelphia Futures. Proceeds from Get in the Game will fund the organization's academic enrichment and college guidance activities for its scholars. This is the 17th year that Philadelphia Futures and the Phillies have partnered on Get in the Game, and over the years, the event has raised more than $2 million to support Philadelphia Futures' students.
Nick Williams joined several of his teammates for a visit to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
