Red Sox Player Programs
Red Sox players and coaches support team community outreach through efforts such as community appearances, hospital visits, welcoming diverse pregame groups for batting practice at Fenway Park, and charitable campaigns throughout the season led by player families, just to name a few.
IBEW hosts local youth groups to attend five games throughout the season. The kids receive T-shirts and goody bags from IBEW and the Red Sox, watch batting practice from the warning track, and meet with Red Sox players before the game.
The Christmas in July campaign is an annual fundraiser to support Boston Children's Hospital. Players and their families participate by purchasing meaningful items for patients and fill urgent needs for patient families and the hospital while fans are encouraged to donate funds that the hospital can use to purchase other necessary items for patients.
Building on his longstanding commitment to serving those most in need, Liam Hendriks continues his community work as a member of the Red Sox with his Hendriks' Heroes program. His work has empowered and supported selfless individuals and organizations, and given a voice to underrepresented communities. Following Liam's recent personal cancer journey, he has sought out those going through similar experiences to invite them to both home and away Red Sox games, including pregame visits with them to provide hope and inspiration.
Every year, Red Sox players and staff bring the warmth and cheer of the holiday season to patients at Boston-area hospitals and community members at local nonprofits. Players spend two full days volunteering, meeting with patients, spending time with youth, and learning more about local nonprofits.
Inspired by his adopted sister, Tanner Houck built his Pitch for Adoption campaign to raise adoption advocacy and awareness. Tanner partners with the Home for Little Wanderers which is the oldest U.S. child welfare agency, among other nonprofits advocating for adoption and foster awareness. As part of this partnership, Tanner visits group homes and welcomes children and staff to Fenway Park each month for a home game, to watch batting practice from the field, meet his teammates, and take a pregame tour of the ballpark.
In support of the Red Sox Foundation, players annually captain the Jimmy Fund, Home Base, RBI, and Scholars programs. As captains, players regularly participate in community visits and pregame meet-and-greets throughout the year with program participants.
The Red Sox Novatos ticket program welcomes Latino youth to Fenway Park for the opportunity to attend a game, watch batting practice, and meet with some Spanish-speaking and Latino Red Sox players.