The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the schedule for the Pirates CARE-a-van, presented by Highmark, which will take place from Wednesday, December 6 through Friday, December 8. The 2017 CARE-a-van will take part in private community events over three days leading up to the 2017 PiratesFest at PNC Park, presented by Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh.
The CARE-a-van will host a total of 19 events impacting 9 cities in the greater Pittsburgh area, including stops in Erie, Pa, Altoona, Pa - home of the Pirates Double-A affiliate the Altoona Curve; Morgantown, WV- home of the Pirates Single-A affiliate the West Virginia Black Bears; Youngstown, OH, Wheeling, WV and more.
Pirates players and prospects scheduled to take part in this year's CARE-a-van include Josh Bell, Christopher Bostick, Steven Brault, Tyler Glasnow, Clay Holmes, Nick Kingham, Chad Kuhl, Jack Leathersich, Max Moroff, Felipe Rivero, Edgar Santana, A.J. Schugel, Jacob Stallings and Jameson Taillon. In addition to players, Pirates coaches Heberto Andrade, Kimera Bartee, Jeff Branson, Joey Cora, Jordan Comadena and Euclides Rojas will take part in the three-day event.
The CARE-a-van will feature three separate groups of players and coaches traveling to private community action events throughout the region. Pirates personnel and Pirates Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Pirates, will partner with local non-profits to assist with projects and services, as well as visit with schools and community organizations.
At each visit players, coaches and front office employees will donate their time to help make a difference in each community.
Please see below information for complete CARE-a-van details. Most events are closed to the general public, unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Group 1: Felipe Rivero, Steven Brault, Clay Holmes, Chad Kuhl, Edgar Santana, Heberto Andrade and Euclides Rojas
Wheeling, WV-10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
§ Adopt-a-School event at Ritchie Elementary School
Bellevue, Pa-4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
§ Adopt-a-Family event in partnership with the Salvation Army
Cranberry Twp., Pa-5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
§ Highmark Caring Place Family Christmas Party at Fun-Fore-All
Group 2: Jameson Taillon, Max Moroff, Nick Kingham, Jacob Stallings, Jeff Branson and Jordan Comadena
Altoona, Pa-10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
§ 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center visit with the Altoona Curve.
§ 11:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: Supply drop-off for St. Vincent DePaul Monastery Community Garden at Altoona Curve's PNG Field
Pittsburgh-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
§ Holiday Party for Lending Hearts at Highmark SportsWorks at the Carnegie Science Center
Group 3: Josh Bell, Jack Leathersich, Christopher Bostick, Tyler Glasnow, A.J. Schugel, Kimera Bartee and Joey Cora
Pittsburgh-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
§ Repack event at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank with the La Roche College Baseball Team
Uniontown, Pa-4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
§ Angel Tree drop off at the East End United Community Center
Morgantown, WV-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
§ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown to serve dinner and visit with patients and families in partnership with the West Virginia Black Bears
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Group 1: Felipe Rivero, Steven Brault, Clay Holmes, Chad Kuhl, Edgar Santana, Heberto Andrade and Euclides Rojas
Youngstown, OH-11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
§ Food drive and luncheon at the Butler Art Institute of American Art with the Youngstown State Baseball Team, delivery to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley
Group 2: Jameson Taillon, Max Moroff, Nick Kingham, Jacob Stallings, Jeff Branson and Jordan Comadena
Butler, Pa-10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
§ 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Visit to Sunnyview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
§ 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.: Adopt-a-Family event in partnership with the Salvation Army
Group 3: Josh Bell, Jack Leathersich, Christopher Bostick, Tyler Glasnow, A.J. Schugel, Kimera Bartee and Joey Cora
Erie, Pa-10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
§ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Visit to Regency at South Shore Senior Living Community in partnership with LECOM
§ 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.: Adopt-a-Family event in partnership with the Salvation Army
All three groups will take part in the "Pirates Charities Partner Celebration at PNC Park" to honor those donors, beneficiaries and supporters who join with Pirates Charities to support and assist the community throughout the year.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Group 1: Felipe Rivero, Steven Brault, Clay Holmes, Chad Kuhl, Edgar Santana, Heberto Andrade and Euclides Rojas
Pittsburgh-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
§ "Presents for Patients" event at St. Barnabas Charities/The Arbors 3 in Gibsonia in partnership with Ainsworth, Grounds and Hounds and Animal Friends
Group 2: Jameson Taillon, Max Moroff, Nick Kingham, Jacob Stallings, Jeff Branson and Jordan Comadena
Pittsburgh-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
§ Pediatric Orthopedic Institute in Wexford in partnership with Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network
Group 3: Josh Bell, Jack Leathersich, Christopher Bostick, Tyler Glasnow, A.J. Schugel, Kimera Bartee and Joey Cora
Pittsburgh-10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
§ Winter weather shopping event with Destiny International Ministries at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Monroeville Mall