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Central Blood Bank's Pirates Blood Drives
Next Blood Drive: August 12, 2009 at PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again teaming up with the Central Blood Bank for Pirates Blood Drives during the 2009 season. Three blood drives are hosted at PNC Park's press conference/multipurpose room. In 2008, the three drives held at PNC Park resulted in 233 units collected, touching 699 lives!

The Central Blood Bank needs to see 725 donors every 24 hours in order to meet the demand for blood patients in over 40 local area hospitals.

SAVE THE DATES!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

For more information on donating blood or to schedule your life saving appointment, please log on to www.centralbloodbank.org and enter the sponsor code ET31 or contact Denise Arrigo at 412-209-7082 or darrigo@itxm.org.


Pirates Casino Night
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Sponsored by Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino and Racetrack

Pirates Manager John Russell and his wife, Jamie, will host the first-ever Pirates Fabulous Casino Night on Sunday, August 9 in the Lexus Club at PNC Park. Come and join several Pirates players and celebrities and be a high roller for an night! For $150 per person, you will receive $500 on play money, heavy hors d'oeuvres, access to dessert carts, beer and wine and more.

The event starts at 7 p.m. and proceeds benefit Pirates Charities and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania.

Reserve your spot at the tables today by calling or emailing Michelle Mejia at (412) 325-4969 or michelle.mejia@pirates.com.

5th Annual 'Bowling with the Bucs' tournament
Hosted by Jack & Julie Wilson
May 31, 2009 • AMF Noble Manor Lanes in Crafton
Sponsored by Trib Total Media
• 2009 photo gallery

The 5th annual Bowling with the Bucs fundraiser, hosted by Jack and Julie Wilson, took place on Sunday, May 31st from 6 to 9 p.m. at AMF Noble Manor Lanes in Crafton. The event offered fans the opportunity to meet and bowl with their favorite Pirates players and celebrities. All proceeds benefit Pirates Charities.

Food was generously donated by Score's Pizza & Wings in Pennsbury Village.

There were also be great silent auction items and raffle prizes!

Pirates Charities is committed to strengthening the community by supporting organizations and programs aimed at improving the lives of children and adults in the greater Pittsburgh area. Pirates Charities places a special emphasis on supporting youth programs focused on health, fitness, and education by developing partnerships with those who share in our mission.

Pirates Charities is a recognized 501(c) (3) charitable organization. The official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Gloves for Kids
Saturday, June 13th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dick's Sporting Goods store at the Mall at Robinson
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The Pirates & Dick's Sporting Goods teamed up again for the "Gloves for Kids" Program - an initiative to provide local youth baseball/softball organizations with much needed baseball gloves and equipment.

This year's "Gloves for Kids" event took place on Saturday, June 13th starting at 10 a.m. at the Dick's Sporting Goods store at the Mall at Robinson. Pirates' Play-by-Play announcer Greg Brown was the host for the event.

Fans also had the opportunity to bid on Pirates and other Major League Baseball memorabilia such as autographed jerseys and bats from the biggest stars in baseball today.

All proceeds benefit Pirates Charities and gloves are presented to a local youth baseball/softball organization.

Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania's Third Annual 'Barbecue with the Bucs' Hosted by Paul & Jessica Maholm
A Caribbean Night with the Pittsburgh Pirates - Sunday, June 14th at 6 p.m.

Pirates starting pitcher Paul Maholm and his wife Jessica teamed up with the Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania for their third annual "BBQ with the Bucs" party.

Fans of the Pirates and supporters of the Gilda's Club all joined in to help raise money for the Gilda's Club where their mission is to provide a meeting place where men, women and children living with cancer, along with their families and friends, can join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.

At the event, fans were able to interact with the Pirates players and their wives, bid on wonderful auction items, enjoy a variety of food and music and dance the night away with the Pirate Parrot!. This year's event had a Caribbean twist!


Ian Snell - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
2009 Season
• 2008 photo gallery

Pirates starting pitcher Ian Snell continued his partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh for a third straight season in 2009. He has already hosted a few groups, and will host several more Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Little Brothers and Little Sisters at PNC Park throughout the year.

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their matches get to have a meet and greet with Ian, and they also get to enjoy Pirates batting practice from the dugout. The kids also received special shirts, letting them and everyone who sees them know that Ian is their "Honorary Big Brother"!


Don Long visits Pirates Baseball Community Center
May 16, 2009

Pirates Hitting Coach Don Long visited the Pirates Community Baseball Center in Shadyside on Saturday, May 16 to host a clinic with several Pittsburgh-area Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) coaches.

