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P I T T S B U R G H
P I R A T E S
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y R E P O R T
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L E T T E R F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N
Dear Pirates Charities Supporter
I love the way the Pittsburgh Pirates and the game of baseball can bring
a community together Itrsquos about being a part of something much bigger
than our team on the field Itrsquos about being an integral part of the greater
Pittsburgh community for nearly 130 years
Thi s sens e o f p ride and opp ort uni ty mot iva tes us eve ry day at the P irate s
and Pirates Charities to make an even greater impact on the lives of others
throughout our region This report recaps the highlights of those efforts
in 2015
As you wil l r ead in add it ion to the tho usa nds of worthy commun ity
organizations we worked closely with to support we continued in our
focused efforts to assist military personnel and their families help those who have been aff ect ed by can cer and imp rove the lives of you th through
health fitness and education initiatives
The se eff ort s s imp ly would not be possible wit hout the sup por t o f t he Pirat es
front office staff our coaches players corporate partners community leaders
season ticket members friends and fans We should all be proud that together
we w ere abl e t o make a meaningfu l a nd las ting impact in our commun ity
On behalf of everyone at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pirates Charities
thank you for your continued support
Letrsquos Go Bucs
Robert Nutting
Chairman of the Board
Pittsburgh Pirates amp Pirates Charities
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H
Y O U T H B A S E B A L L
Mission Statement
Improving the Lives of Youth
Cancer Efforts
Military Support
Fundraising Activities
Our team in the Community
Events
MLB and The Pirates
Spring Training
Latin America
Pirates Partners
Sustainability Initiatives
Contact InformationProgramming
Play Ball
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
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G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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T H E P I R A T E S C O M M U N I T YC O M M I T M E N T P R O G R A M
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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L E T T E R F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N
Dear Pirates Charities Supporter
I love the way the Pittsburgh Pirates and the game of baseball can bring
a community together Itrsquos about being a part of something much bigger
than our team on the field Itrsquos about being an integral part of the greater
Pittsburgh community for nearly 130 years
Thi s sens e o f p ride and opp ort uni ty mot iva tes us eve ry day at the P irate s
and Pirates Charities to make an even greater impact on the lives of others
throughout our region This report recaps the highlights of those efforts
in 2015
As you wil l r ead in add it ion to the tho usa nds of worthy commun ity
organizations we worked closely with to support we continued in our
focused efforts to assist military personnel and their families help those who have been aff ect ed by can cer and imp rove the lives of you th through
health fitness and education initiatives
The se eff ort s s imp ly would not be possible wit hout the sup por t o f t he Pirat es
front office staff our coaches players corporate partners community leaders
season ticket members friends and fans We should all be proud that together
we w ere abl e t o make a meaningfu l a nd las ting impact in our commun ity
On behalf of everyone at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pirates Charities
thank you for your continued support
Letrsquos Go Bucs
Robert Nutting
Chairman of the Board
Pittsburgh Pirates amp Pirates Charities
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H
Y O U T H B A S E B A L L
Mission Statement
Improving the Lives of Youth
Cancer Efforts
Military Support
Fundraising Activities
Our team in the Community
Events
MLB and The Pirates
Spring Training
Latin America
Pirates Partners
Sustainability Initiatives
Contact InformationProgramming
Play Ball
4
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2098308521
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3298308547
4898308553
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57
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
8
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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L E T T E R F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N
Dear Pirates Charities Supporter
I love the way the Pittsburgh Pirates and the game of baseball can bring
a community together Itrsquos about being a part of something much bigger
than our team on the field Itrsquos about being an integral part of the greater
Pittsburgh community for nearly 130 years
Thi s sens e o f p ride and opp ort uni ty mot iva tes us eve ry day at the P irate s
and Pirates Charities to make an even greater impact on the lives of others
throughout our region This report recaps the highlights of those efforts
in 2015
As you wil l r ead in add it ion to the tho usa nds of worthy commun ity
organizations we worked closely with to support we continued in our
focused efforts to assist military personnel and their families help those who have been aff ect ed by can cer and imp rove the lives of you th through
health fitness and education initiatives
The se eff ort s s imp ly would not be possible wit hout the sup por t o f t he Pirat es
front office staff our coaches players corporate partners community leaders
season ticket members friends and fans We should all be proud that together
we w ere abl e t o make a meaningfu l a nd las ting impact in our commun ity
On behalf of everyone at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pirates Charities
thank you for your continued support
Letrsquos Go Bucs
Robert Nutting
Chairman of the Board
Pittsburgh Pirates amp Pirates Charities
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H
Y O U T H B A S E B A L L
Mission Statement
Improving the Lives of Youth
Cancer Efforts
Military Support
Fundraising Activities
Our team in the Community
Events
MLB and The Pirates
Spring Training
Latin America
Pirates Partners
Sustainability Initiatives
Contact InformationProgramming
Play Ball
4
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3298308547
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
8
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H
Y O U T H B A S E B A L L
Mission Statement
Improving the Lives of Youth
Cancer Efforts
Military Support
Fundraising Activities
Our team in the Community
Events
MLB and The Pirates
Spring Training
Latin America
Pirates Partners
Sustainability Initiatives
Contact InformationProgramming
Play Ball
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
8
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
8
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SPirates 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 region
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
In addition to helping our youth Pirates Charities provides assistance to military families and
vetera ns a nd off ers suppor t t o t hos e in our commun ity w ho are fighting can cer Thanks to t he
generosity of Pirates fans our corporate sponsors and all our community partners Pirates Charities
is proud to fulfill this mission throughout the Pirates season and all year long
Pirates Charities is a recogni zed 501(c)(3) charitable organization The official registration
and financial information of Pirates Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999 Registration
does not imply endorsement
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
8
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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M I R A C L E L E A G U E
The Mir acl e L eague giv es eve ry chi ld the
chance to play baseball and hundreds of kids
in the region saw that chance become reality
at the 2015 Grand Opening of the MiracleLeague of Indiana County This is the sixth
Miracle League Grand Opening that was made
possible with the help of Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague of the South Hills als o
