CANCER SUPPORT

To support the continued fight in our region against breast cancer and the continued improvement of patient care, Pirates Charities was proud to donate $10,000 to two very worthy non-profit organizations during the Pirates Breast Cancer Support game on May 15. Both The Susan G. Komen Foundation and A Glimmer of Hope Foundation offer support to those in their battle against breast cancer, and Pirates Charities is proud to support them. In honor of the partnership with these organizations, Courtney Brown, breast cancer warrior, was the Pirates Honorary Bat Girl on this day. Her daughter threw out our first pitch to Dr. Matthew Miller, who is a strong advocate for breast cancer research along with Allegheny Health Network.

On June 19, the Pirates hosted a Prostate Cancer Awareness Game to help spread awareness and acknowledge organizations in our community working hard to find a cure for the disease. To support the continued fight against prostate cancer in our region, Pirates Charities was proud to donate $10,000 to ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer to assist the work they are doing locally for all men, including their efforts to support and advocate for black men, who are 1.7x more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (ZERO). In honor of our collaboration with ZERO, the Pirates were thrilled to have Lee Carter, a prostate cancer survivor, throw out the first pitch with his son, Donte.

On Friday, September 2, the Pirates and Pirates Charities honored those in our region affected by cancer with a special Cancer Support Night game. Special pregame recognition ceremonies took place with local organizations who are leading the fight against cancer, survivors and current patients, including a special “Kids Take the Field” with local Pediatric Cancer patients who joined the Pirates starting lineup on the field in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Pirates Charities fundraised for local cancer support organizations in a number of ways, including dedicating 50/50 proceed, selling game day dirt from the pitchers’ mound and partnering with jeweler Kendra Scott. In addition, the Pirates recognized survivors in attendance during the 4th inning and all fans participated in a Stand Up to Cancer moment prior to the 7th-inning stretch.