During the clinic, Long instructed the coaches on the proper mechanics of a swing and answered all questions the coaches had.


Holiday Party for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
December 6, 2008
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The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted 60 kids, along with their matches, from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh on Saturday, December 6 for a holiday celebration inside the Pirates clubhouse at PNC Park. Each child received his or her own personalized locker complete with a Pirates jersey, a Pirates Santa cap and a backpack filled with goodies.

Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting, President Frank Coonelly and pitcher Tom Gorzelanny, who was joined by his wife Lindsey, were also on hand to greet and sign autographs for the children.

After being treated to lunch in the clubhouse, the children had the chance to take some swings in the indoor batting cage. The kids also decorated their own cookies, made holiday stockings & ornaments, got caricatures drawn and took part in a face painting station. There was also a dance party with all the Pirates mascots and finally, a special visit from Santa!


Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity Building Day
November 20, 2008
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A total of 16 members from the front office staffs of FSN and the Pittsburgh Pirates, including FSN's Rob King and former Pirates Bob Walk and Kent Tekulve, partnered for a building day to support Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, November 20.

FSN and the Pirates helped work on a local Habitat for Humanity home by participating in projects such as painting, mudding and sanding dry wall, trim work and rolling ceilings.

Once finished, the home will be sold through an affordable, zero interest mortgage to a hard working, low income family.

The house is part of a nine-site development plan, which is the largest of its kind in Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity's 22-year history. The project broke ground in January of 2008.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action by selling homes built by volunteers to low income families.


Pirates Tales

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Matt Capps and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for the second season of Pirates Tales. The Pirates Tales program encourages kids to set reading goals during the summer months and read their way all the way to PNC Park!

Just like going to Pirates games, students from the entire Allegheny County region make reading part of their summer tradition. Pirates Tales, a community outreach program designed to promote literacy skills, is a great way for kids to strengthen their reading skills and have fun at the same time.

This year, more than 1,500 students representing 51 libraries in Allegheny County participated in the Pirates Tales program. All kids who achieved their goals were entered into a contest to attend a Pirates home game to watch the Bucs battle the St. Louis Cardinals, invited to a special story time with Matt Capps, former Pirates pitcher Kent Tekulve and the Pirate Parrot and received a Pirates goody bag.

Several individuals were recognized during an on-field ceremony prior to the game including: Dr. Barbara Mistick, President and Director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; Jennifer Pickle, senior children's librarian; Constance Wong, children's librarian at the main library in Oakland; and Amy Godfrey, librarian at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Woods Run.
• 2007 Photo galleries: May 30, 2007 | June 10, 2007 | Sept. 9, 2007


Pirates 65 Roses Club, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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The Pittsburgh Pirates, along with Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown and Steve Blass, hosted three 65 Roses Club nights at PNC Park to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation throughout the 2008 season. Pirates players Matt Capps, John Grabow, Jack Wilson and Paul Maholm visited the club.

The 65 Roses Club is a group of Pirates fans who have joined together to raise funds to fight cystic fibrosis by donating for every home run the Pirates hit. By making a pledge to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for every home run the Pirates hit, you will have the opportunity to meet Pirates players at private pre-game receptions. After the receptions, everyone can enjoy the game to cheer on the Bucs!

The club gets its name, "65 Roses Club," from the way a child often learns to say "cystic fibrosis," which sounds like "sixty-five roses." The 65 Roses Club is a national sports program supported by teams in all areas of athletics, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey and soccer, to help raise funds to fight cystic fibrosis.


Buses for Baseball
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Buses for Baseball gives underprivileged kids throughout the United States and Canada the chance to attend a Major League baseball games and meet the players.

The Players Trust partners with local transit authorities and Major League teams, as well as charitable organizations in all Major League cities, to share the thrill of a big league game with kids who need more chances to smile.

At each ballpark, the kids are welcomed by players who spend time signing autographs, giving away souvenirs and posing for photographs. Complimentary food and soft drinks during the game -- and often the chance to see their own faces on the scoreboard -- provide lasting memories before the bus heads home.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were proud to welcome 50 children to PNC Park on July 28, 2008 for the Buses for Baseball program. The children were escorted into the ballpark to watch the Pirates take batting practice before anyone else was allowed in the park!
• 2007 Photo gallery


Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (PLAY)
July 28, 2008
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society® (PBATS) in conjunction with the Taylor Hooton Foundation and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation hosted the PLAY campaign which promotes healthy living and decision making among children in America.