debuted an inclusive playground next to their
field thanks in part to a contribution from
Pirates Charities
The Mir acl e L eague progra m w il l cont inue t o
expand in 2016 as Pirates Charities pledged
to support the construction of a new field in
DuBois PA
M I R A C L E L E A G U EP R O G R A M S S U P P O R T E D
Cranberry Township PA South Hills
PA Murrysville PA Indiana County PA
Blair County PA Morgantown WV
W he el in g WV Ma na so ta FL
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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13
The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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13
The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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F I E L D S F O R K I D S
Thr ough F ields for Kid s Pira te s Char it ies
provides matching grants to youth
baseball and softball organizations making
improvements to their fields Over 200grants have been awarded in the programrsquos
six years
Pirates Charities also awards matching
grants in the Pirates Spring Training home
of Bradenton FL mdash a total of 31 youth
sports organizations and recreation centers
have received Fields for Kids grants to date
I N G R A N T S S I N C E 2 0 0 9
M I L L I O N
M O R E T H A N
$11
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
9
G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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13
The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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GRANT
MONONGALIA
PRESTON
TUCKER
RANDOLPH
BARBOUR
TAYLOR
MARION
BRAXTON
CLAY
ROANE
CALHOUNGILMER
DODDRIDGE
UPSHUR
LEWIS
HARRISON
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G R A N T D I S T R I B U T I O N B Y S T A T E
I N D I V I D U A L
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
R E C E I V E D G R A N T S
I N 2 0 1 5
A L L E G H E N Y
C O U N T Y
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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M A K E 983085 A 983085 W I S H
Pirates Charities helped four special
Make-A-Wish kids meet their idol Andrew
McCutchen in 2015 Cutch kicked things off
in Spring Training with Owen and Blaise who
both got to attend Pirates games at beautiful
McKechnie Field and spend the day with
Andrew Late r i n May Sea n had the expe rienc e
of a lifetime as a part of ESPNrsquos ldquoMy Wishrdquo
series highlighted by a seat next to Cutch on
the field playing video games on the big screen
at PNC Park And in August Cameron came to
PNC Park in style in a helicopter compliments
of Allegheny Health Network that landed right
in the outfield where he was greeted by the
All -Star Cen ter Fielder
F O R M E R W I S H K I D S
received Kurt Weiss S cholarships
during a reception at PNC Park
to pursue higher educat ion
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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C L E M E N T E D A Y
Each year Pirates Charities honors the life and community
service legacy of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente in
conjunction with MLBrsquos Annual Clemente Day Celebration
On September 16 in partnership with Pittsburgh Public
Schools and the Pittsburgh Promise the Clemente family
Pirates minor league players who were being honored in
Pittsburgh for their community service efforts Pirates
President Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington and
the Pirate Parrot visited Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary
School to provide a school assembly and deliver $40000
worth of nee ded school sup pli es Among t he items
distributed were new computers smart boards board games
building sets and a backpack full of Pirates goodies for
each student A healthy nutritious lunch was provided to
everyone by Pirates partner Chick-fil-A
Thi s s pir it of giv ing began dur ing Spr ing Train ing with
the ldquoAdopt-a-Schoolrdquo program in Bradenton and Manatee
County FL where Pirates Charities worked with the
Mosaic Company and the Manatee Education Foundation
to distribute $30000 in books and supplies to Wakeland
Manatee Sea Breeze and Rogers Garden Elementary
Schools
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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The P irate s Communi ty Commitment Progra m ( PCCP ) i s an
organization-wide community service program for Pirates Minor
League Players that promotes community service and awarenessand provides benefit to the community the individual player and
the Pirates organization Every minor league player is required to
complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service during their
playing season
Near the conclusion of each teamrsquos regular season each of the Pirates
minor league teams selects one player from its organization to receive
the ldquoPirates Community Commitment Awardrdquo Honorees travel to
Pittsburgh where they are recognized in a special pregame on-field
ceremony held on Clemente Day
T H I S S E A S O N rsquo S P C C P
A W A R D W I N N E R S W E R E
Yon dr y Co nt re ra s ndash Do mi ni ca n Su mm er Lea gu eSam Kennelly ndash Gulf Coast League Pirates
Tra e Ar be t ndash Br is to l Pi ra te s
Erik Forgione ndash West Virginia Black Bears
Ty le r F il li be n ndash Wes t V ir gi ni a Po we r
Frank Duncan ndash Bradenton Marauders
Jo hn Ku ch no ndash Al to on a Cu r ve
Jo sh Be ll ndash In di an ap ol is In di an s
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington and his wife
Becca support the Pirates Charities Fantasy Baseball Math
program a learning tool that uses baseball statistics to teach
kids important math skills Kids participated at 18 different
schools non-profits and after-school programs
2 0 1 5 F A N T A S Y B A S E B A L L M A T H
P R O G R A M P A R T I C I P A N T S
Al be rt Ga ll at in No rt h Mi dd le Sc ho ol
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Connellsvil le Junior High
Gateway School Distr ict
Imani Christ ian Academy
Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Moshannon Valley Jr ndash Sr High School
PALS Enrichment Program
Pine Richland Middle School
Pittsburgh Langley 21st Century AfterSchool Academy
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Seneca Valley School Distr ict
SESI Schools Clayton Academy
Shaler Area Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Wes t Mi ff li n Ar ea S ch oo l Di st ri ct
Wi nc he st er Th ur st on S ch oo l
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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G R A N D S L A MS C I E N C E
Pirates Charities and Chevron partnered with the Carnegie
Science Center to teach kids about physics physiology
materials science and math using Americarsquos pastime ndashbaseball Grand Slam Science debuted in 2015 as a part
of the Carnegie Science Centerrsquos ldquoScience on the Roadrdquo
program which brings interactive science demonstrations
to schools as assembly programs and hands-on science
adventure stations Grand Slam Science features Pirates
players the Pirate Parrot and even some Pirates front office
staff members to show kids how baseball uses science and
math every day
K I D S S A W G R A N D S L A M S C I E N C E16584
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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V I P P A R T I E S
The Pittsbu rgh Pirat es donate d one of PNC Parkrsquos Luxur y S uites to Pirat es
Charities to host non-profit organizations deserving families and special guests
during the season Levy Restaurants served everyone a special ballpark menu
and all guests received a complimentary Pirates Rally Towel
Every month during the season the Pirates Charities Suite was home to a
Very Important Pirate (VIP) Party Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman
Bob Nutting hosted deserving individuals from local nonprofit organizations
treating kids and families to a private meet-and-greet with Pirates players a
Pirates replica jersey and goodie bag for each guest and a pre-game on-field
recognition ceremony Levy Restaurants through their Levy Cares initiative
partner with Pirates Charities on the VIP Party program and provide a
delicious ballpark menu for everyone to enjoy
