A special Mystery Ball partnership between the Reds Wives and Reds Authentics jointly benefitted the Cincinnati NAACP and Reds Community Fund. For just $50, fans could purchase an authentic Major League Baseball signed by a current or former Reds player or coach. In addition to the Reds Community Fund, the fundraiser raised $11,400 the Cincinnati NAACP. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Reds Wives
Each year, Reds Wives host fundraisers during home games at Great American Ball Park. Each fundraiser raises dollars for a local charity selected by the Reds Wives group.
2020 Activities
Mystery Ball Fundraiser
2019 Activities
Ronald McDonald House
The Reds Wives visited Ronald McDonald House and participated in the Taste of Hope Meals program. After touring the facility, the ladies prepared and served lunch to the families staying at the house. The program provides the nutrition kids need to heal and allows parents more time to focus on their children.
Mystery Ball
The Reds Wives hosted a Mystery Ball fundraiser on Saturday, May 18. Fans had the opportunity to purchase grab bags with baseballs autographed by members of the Reds 40-man roster. The charity recipient was the Neediest Kids of All, which provides a variety of basic necessities such as coats, shoes, clothing, and eyeglasses to children throughout the Greater Cincinnati tristate area. The event raised over $5,300 for the cause.
2018 Activities
Ronald McDonald House
In 2018, the Reds Wives visited Ronald McDonald House and participated in the Taste of Hope Meals program. After touring the facility, the ladies prepared and served lunch to the families staying at the house. The program provides the nutrition kids need to heal and allows parents more time to focus on their children.