HOUSTON, TX - The Astros Foundation and AT&T SportsNet raised $500,000 during the fourth-annual Astros Foundation Charity Game and live broadcast, doubling last year’s efforts! This year’s Charity Game at Minute Maid Park occurred on September 6, during a game against the Mariners. Fans at the game and tuning in at home were able to support the initiative by purchasing special bags, which included tickets to a 2020 Astros game, autographed merchandise and more.

All funds raised benefitted the Astros Foundation’s Childhood Cancer efforts. Charities including BIG LOVE, The Periwinkle Foundation, Snowdrop Foundation, Sunshine Kids and Candlelighters each received a $80,000 donation and David’s Toy Project received a $10,000 donation. The remainder will benefit the Astros Foundation’s ongoing efforts, as well as new initiatives specifically focused on teenagers undergoing treatment.

“Childhood cancer awareness is one of the Astros Foundation’s cornerstone pillars and we are thrilled to be able to raise awareness and much deserved funds for these incredible charities,” said Astros Foundation Executive Director Twila Carter. “We want to thank AT&T SportsNet for their partnership and support to make this event a success, as well as all of the Astros fans who graciously donated and purchased bags. The contributions from our fans made this the best year yet for this event. We look forward to continuing our efforts and raising the bar even higher for next year’s event.”

“AT&T SportsNet is proud to partner with the Astros Foundation in support of their efforts around childhood cancer,” said AT&T SportsNet General Manager David Peart. “This annual event is another example of the positive impact the entire Astros organization has in our community. We are overjoyed by the support from Astros fans for this year’s Charity Game and humbled to be able to help raise awareness for the many Houston charities that are leading the fight against childhood cancer.”

ABOUT ASTROS FOUNDATION

The Astros Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) team charity of the Houston Astros, seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs, the recognition and honor of our nation’s military, childhood cancer awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness. Our cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders program, the Astros Youth Academy and the Astros RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. For more information on the Astros Foundation, please visit www.astros.com/foundation.

ABOUT AT&T SPORTSNET

AT&T SportsNet™ is the television home of the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets. The network delivers more than 250 live events each year across five states. AT&T SportsNet is owned and operated by AT&T Sports Networks, which operates regional sports networks in the Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions. The three networks combined reach across 19 states and own exclusive rights to produce and distribute live events from more than 15 teams and conferences.