2 0 1 5 P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S S U I T E
G U E S T S I N C L U D E D
Al le gh en y Ge ne ra l Ho sp it al Br ea st Ca re Ce nt er
Al ex is Jo y Fo un da ti on
Au ti sm Co nn ec ti on of Pe nn sy lv an ia
Au ti sm Sp ea ks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Butterfly Bandits
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth Associat ion
Coaching Boys into Men
Fantasy Basebal l Math World Series Winners
Glimmer of HopeHabitat for Humanity
Imani Christ ian Academy
Ja ck ie Ro bi ns on Es sa y Co nt es t W in ne rs
Ja mi ersquo s Dr ea m Tea m
Make-A-Wish Foundation
McGuire Memorial
MLB Mother rsquos Day Honorary Bat Girl
Our Clubhouse
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Wes le y Sp ec tr um
Wes te rn PA Sc ho ol fo r th e De af
2 0 1 5 V I P S
Beverly rsquos Birthdays
Th e Ch il dr en rsquos In st it ut e Th e Da y Sc ho ol
Families impacted by cancer
Highmark Caring Place
Miracle League of the Ohio Valley
Urban Impact Foundation
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I T T S B U R G H S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A S E N S O R Y C O N C E R T
T I C K E T S F O R K I D SC H A R I T I E S S U P P O R T
In June Pirates Charities worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to
support ldquoCelebrate Pittsburghrdquo the first PSO sensory-friendly concert designed
to create a comforting and welcoming environment so that people with autismsensory sensitivities and other disabilities could enjoy the symphony Pirates
Charities also provided soft baseball-themed ldquofidgetsrdquo for all kids in attendance
to contribute to the sensory-friendly experience
Pirates Charities supports Tickets for Kids Charitiesrsquo mission to provide unique
activities and events for low-income and at-risk kids In addition to an annual
financial contribution from Pirates Charities Pirates Season Ticket Members
donate over 8400 tickets to provide a special day at the ballpark for kids in need
Ticke ts for Kid s helped Pirat es Cha rities ident ify ove r 200 stu dents to rec eiv e
free vision and dental screenings at PNC Park on July 29 In addition to their
check-ups the kids received a goodie bag and a meal Partners in this initiative
included Highmark Vision Works and United Concordia Dental
reg
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I T C H F O R H O P E
The fou rth a nnual ldquo Pitch for Hop erdquo Womenrsquos Baseba ll Clinic was
held on Sunday June 14 and over 200 women took the field at
PNC Park to learn baseball tips from Pirates players and coachesFollowing the clinic the ladies enjoyed brunch at PNC Parkrsquos
Smorgasburgh and watched the Pirates take on the Phillies Pirates
Charities contributed $17500 to Glimmer of Hope thanks to this
event to support breast cancer research and treatment
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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S T A N D U P T O C A N C E R
The Pirat es inv ited fan s to ldquoS tand Up 2 Canc errdquo on
August 21 wit h a night of fun dra is ing and awareness for
cancer research During the game fans held up SU2C
cheer cards donated by Trib Total Media to honor loved
ones affected by cancer Thanks to this effort more than
$30000 was raised and donated to SU2C
C O N T R I B U T E D
O V E R
$30000
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y S
In 2015 the Pittsburgh Pirates dedicated Thursday home games to honoring
our United States Military Each Thursday the Pirates honored a non-profit
organization supporting military members veterans and their families Veterans
and service members were recognized on the field prior to the game and
watche d t he game f rom the Pirates Cha rities Luxury Sui te at PNC Pa rk The
honoree non-profit also received the proceeds from that dayrsquos Pirates Charities
5050 Raffle presented by Rivers Casino
2 0 1 5 M I L I T A R Y T H U R S D A Y H O N O R E E S
Homefront Hope Foundation
It rsquos About The Warrior Foundation
Operation S trong Vet
Operation Troop Appreciat ion
Pittsburgh Fisher House
Th e Mi ss io n Co nt in ue s
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Wou nd ed War ri or Pr oj ec t
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N GS A L U T E
S T A N D D O W N A S S I S T A N C E
The Pirat es honored our mil itary d uri ng Spr ing Trainin g a t
McKechnie Field during the ldquoSalute to Veteransrdquo game Veterans
from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Itrsquos About
the Warrior Foundation were treated to a pre-game picnic an
exclusive batting practice experience t-shirts and great seats to
watch the game
Stand Down is an annual homeless veteranrsquos service fair held by
Veteranrsquos Leadership Program of Western PA Pirates C harities
supported this event with a pre-game donation drive on Federal
Street and provided additional needed items such as blankets
hats gloves scarves and towels to benefit veterans in need
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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R O O T S P O R T S A U C T I O N
The Eight h Annual ROOT S por ts Auction took p lac e duri ng ROO T
Sportsrsquo live broadcast of the August 4 Pirates vs Cubs game at PNC
Park Fans supported the Pirates Charities fundraiser by purchasing
VIP and VIP-PLUS bags containing Pirates memorabilia tickets and
baseballs autographed by Pirates players and alums Each VIP-PLUSbag also contained a Pirates jersey autographed by a favorite player
Playersrsquo wives joined in by taking orders over the phone throughout
the eve ning
Pirates Charities raised additional funds during the broadcast by
offering spots in the ldquoPirates Team Ice Bucket Challengerdquo Eighteen
lucky fans donated to win the opportunity to have a Pirates player
dump a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise even more
awareness for the cause
Tha nks to the succ ess of the auct ion fundi ng was con tr ibu ted to
Pirates Charities and organizations providing support comfort
treatment and research toward a cure for those living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease
Thr ee organiza tions eac h rece ive d a con tr ibu tion of $87 500
A L S C E R T I F I E D C E N T E R O F
E X C E L L E N C E A L L E G H E N Y
H E A L T H N E T W O R K
Established in 2003 at Allegheny General Hospital the AHN ALS
Center provides diagnostic and multidisciplinary treatment and care
for patients diagnosed with ALS The Centerrsquos mission is to define
establish and support a national standard of care in the management
of ALS It encourages and provides state-of-the-art care and clinical
management of ALS
A L S A S S O C I A T I O N
W E S T E R N P E N N S Y L V A N I A C H A P T E R
The lo cal ch ap ter of the AL S As so ci at ion wa s fou nd ed in 198 2
wi th a miss ion to le ad the fi gh t to tre at an d cu re AL S thro ugh
research and advocacy while also empoweri ng people with
Lou Gehrigrsquos Disease and their families to l ive ful ler l ives by
providing them with compassionate care and support
L I V E L I K E L O U O R G
LiveLikeLou was started by Neil and Suzanne Alexander shortly
following his diagnosis with ALS in June 2011 He and Suzanne
created LiveLikeLouorg named for Lou Gehrig to honor the
example he set for all people living with ALS The foundationrsquos
mission is to raise public awareness about ALS to help finance critical
medical research and to provide urgently-needed support for victims
and their families in Western Pennsylvania Sadly Neil passed away
on March 24 2015 Suzanne and their children Abby and Patrick
continue LiveLikeLouorg in his memory
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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5 K H O M E R U N
5 0 5 0 R A F F L E S
More than 5000 runners walkers and fans of all ages and abilities
participated in the fifth annual Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home Run
on Saturday April 18 Runners and One Mile Family Fun Run
participants crossed the finish line on the field at PNC Park and
enjoyed a post-race party with delicious food and beverages
Pirates fans were able to contribute to Pirates Charities while trying
their luck by participating in the Pirates Charities 5050 Raffles
supported by Rivers Casino at all Pirates home games Tickets were