Over 100 children from Pittsburgh RBI, the Urban Impact Foundation and the Pittsburgh Project joined Pittsburgh players Freddy Sanchez, Jason Bay and Jack Wilson, Pirates' Athletic Training staff including Brad Henderson, Mike Sandoval, Frank Velasquez, Kiyoshi Momose, Leslie Bonci and team physicians Dr. Patrick DeMeo and Dr. Ed Snell for a series of agility training, injury prevention, bone and muscle health discussions, proper nutrition talks and baseball exercises to teach the children about the benefits of living healthy lifestyles and the dangers of steroid use.

Each participant also received a commemorative PLAY tee and were treated to a healthy lunch after the clinic ended.

Created in 2004, Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (PLAY) was developed by PBATS using the celebrity appeal of Major League Baseball and all of its teams and players to help fight steroid abuse and to educate the young people of America about the dangers of steroids as well as promote a healthy and active lifestyle.


Roberto Clemente Award

Jack Wilson chose to donate $7,500 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as part of winning the Pirates nomination for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award.

Since 1973, Major League Baseball has honored the memory of Hall of Famer and humanitarian Roberto Clemente by annually awarding the Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Chevrolet. This award recognizes the players who best exemplifies the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community service and positive contributions to their teams.

Major League Baseball is honoring the memory of Roberto Clemente with a presentation to each club's local nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. Each Club recipient receives an award commemorating his achievement as well as a $7,500 donation to the charity of his choice from Chevrolet.

For the fourth consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates nominated Jack Wilson.

Jack Wilson and his wife, Julie, have made themselves active members in the community in which they now call home. For the past four seasons, they have hosted the Pirates 'Bowling with the Bucs' event to raise money for Pirates Charities and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA & Southern WV. He and Julie continue donate their personal time to help plan the event, purchase & collect a wide range of auction items and recruit his teammates, coaches, Front Office executives and broadcasters to participate in the event. Over the four years Jack has hosted this event, over $80,000 has been raised for charity!

This season, Jack has also made a personal donation of $100,000 to the Pittsburgh Youth Network which will go towards helping kids in need throughout the Pittsburgh region.

And because this is Jack's 4th season receiving this nomination, he has been responsible for $20,000 in donations made towards the Pittsburgh Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation!


Umps Care Charities

The Pittsburgh Pirates are proud to support the Umps Care BLUE Crew Ticket program. Through the BLUE Crew Tickets program, Major League Baseball Umpires provide memorable sports experiences for children awaiting adoption and kids in youth mentoring programs. The BLUE Crew Tickets experience includes:

• complimentary game tickets
• on field meet-and-greet for game ball and photos
• New Era Cap baseball hats of the home team
• goody bag of 'all things baseball'

The Pirates helped host three BLUE Crew Tickets days at PNC Park during the 2008 season.


Piratefest
Each year in January, the Pirates host the annual Piratefest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. PirateFest is a giant indoor baseball carnival for the entire family, featuring live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics, the Pirate Parrot and much more.

"PirateFest is an exciting time for both the organization and our fans because it is the official kickoff for the upcoming season," said Pirates President Frank Coonelly. "It gives us another opportunity for our players and our entire organization to personally thank our fans for their continued dedication before we head to Spring Training."
• PirateFest 2008 Photo galleries: I | II

 
Freddy Sanchez Players 4 Kidz Gala
September 18, 2008
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The Freddy Sanchez Players 4 Kidz Dinner and Auction benefiting the Pittsburgh Youth Network and the Challenged Athletes Foundation was held on Thursday, September 18th at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Over 17 Pirates players, coaches and other local sports celebrities gathered for great event to help raise money for the children of Pittsburgh and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

 
Pirates Wives host Build-A-Bear Workshop for Kids
August 12, 2008
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Several members of the Pirates Wives Organization hosted 20 children from the Homeless Children's Initiative at the Build-A-Bear Workshop at Ross Park Mall on Tuesday, August 12. Each wife, along with their significant other, escorted the children around the store and helped them choose their bear, stuff and stitch them up, and finally dress them in a Pirates uniform or other outfits. Wives and players who participated included Freddy and Alissa Sanchez, Kristin and Zach Duke, Sean Burnett and his fiance Jessica Wuertz and Jessica Maholm. Following the building of their bears, the children were treated to lunch, courtesy of the Pirates and Villa Pizza.


Doug and Jodi Mientkiewicz host several Military Families again
August 12, 2008

On Tuesday, August 12, 17 military personnel and their families were invited to come down to PNC Park early to check out what it is like for Pirates players on a typical game day.

