Every time he strikes out a batter, Zach Eflin and his wife, Lauren, will donate $100 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. The Rays Baseball Foundation will also contribute $100 per strikeout in support of his campaign. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHCTB) mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Their core program is home away from home which provides comfort, support and resources to families who travel far from home for the medical care their child needs. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay Chapter is comprised of 4 Houses, 3 in St. Petersburg and 1 in Tampa offering 80 bedrooms with private baths located near local pediatric hospitals.
Player Campaigns
Zach Eflin's Strikeout Campaign
Strikeouts for Ellis - Pete Fairbanks
Every time he strikes out a batter, Pete Fairbanks and his wife, Lydia, will donate $100 to the Turner Syndrome Foundation. The Rays Baseball Foundation will also contribute $100 per strikeout in support of his campaign. The Turner Syndrome Foundation's mission is to support research initiatives and facilitate education programs that increase professional awareness and enhance the medical care of those affected. TSF broadly serves worldwide providers and consumers with educational resources and support through open access to the website, TurnerSyndromeFoundation.org, as well as personal support, and outreach programs.
Home Runs for Hope - Brandon Lowe
For every home run Rays infielder Brandon Lowe hits, he and his wife, Madison, will donate $250 to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. The Rays Baseball Foundation will also contribute $250 per home run in support of Lowe's "Home Runs for Hope" campaign. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides a range of programs and services to ensure that no one in the community has to face a crisis alone. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as the community gateway to help. People who are struggling with a variety of crisis situations including sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts and other emotional or situational problems can connect to hope and healing.