available from 5050 kiosks and roaming ticket sellers and one lucky
fan took home 50 of the total pot after each game
R U N N E R S A N D W A L K E R S
5000
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
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P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L The Pirat es suppor t yout h base bal l i n our reg ion by provid ing opport uni ties to lea rn and pla y base bal land softball The Pirates also strive to provide resources to those who share the love of the game through
educational programming donated equipment and by providing a forum to help youth baseball and softball
grow in our community
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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J U N I O R P I R A T E S
R B I
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) provides baseball
and softball programming to over 1000 boys and girls ages 6-18
through the Boys amp Girls Clubs of Western PA The RBI mission
is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball
among underserved youth through instruction and competitive play whi le encour agi ng youth to ach iev e academi cal ly demon str ate good
sportsmanship and contribute positively to the community
In addition to providing full financial support to the RBI program
Pirates Charities donated equipment hosted coaches clinics led
by Pirates alumni and softball clinics led by Pirates ball girls and
provided scholarships to youth participating in local tournaments and
clinics The Pirates also hosted a Baseball Tomorrow Fund equipment
drive to support the program Two local teams participated in the 2015
RBI Regional Tournament in Prince Georgersquos Count y Maryland and
vis ited a n ear by col lege on t he way
Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Marauders partner to support
the Bradenton RBI program through donated equipment uniforms
promotional items and transportation to the RBI Regional
Tourn ame nt The Marauders pla yers a ssi st RBI coache s dur ing the
season and oftentimes Bradenton RBI teams enjoy using the Pirate
City fields for games and practices Pirate City also hosts an annual
holiday party for RBI participants
The Bra den ton RBI Jun ior Boy s Team advanc ed to the RBI World
Series that was held in Texas this year They finished the series with
a record of 1-3 in games against Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI
Dominican Republic North RBI and Houston Astros RBI
Junio r P ira tes is sup por ted thr ough a par tne rsh ip bet ween Pirat esCharities and the City of Pittsburghrsquos BIG League Sports Program
Through thi s e ffo rt kids age s 4-8 are int roduce d t o basebal l
fundamentals in 20 different communities Pirates Charities provided
caps t-shirts and banners to all participants2 0 1 5 P I T T S B U R G H R B I C O M M U N I T I E S
Braddock
Carnegie
Duquesne
Hil l Distr ict
Homewood
McKeesport
Mt Oliver
North ViewHeights
Shadyside
Wi lk in sb ur g
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
200
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Y O U T H B A S E B A L L S U M M I T
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting hosted the Pirates first ever ldquoYouth Baseball
Summitrdquo at PNC Park on June 12 More than 25 community leaders gathered tobegin to discuss and address the questionmdashhow can we encourage and improve
participation in youth baseball and softball in our region Players Andrew
McCutchen and Neil Walker stopped by to share their thoughts and help
coaches and facilitators in the Pittsburgh region think about how to keep young
people active and engaged with Americarsquos Pastime
C O A C H I N G B O Y SI N T O M E N
B I G L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Thr oug h the FISA Foun dat ion Pi rat es Cha rities has int roduce d t he Coa chi ng
Boys into Men (CBIM) program to selected Pittsburgh RBI communities The
CBIM curriculum gives coaches the tools to discuss important issues with their
teams including bullying respect toward women aggression and more To assist
wit h t he del ive ry of thi s p rogram Pirat es Cha rities off ered a n i ntr oducto ry
session for coaches at PNC Park with special guest speaker Pirates Manager
Clint Hurdle and several members of his coaching staff
Young bas eba ll and sof tball ath let es took the fie ld at PNC Park for the 2015Mayorrsquos Cup championship games Teams from across the region played on the
same field as their favorite players and raised funds for Special Olympics by
collecting donations at the gates The 2015 BIG League Champions were
12U Softball - Brookline 2 15U Softball - Swissvale 18U Softball - Brighton
Heights Little League - Carrick Pony - Greenfield Colt - Greenfield and
Super Colt - Brighton Heights
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P L A Y B A L L
Boys and girls between the ages of five and 12
had the chance to ldquoplay ballrdquo on the field at PNC
Park as a part of the Pirates Play Ball event for
youth The Play Bal l p rogram is a coll abo rat ive
initiative between MLB and USA Baseball toencourage widespread participation in all forms
of baseball activities At the Pirates Play Ball
Event kids participated in interactive baseball
softball activities with Pirates alumni front
office staff and mascots Equipment was donated
by Dickrsquos Sporting Goods with a healthy lunch
provided by Chick-fil-A
K I D S P A R T I C I P A T E D
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
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P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H The Pirat es str ive to be vis ib le in the g rea ter Pittsbu rgh commun ity a nd mak e a n impa ct on those in need Pirate splayers their wives alums and front office executives and staff give their time and talents to reach out to diverse
communities in our region The Pirates are pleased to help make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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A N D R E W M 983139 C U T C H E N
Major League Baseball recognized the community outreach efforts of
Andrew McCutche n when he was named the 2015 Nati ona l R oberto
Clemente Award Winner an honor named for the legendary Pirates
outfielder for his positive contributions on and off the field including
sportsmanship and community involvement Andrew is just the secondPirates player to receive this award after Willie Stargell was honored
as the winner in 1974
McCutchen was selected thanks to his consistent focus on helping
the less fortunate and making a difference in the community His
signature program with Pirates Charities ldquoCutchrsquos Crewrdquo raises funds
for local non-profit organizations through the efforts of his Pittsburgh
Marathon team Funds are designated to local organizations including
Light of Life Rescue Mission Habitat for Humanity Homeless
Childrenrsquos Education Fund and many others When Cutch hears aboutindividuals and organizations in need he goes out of his way to assist
such as this past year when the City Mission in Washington PA
suffered a devastating fire and Cutchrsquos Crew made a donation that was
matched by Pirates Charities
Thr oughout his career Andrew has provid ed specia l e xpe rienc es for
children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish
Foundation In 2015 four different kids selected meeting Andrew as
their ultimate wish and he made each dream come true in a special
unique way
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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C L I N T H U R D L E
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his wife Karla are strong
supporters of national and local charities helping kids and families
Clint is the national spokesman for the Prader Willi Syndrome
Associ ati on (PWSA) and sup por ts loc al fam ili es thr ough W ins f or
Kids which raises money for The Childrenrsquos Institute of PittsburghrsquosPrader Willi Syndrome Program Clint and Karla also co-chaired The
Childrenrsquos Institutersquos Make an Amazing Difference Campaign Launch
event earlier this year to help raise even more funds for the amazing
kids helped by The Childrenrsquos Institute
Clint is active in the Pittsburgh region serving as a speaker and
chairman for multiple events and organizations throughout the year