Each family had the opportunity to personally meet and talk to Doug and his wife before having a seat in the Pirates dugout to enjoy some Bucco batting practice. During that time, the families were able to meet several of the other Pirates players and talk to them about life in the big leagues.

Finally, each family was individually recognized during a pre-game ceremony on the field at PNC Park. Deservingly, they all received a standing ovation from the crowd.

This is the second time Doug and Jodi have hosted military families at the ballpark this season. Their motivation comes from knowing what it is like to have a family member serving our country overseas. Their nephew, Army Sergeant Joshua Valenzuela, is currently in Afghanistan. Joshua is a Ranger qualified Sniper out of Ft. Hood Texas serving in the 1st Infantry Division/3rd Brigade Combat Team/6-4 Cavalry.

The following military personnel and their families were recognized:

• Corporal Carl Duda, who is still on active duty with the United States Army but returned home after he was wounded overseas.
• Senior Airmen Todd Allen Bailey with the Air Force Reserve 911th Security Forces Squadron, just returned from Iraq.
• Staff Sergeant Dan Rush with the Army National Guard. He will be leaving for Iraq in September and will return home in 2010.
• Shannon Martindale and her children Garrett, Brock and Kennady. They are here representing their husband and father, Senior Master Sergeant Marshall Martindale of the 911th Airlift Wing Squadron who is currently serving our country in the Qatar in the Middle East.

Davis Vision and United Concordia Dental Screenings
August 12, 2008
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The Pirates teamed up with Davis Vision, Inc. and United Concordia Dental to sponsor free vision and dental screenings for uninsured and underinsured Pittsburgh children on Tuesday, August 12. Vision care and dental and hygiene professionals were on site to volunteer their time to provide vision screening, dental check-ups and oral hygiene education.

Children in need of follow-up services received a voucher for a complimentary eye exam and a free pair of eyeglasses from Davis Vision's Total Vision Care retail store. Those children in need of follow-up dental care were also provided with an opportunity to visit the Small Smiles Dental Centers for needed services, all at no cost.

Following the screenings, each participating child, along with parents/guardians, received complimentary Pirates game tickets.


Pirates help children do some back-to-school shopping
July 29, 2008
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Thirty children from the Kingsley Association were invited to attend a Back-to-School Shopping Event at the Dick's Sporting Good store at the Mall at Robinson on Tuesday, July 29. The children, ages six to 14, were escorted around the store by Pirates players Steve Pearce, Paul Maholm and T.J. Beam and Pirates coaches Tony Beasley and Luis Dorante.

The children were given $150, courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods and the Pirates, to purchase back-to-school gear including shoes, backpacks, t-shirts, shorts, and anything else they needed to ensure a successful first day back at school.

Following their shopping trip, the kids at lunch with the players and coaches, thanks to Max & Erma's, and were entertained by the Pirate Parrot.

The Kingsley Association works diligently to provide comprehensive, culturally relevant, educational, recreational, and social programming that positively impacts the lives of youth, their families and the East End communities.


Pirates Wives visit Ronald McDonald House
July 8, 2008
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On Tuesday, July 8th, the Pirates Wives visited the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh and cooked them a homemade spaghetti dinner. They also brought gifts for all the kids.


Light of Life Rescue Mission
July 1, 2008
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Levy Restaurants hosted a Pirates Tailgate Party at the Light of Life Rescue Mission on the Northside on July 1. Pirates Alumni Steve Blass, Kent Tekulve and the Pirate Parrot, along with other Pirates front office and Levy volunteers served a ballpark-style menu to over 300 men and women in the area. Levy Restaurants and Silver Star Meats donated the food.






Autism Speaks Walk
June 7, 2008
Pirates Infielder Doug Mientkiewicz, along with the Pirate Parrot and the Pirates Pierogies appeared at the Autism Speaks Walk on June 7th. Mientkiewicz was on-hand to sign autographs for participants as well as officially kick-off the Walk.


Matt Capps visits Wexford Elementary
May 21, 2008
Pirates closer Matt Capps visited one of Wexford Elementary third grade class for an Ice Cream Party provided by Hagan Ice Cream.

One of the students in the class is a member of the Pirates Bucaroos Kids Club and registered to win the visit from Matt and the get the Ice Cream Party for all his classmates.

Matt also read the kids one of his favorite baseball stories.


Nyjer Morgan - Pirates Charities Community Baseball Center
April 26, 2008
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On Saturday, April 26, Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan paid a visit to the Pirates Charities Community Baseball Center in Shadyside to meet with several children from the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program.