including Habitat for Humanity Carson Middle School and Urban
Impact Foundation
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
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P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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R A Y S E A R A G E
Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage loaned his name and likeness
to a great cause working with North Country Brewing to create
ldquoUncle Ray Searagersquos Bucco Blonderdquo All proceeds from this brew
benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
P I R A T E S B R O A D C A S T E R S
Our Pirates Broadcasting team spend time outside the booth helping
local nonprofits raise money and awareness This year Greg Brown
served as the Honorary Chair of the 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis
Steve Blass was Honorary Chair for the Heinz History Center Golf
Outing and Family Hospice and Palliative Carersquos ldquoWe Are Familyrdquoevent Tim Neverett served as emcee for several events throughout
the year including the Pirates Tales Summer Reading Program John
Wehner w as an act ive par ticip ant in the Pittsburgh RBI Wi nte r
Coaches Clinics providing tips to local little league coaches to help
them improve their teams Bob Walk supported Pirates Charities by
participating in the charityrsquos annual golf outing
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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C H A R L I E M O R T O N
N E I L W A L K E R
Charlie Morton has long supported our US Military and
vetera ns t hrough gift s o f t ime and fin anc ial contr ibuti ons
He is a consistent supporter of Wounded Warrior Project
and Operation Troop Appreciation and oftentimes welcomes
vetera ns and member s o f our arm ed ser vices when t hey visitPNC Park In recognition of his outstanding service to our
military and veterans Charlie was nominated for the 2015 Bob
Feller Act of Valor Award which recognizes and honors those
who sup por t o ur ser vic e m en and women
Neil Walker is active in his home town and once again served
as co-chair of Pirates Charities annual golf outing designating
a portion of the eventrsquos proceeds to Animal Friends and pediatric
patients Neil also supported other non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region meeting with youth from the Clint Seymour
Play Ball Fund and even making a wish come true with the
Twilight Wish Foun dat ion which hon ors our oldest genera tions
by fulfilling their wishes
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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J O S H H A R R I S O N
Jos h Harr ison v isi ted the Sto-Rox Boys a nd Gir ls Clu b t his
season to meet with the kids and encourage them to study hard
in school Harrison also helped facilitate the purchase of new
iPads for the Clubrsquos technology lab to give the kids the tools
they need to succeed
Jos h a lso hos ted an ldquoAl l-S tar Din ner Fundra ise rrdquo at Edd ie
Merlots in Pittsburgh on August 30 to raise money for Blessings
in a Backpack
F R A N C I S C OC E R V E L L I
Francisco Cervelli shared his love for art and cooking with kids
at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Pittsburgh In August he led the
ldquoCervelli Culinary Craft Camprdquo at the museum for kids from
local YMCA summer programs Kids had the opportunity to
learn cooking tips from the Pirates catcher and then show offtheir painting skills with a painting of the Pirate Parrot
T T
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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B O B N U T T I N G
Pirates and Pirates Charities Chairman Bob Nutting leads the
ballclubrsquos charitable efforts and can often be seen out and about
in the Pittsburgh regional community supporting local non-profit
events and sharing the mission of Pirates Charities with others In
Apr il he was the keynote spea ker at a ldquoFriends o f S coutingrdquo brea kfa stfor the Boy Scouts of America And in November he accepted the
Associ ati on of Fundra isi ng Prof ess ion als rsquo Nation al Philanthropy
Day Award on behalf of Pirates Charities as ldquoOutstanding
Philanthropic Organizationrdquo
F R A N K C O O N E L L Y amp
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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F R A N K C O O N E L L Y ampN E A L H U N T I N G T O N
Pirates President Frank Coonelly and his wife Debbie and General
Manager Neal Huntington and his wife Becca once again partnered
to present ldquoRed White and Brewrdquo This beer and wine pairing event
raised money for LiveLikeLouorg an organization that providescare and comfort to families in Western PA affected by Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and supports scientific research aimed at
finding a cure for this devastating disease Frank and Neal both spend
time throughout the year showing their support at various community
and Pirates Charities events Whether speaking at non-profit
fundraisers serving on non-profit boards or otherwise supporting
charitable programs Frank and Neal serve as an example for all the
members of the Pirates team and Front Office of the importance of
being active in our community
C A R E A V A N C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
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P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N
The 2014 P irate s CARE-a-v an p resented by Highmark visit ed 11
cities over three days to make a significant impact in surrounding
Pittsburgh communities Pirates players coaches and broadcasters
took part in more than 20 community events at area non-profits and
schools throughout Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
I N W I N T E R C O A T S S C H O O L S U P P L I E S H O L I D A Y C H E E R A N D M O R E
C I T I E S
C A R E 983085 A 983085 V A N V I S I T E D
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
$72000
11
20
F A I T H N I G H T
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
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own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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F A I T H N I G H T
On Thursday August 20 Manager Clint Hurd le members of the
Pirates team coaching staff and their wives shared their faith with
fans after the conclusion of the Pirates game versus the Giants All
fans were welcome to come into the stands near the Pirates dugout
and players and coaches took turns speaking to the crowd andanswering questions about what their faith means to them More
than 10000 fans stayed for this annual postgame event
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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Each member of the Pirates team helps raise money for Pirates
Charities by participating in fundraising events throughout the year
Whether by min gli ng wit h d onors s hoo ting clays wit h spon sors o r
spending the day on the golf course with some of their biggest fansthe Pittsburgh Pirates team plays a huge role in making Pirates
Charities programs possible
The fir st eve nt of the yea r took place in the P irate s S pri ng Tra in ing
home of Bradenton Florida with the Spring Training Golf Classic
on March 1 Then the 10th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic
took place on Monday June 29 at the Club at Nevillewood where
over 120 participants got to golf with some of their favorite Pirates
players coaches alumni and front office executives while supporting
Pirates Charities The Pittsburgh golf outing is co-chaired byPirates President Frank Coonelly Professor and Chair of the AGH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Patrick DeMeo and Pirates
Infielder Nei l Walker
More than 128 participants came to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort for the seventh annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays
Invitational on July 8 The event is chaired by Pirates and Pirates
Charities Chairman Bob Nutting Pirates celebrities spent the day
wit h p art ici pan ts e njoying the scen ic and chall eng ing spo rt ing clays
course at Seven Springs
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E SE V E N T S
P I R A T E S W I V E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I R A T E S W I V E S
Members of the Pirates Wives Organization contributed their time
and talents to help raise money and give comfort to members of the
Pittsburgh community On August 19 playersrsquo wives volunteered at
the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to help prepare emergency kits for
domestic violence shelters
The Pirat es wives were act ive in severa l P ira te s Char it ies Fundra isi ng
events answering phones during the Pirates Charities ROOT Sports
Auction a nd creati ng and don ati ng player -th eme d bask ets to raf fle
off during Stand Up 2 Cancer night at PNC Park
R A I S E D F O R S U 2 C F R O MP I R A T E S W I V E S P L A Y E R B A S K E T S
$
6000
A L U M N I
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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A L U M N I
Former Pirates players remain involved in the Pittsburgh community even
after their playing careers have concluded The 29th annual Pirates Alumni
Golf Classic was held at South Hills Country Club on Monday July 21
and raised over $90000 for local charities
Pirates alums also took their baseball skills out in the community teaching
basics to Miracle League athletes at the Miracle League of Western
Pennsylvania during their annual Fantasy Camp Grant Jackson Barry Jones
and Ken Macha were celebrity instructors at this yearrsquos event Pirates Alumni
also helped local little leaguers learn baseball basics at the 2015 Pirates Play
Ball event at PNC Parkmdashinstructors included Grant Jackson Barry Jones
Chris Peters and Omar Moreno
In memory of longtime Pirates manager Chuck Tanner the ldquoWe Are Familyrdquo
Fund was established through Pirates Charities in 2011 During Spring
Train ing a m emb er of the P irate s mino r l eague fam ily i s honored wit h t heChuck Tanner Award that is given to the staff person who best exemplifies
Chuckrsquos optimism dedication and commitment to the game of baseball The
2015 Chuck Tanner honoree was Pirates Minor League Coach Cecilio Beltre
Former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen helped put smiles on kidsrsquo faces
this year with CC Champions a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps kids
wit h c anc er through year-l ong fri endships wit h i nsp irati ona l r ole models
Alums Sid Bream a nd Jim R ooker also p art ici pat ed
Photo courtesy of CCChampions
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S T A L E S
Pittsburgh Pirates and Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh teamed up this summer for Pirates
Tales Now in its e igh th season the P irate s
Tales progra m e ncoura ges kid s t o s et readin g
goals during the summer months and read their
way all the way to PNC Park
Students participating in the Pirates Tales
program set their summer reading goals at
their local Carnegie Library Once they achieve
their reading goal they are entered into a
contest to attend a Pirates game with a special
story time pregame event
Studies show that children who read six or
more books over the summer gained more inreading achievement than children who did
not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Pirates want to turn reading into
a family habit
F R O N T O F F I C E
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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V O L U N T E E R D A Y
On Thursday July 9 over 40 Pittsburgh Pirates and ROOT Sports
employees partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pittsburgh
Cares at the Pittsburgh Pirates Day of Caring Volunteers visited
Pittsburgh Faison Elementary Schoolrsquos Summer Dreamerrsquos AcademyProgram which serves 500 students ages 6-12 Some volunteers read
a book about Roberto Clemente to students Others led activities
to teach kids about sportsmanship and working together as a team
Children ended the day by putting what they learned about giving
back to the community to good use each child made cards for
vetera ns or sen iors in nur sin g h omes
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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H E R I T A G E W E E K E N D
On Friday July 10 the Pirates kicked off their annual African
American Her itage Weekend wit h a luncheon fea turing
McKeesport native and two-time Olympic basketball gold
medalist Swin Cash The festivities continued with an on-fieldpregame ceremony honoring six community champions chosen
for their contributions to the Pittsburgh area
2 0 1 5 C O M M U N I T Y C H A M P I O N S
Emefa Aku Akwayena ndash Pine Richland High School Student
Tru Di xo n ndash Im an i Ch ri st ia n Ac ad em y
Dion Dupree ndash Grind Mode Management
Daniel le Parson Rush ndash Achieva
Stephen Shelton ndash Trade Inst itute of Pittsburgh
Debra Smallwood ndash Volunteer
Heritage Weekend continued on Saturday July 11 with the Josh
Gibson Scholarship awards given to two graduating seniors to help
defray the cost of higher education 2015 Scholarship recipients were
James E Bu rke Jr who wil l be a ttending Morehou se Uni versit y andFrancesca Guarino who will be attending the University of Dayton
The weekend c onc lud ed wit h a pregame ldquoYouth Baseba ll Day rdquo salute
that included 500 kids and coaches from the Pittsburgh Reviving
Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program Following the salute the
Pirates and Jefferson Awards Foundation honored youth from
Pittsburghrsquos Brashear High School Students in Action (SIA) Team
The SIA tea m w as select ed as the 2015 Jef fer son Awards Pittsburgh
Regional Recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School Team
J A C K I E R O B I N S O N D A Y
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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53
A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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55
S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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The Jac kie Rob ins on Day Art Es say and Poet ry Contes t a sks
students in grades 3 ndash 8 to consider the life and legacy of Jackie
Robinson who broke MLBrsquos color barrier in 1947 More than
3000 entries were received this year representing 140 schools
in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Winners wererecognized on the PNC Park field before a Pirates home game
A R T E S S A Y A N D P O E T R Y
C O N T E S T E N T R I E S3000L A T I N O C E L E B R A T I O N
The Pirat es a lon g with t he Pittsbu rgh Metropoli tan Area Hisp ani c
Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development
Corporation hosted the annual Latino Reception on May 4 in the
Pittsburgh Baseball Club at PNC Park 175 local leaders attended
to meet with Pirates players coaches and trainers Latino inspired
food and salsa dancing made for a great evening of celebrating the
Pittsburgh Hispanic community
D I S A B I L I T Y A W A R E N E S S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
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Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
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Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
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B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
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For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
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The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
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661
1526 941
142
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R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
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1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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The P irate s Disabi li ty Awareness ser ies took place ove r thre e days
at PNC Park June 10 was the Disability Awareness Celebration
kickoff and street fair which included resource booths from
partners including MobilityWorks Passavant Memorial Homes the
United Wayrsquos 21 and Able Program and Three Rivers Center for
Independent Living Over 350 fans joined in this celebration that
helped to foster a culture of inclusion among Pirates fans
Two addi tiona l Aw areness Days throughout the season helped