During the visit, Morgan answered questions about playing the game of baseball and what it took for him to make it to the Major Leagues. Following the question and answer session, Morgan watched the kids take some swings in the batting cages and answered any additional questions they might have had.

At the end of the day, he took a group photo with all the kids before giving them each a Pirates cap and a ticket to a future Pirates game.

 
2008 Annual Pirates Kick-Off Luncheon
April 9, 2008
Presented by Pittsburgh Pirates and the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development
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On Wednesday, April 9th all Pirates players, coaches and announcers joined over 400 people at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate the start of the 2008 baseball season in Pittsburgh.

Fans were greeted by all the Pirates Mascots and had the opportunity to get autographs from Pirates Alumnus Kent Tekulve! There was also a raffle benefiting Pirates Charities and the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.

Guests also got to hear exclusive insight into the 2008 Pirates team from Pirates President Frank Coonelly, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and Pirates Manager John Russell. Lanny Frattare was the emcee for the event.


Scouting for Food
The Boy Scouts, along with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, held their annual canned food drive on Federal Street before the Pirates Home Opener on Monday, April 7th. The event was a huge success and resulted in $433.17 in monetary donations and over 500 pounds of food! Thank you to all the fans for their donations!


Race for the Cure

For more than 16 years, the greater Pittsburgh community has come together by the thousands to take one step, and then another, and another, moving forward on the journey to find a cure for breast cancer.

The Pirates are a proud be a sponsor of the annual Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure held each Mother's Day in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Join us as we look with hope to a day without breast cancer.


Tickets for Kids

Tickets for Kids® Charities launched its "I'm One in a Million" campaign in September of 2007. The campaign is a yearlong celebration to commemorate the milestone of having reached ONE MILLION deserving children from the area's often-forgotten neighborhoods by including them in thousands of events and activities since 1994 - with an estimated ticket value of more than $16 million. Outings range from baseball games and other sporting events, to theater and museums, the circus, the zoo and many other family-friendly events --- opportunities these children would otherwise never have.

Tickets for Kids held their first celebration with one of its long-time partners, the Pittsburgh Pirates, at the game on Sunday, Sept. 9. The special "Tickets for Kids" day included, among other things, the opportunity for Tickets for Kids' kid Adam Howard, 12, from Pittsburgh's North Side, to throw out an honorary first pitch to the Pirate Parrot from the pitcher's mound during pre-game ceremonies.

"I'm really excited to be one of a million kids, and to throw out the first pitch," said Adam.

He will also have the honor of representing the 50,000 children who have attended Pirates games through Tickets for Kids at PNC Park since it opened in 2001 thanks to the generosity of the Pirates and their season ticket holders.

"We're delighted to be part of this special celebration and to have helped Tickets for Kids reach these momentous goals - 50,000 Pirates tickets and one million tickets overall," said Patty Paytas, vice president of community and public affairs for the Pirates. "Our season ticket holders really deserve much of the credit for their generosity through the Take Me Out to the Ballgame program, which supports Tickets for Kids' efforts."

Take Me Out to the Ballgame allows season ticket holders to donate tickets to Tickets for Kids, which in turn, allows deserving children to attend a game, while the donor receives a tax deduction from Tickets for Kids for the value of the donation.

Many Pirates season ticket holders donate annually, including individuals like Brian Claypool, now a successful attorney in California, who grew up near Latrobe, Pa. His deep admiration for Roberto Clemente as a child led to a life-long love affair with the Pirates, which he wanted to share with others, once he could afford to. And so, for the past six years, Brian has purchased three full-season ticket packages for Tickets for Kids to share with area children, so they can see a Pirates game in person -- something Brian only occasionally had the chance to do while growing up.

"Many people helped me along the way as I was growing up and getting started," said Claypool. "They gave me hope for the future; and so it's my hope that sharing my love of Pirates baseball will give other young people that same hope that the future can be bright and that dreams do come true."

Tickets for Kids started in 1994 with one couple's desire to help fill empty seats at the area's ballgames, ballet and theater performances, museums, the zoo and other family friendly events -- and their belief that every family should have the opportunity to spend quality time together -- regardless of their ability to pay. Tickets for Kids Charities, a Pittsburgh-based, non-profit organization, creates magical moments and lifetime memories for children and their families. Serving as the community outreach partner for many family and entertainment venues, Tickets for Kids includes deserving children in cultural, educational and entertainment events they would otherwise not have the chance to experience. Tickets for Kids relies on the generous support of individuals, companies and foundations for tickets and contributions to make these opportunities possible. For more information or to make a contribution, call 412-781-KIDS (5437) or visit www.ticketsforkids.org.