provide resources and awareness for specific populations within
the disability community July 8 focused on helping students
wit h d isa bil it ies tra nsi tion from h igh school to col lege and w as
highlighted by a visit from Americarsquos Disability Rights Museum on
Wheel s in honor o f t he 25t h a nniver sar y o f t he ADA Th e Au gus t 5
Awarene ss Day ben efi ted Adaptive Spo rts
D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
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A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5768
55
S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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56
A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5968
57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
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53
A W A R E N E S S
In 2015 every member of the Pirates team and front office staff
received training to help recognize and prevent domestic violence
and to provide resources for victims and allies Pirates President
Frank Coonelly also solidified the commitment of the Piratesorganization to prevent domestic violence by signing the FISA
Foundationrsquos ldquoNo Morerdquo Fatherrsquos Day Pl edge to End Gender
Violence
The P irate s a lso help supp ort tho se suf fer ing from d omesti c
viole nce by col lec ting sha mpoo a nd soap f rom tea m h ote l s tay s
throughout the season which are then used in domestic violence
shelter emergency kits
S P E C I A L O L Y M P I C S T O R C H R U NK I C K 983085 O F F
For several years the Pirates have hosted the start of
the ldquoBe a Fan Torch Runrdquo fundraiser benefitting SpecialOlympics PA The 3-day segmented 150 mile run starts
at PNC Park and concludes at Penn State University
More than 35 Law Enforcement Teams from across the
Commonwealth participate This yearrsquos Run began at
PNC Parkrsquos home plate on June 2
C O M M I S S I O N E R rsquo SI N I T I A T I V E
A L S A W A R E N E S S
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I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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55
S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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56
A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5968
57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6068
58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
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63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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54
I N I T I A T I V EM L B P A G I V E B A C K
P L A Y C L I N I C
M L B A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S
M O T H E R rsquo S D A Y
Thanks to t hes e two progra ms t hou sands of complimen tary ticke ts
were dis tri but ed to quali fy ing nonprofit organi zat ion s The goal of
the programs is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwisehave the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game
PLAY partners with MLB teams their trainers and players to
educate young people about the dangers of steroid use and to
promote a healthy and active lifestyle On July 24 Pirates Head
Train er Todd Tomczyk a nd his sta ff hos ted a PLAY c lin ic at PNC
Park for local youth The Taylor Hooton Foundation also made a
special presentation on drug abuse
Aut ism Awar eness Day was held on Apri l 19 a nd helped the
Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks raise funds and awareness
for families affected by autism Members of Autism Speaks Board
of Directors and several beneficiaries were recognized on the field
prior to the game
On Tuesday July 7 members of local ALS support organizations
were honored on t he fie ld pri or to a game in recogn it ion of MLBrsquos
4ALS Awareness day
The P irate s j oin ed Major League Base bal l t o honor wome n
impacted by breast cancer as a part of MLBrsquos annual Motherrsquos
Day celebration MLB contest winner Kate Crawford was named
the Pirates honorary bat girl for the Sunday May 10 game
She was the winner of a special contest to recognize baseballfans affected by breast cancer Cathy was honored in a special
pregame ceremony received MLB pink merchandise and had the
opportunity to watch the game from the Pirates Charities Suite
wit h h er fam ily a nd fri ends
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55
S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
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56
A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
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58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
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63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
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64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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55
S P R I N G T R A I N I N G W A K E L A N D H O R I Z O N SA C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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56
A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5968
57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6168
59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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56
A C A D E M Y S U P P O R T
F O O D D R I V EF S L C O M M U N I T YS E R V I C E A W A R D
B E N E F I T G A M E S
During Spring Training each year the city of Bradenton and
Manatee County welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates players coaches
and staff while they train and prepare for the upcoming season
Bradenton is the Piratesrsquo second home and the team gives back to
Bradenton and Manatee County in a variety of ways That work is
continued by the Bradenton Marauders players and staff throughout
the year
Pirates and Marauders staff show their commitment to education
by supporting Wakeland Elementary and nearby Horizons Academy
throughout the year In addition to hosting Student-of-the-Month
lunches several staff members serve as mentors for students enrolledin the two schools
The P irate s helped the l ess for tunate a nd fed the hun gr y dur ing
Spring Training 2015 Fans were asked to bring canned food to
a select game to benefit the Mayorrsquos ldquoFeed the Hungryrdquo program
Add it ion all y lef tover food f rom the P irate s c lubhou se was donate dto Our Daily Bread a community driven organization devoted to
feeding the hungry
The Braden ton Marauders rsquo work througho ut the yea r was honored
by the Florida State League for the second consecutive year when
the organization was awarded with the prestigious John Henry Moss
Award wh ich recogn izes ongoin g c ommitmen t t o c har itabl e s ervice
and support and leadership within the community
At McKechnie Field Pirat es Spr ing Trainin g benefit games rai sed
money for non-profit organizations in the region At each benefit
game a portion of every ticket sold was contributed to charities
including the Manatee Education Foundation Wakeland Elementary
Rogers Garden Elementary the United Way and the Boys and Girls
Club of Manatee County There was also a designated Military
Apprec ia tion Day as a part of the benefi t s eri es
L A T I N A M E R I C A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5968
57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6068
58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6168
59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 5968
57
Estorga Dominican Republic is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Latin American Headquarters The Pirates reach out to individuals
and families in this region helping to improve their lives and make a
positive impact Each year the Pirates host a group of local children
to a holiday party at the Dominican facility Kids are treated to a
ballpark picnic receive Pirates gifts and get to play ball with the pros
The Pirat es also p rov ide educat ion al opportun it ies for the ir
Dominican players In the Dominican Republic many players have
not finished schooling when they join a professional baseball club
The Pirat es provide indiv idu ali zed educat ion progra ms for players
at the Dominican academy and in 2015 14 players received a
Dominican High School Diploma This was the sixth consecutive
High School Graduation at the Academy
C E N T R A LB L O O D B A N K
C H I C K 983085 F I L 983085 A A R A M A R K ampL E V Y
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6068
58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6168
59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6068
58
B L O O D B A N K
The P irate s p art nered wit h Cent ral
Blood Bank to host four blood drives
at PNC Park in 2015 Donors received
complimentary Pirates tickets and hadthe opportunity to meet Pirates alums
More than 1747 units were donated
in 2015 which could save over 5200
lives It is important that those who can
donate do donate
Chick-fil-A has long been a strong
supporter of Pirates Charities providing
assistance for various events throughout
the year For example Chick-fil-A
provided chicken sandwiches to runners
as they completed the Pittsburgh Pirates
5K Home Run in April and donated
lunch for all the kids at Pittsburgh
Ars ena l E lem entary w hen the t eam
hosted an assembly and dropped off
school suppli es on Clement e Day
Chick-fil-A was also on-hand to
provide healthy lunches for the
participants at the September 26
Pirates Play Ball Event
L E V Y
PNC Park concessionaires ARAMARK and
Levy Restaurants support Pirates Charities
and give back to the Pittsburgh Community
ARAMARK annually supports P iratesCharities by partnering on a holiday event
for Pressley Ridge as part of the teamrsquos
annual Winter CARE-a-van generously
contributes to the Pirates 5K Home Run
and works closely with the team on all of
its Make-A-Wish efforts
Levy Restaurants once again donated
complimentary food and beverage to all
VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party recipients
through the ldquoLevy Caresrdquo program Levy also
provided a specially designed discounted
menu for the Pirates Charities Suite to give
the team charityrsquos special guests a night to
remember at the ballpark
C O C A 983085 C O L A D I C K rsquo SS P O R T I N G
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6168
59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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59
Coca-Cola supported Pirates Charities
by donating thousands of bottles of
water sport s d rink and soda a t v ari ous
events throughout the year Coca-Cola
supported the Pittsburgh Pirates 5K
Home Run Pirates Charities Golf
Outing Miracle League Fantasy Camps
and more
S P O R T I N GG O O D S
In addition to generous in-kind
donations and event sponsorships for
Pirates Charities fundraising eventsDickrsquos Sporting Goods donated baseball
softball and tee ball equipment to
provide a day of baseball fun at the
September 26 Pirates Play Ball Event
Dickrsquos is committed to helping kids stay
active and continuing to grow youth
baseball and softball in our region
Dickrsquos also teamed up with Pirates
Charities and Project Bundle Up for
several winter clothing shopping eventsfor kids and families in need during the
2014 Pirates Charities CARE-a-van
P I T T S B U R G HB R E W I N G
S E R V I C EL I N K
P P GI N D U S T R I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
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60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
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C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6268
60
B R E W I N GC O M P A N Y
Pittsburgh Brewing Company supported
Itrsquos About the Warrior Foundation with
a specially designed limited editioncamouflage Iron City can A portion of
the proceeds from each of the camo cans
was don ate d t o IATW dur ing a s pec ial
pre-game on-field ceremony prior to the
Jul y 9 Pirat es vs Cardin als gam e
L I N K
ServiceLink contributed $500 for
every Pirates save in 2015 to the
Folded Flag Foundation The Folded
Flag Foundation is a non-profit thatenlists the publicrsquos financial support for
families of those fallen heroes who
have lost their lives as a result of hostile
action Led by NL saves leader Mark
Melancon the Pirates relievers saved
54 games in 2015 ServiceLink
generously rounded their contribution
up to a total of $30000 for 2015
I N D U S T R I E SF O U N D A T I O N
In 2015 over 10000 youth participated
in the Pirates ldquoEducation Daysrdquo program
that provides an educational fieldtrip to the ballpark Students from
95 schools came to PNC Park this
summer and received a workbook and
took part in an educational scavenger
hunt that included a special scoreboard
weather presen tat ion by KDKA TV rsquos
Jef f Verzy la The progra m w orkbook i s
underwritten by Pirates Charities the
PPG Industries Foundation and Trib
Total Media
W E S T I N G H O U S E T R I B T O T A LM E D I A
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6368
61
For every error-free game the Pirates
played in 20 15 Westinghouse
contributed $500 to ASSET Stem
Education The total contribution came
to $42500
Westi nghous e a lso presented the P irate s
Scholastic Achievement program
providing complimentary Pirates tickets
to recognize teachers principals and
students who exemplify outstanding
academic performance
M E D I A
In addition to sponsorship of the Pirates
Education Days Trib Total Media
donated 40000 Stand Up 2 Cancer
ldquocheer cardsrdquo for SU2C night at PNCPark Fans had the opportunity to
wri te the n ame of a l ove d one aff ect ed
by cancer and stand together to honor
those individuals
L E T rsquo S G O B U C S L E T rsquo S G O G R E E N
Th d bl b f h k l
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6468
62
The P irates are com mitted to susta ina ble pra ct ices by foc usi ng on three key e lem ent s
ndash recycling conservation and awareness The Pirates ldquoLetrsquos Go Bucs Letrsquos Go Greenrdquo
program integrates greening initiatives sustainable business practices and educational
outreach throughout the Pirates organization and the P NC Park facility
T O N S O F P A P E R
T O N S O F A L U M I N U M
T O N S O F C A R D B O A R D T O N S O F P L A S T I C
T O N S O F F R Y E R O I L S
126
661
1526 941
142
T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 T H E P I R A T E S R E C Y C L E D
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6568
63
R O C K A N D W R A P I T U P
In partnership with concessionaires ARAMARK and Levy the Pittsburgh
Pirates support Rock and Wrap it Up Inc by recovering prepared but
untouched food from PNC Park throughout the baseball season The
collected food is donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A t ota l o f 2 085 p oun ds of food were recovered dur ing the 2015 season
T O N S O F Y A R D W A S T E
T O N S O F G L A S S T O N S O F O T H E R M E T A L S T O N S O F O T H E RR E C Y C L A B L E S
T O N S O F F O O D W A S T E T O N S O F E 983085 W A S T E432
1142 138 2811
9716 23
C O N T A C T U S
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S A N DC O M M U N I T Y A N D P U B L I C
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6668
64
PNC Park at North Shore
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-325-4992
Senior Vice President Community and Public Affairs
Executive Director Pirates Charities
Director Community Relations
Manager Pirates Charities
Community Relations Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Admini strat ive Assi stant
412-325-4944
piratescomcommunity
bucscommunity
facebookcompirates
Create a My Pirates Account and get your
own myPirates address at piratescom
P I T T S B U R G H P I R A T E S
A F F A I R S S T A F F M E M B E R S
P H O N E
P A T T Y P A Y T A S
M I C H E L L E C A P O B I A N C O
J A C K I E H U N T E R
J O N A D 983141 C H E L L I S
J O E L G R A Y
R O B I N H A N N A
F A X
W E B S I T E
F O L L O W U S O N T W I T T E R
L I K E U S O N F A C E B O O K
D O N A T I O N P R O G R A M
The Pirat es help e lig ibl e non-profit organi zat ion s r ais e money a nd sup por t the ir missions by don ati ng compli men tar y t icket s
and autographed items For more information about requesting a donation from the Pirates please visit piratescomdonations
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6768
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S
7212019 Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Community Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpittsburgh-pirates-2015-community-report 6868
P I R A T E S C H A R I T I E S