Pirates Charities

Remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for the freedom of our country. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

Special Olympics Pennsylvania officially kicked off its Summer Games today at PNC Park with the Be a Fan Torch Run.

We had a great morning at our Special Olympics Torch Lighting and Run here at PNC Park! Thank you, Special Olympics Pennsylvania Association (SOPA) for joining us. The program included speeches from SOPA leadership and local and state dignitaries. Additionally, local law enforcement joined Special Olympics athletes for a lap around the bases before beginning their relay run to State College.

Yesterday, Pirates Charities had the honor of joining the Field For Kids program in celebration of renovating Meyersdale Youth Baseball field. The event included an on-field ceremony, ticket drawing for prizes, Pierogi Race, and first pitch by our very own, @Pirate_Parrot!

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Penelope Byler, a friend of @LendingHearts, to the game. Penelope is a rhabdomyosarcoma survivor and has been in remission since 2019. Bryan Reynolds hosted her special day at the ballpark as she was able to watch BP with her 10U softball team, play catch on the field, throw out the first pitch, and even hold the finish line for the Pierogi Race! Her and her friends/family were special guests of Bob Nutting as they watched the game from a World Series suite. We're so proud of Penelope and her continued strength and resilience 🖤💛

This morning, a couple of Pirates players and mascots met up at @sheetz to welcome a group from the Special Olympics. The athletes were able to fuel up on their favorite snacks and MTO items before they compete today! 💪

In Pittsburgh, our sports teams don't just share colors. We share a commitment to supporting our community. We've joined forces with the @penguins and @steelers to support the @PghFoodBank. We are #BurghProud ➡️ pittsburghfoodbank.org/burghproud

Registration is now open for our annual Family Walk! 👟 sign up now: pirates.com/familywalk

This week, Paul surprised over 600 local high school students at the 171sst Refueling Wing for All Star Leadership Day, where they learned what a career in the Air Force looks like.

Today, Pirates Charities joined the City of Pittsburgh and Laborers to launch a Citywide Fields for Kids commitment to strengthen neighborhood fields across Pittsburgh. This effort expands the impact of Pirates Charities long-running Fields for Kids program on city fields, supporting critical upgrades and renovations. 🔗 mlb.com/pirates/news/p…

We’re going to bat with @PNCBank to highlight local small businesses for the seventh year in a row! Congratulations to these six small business winners, who will each receive marketing resources and financial support this season: SwingCity Sports HandinHand Counseling Services Pittsburgh Dance Workshop Fat Butcher Hop Farm Brewing Company Brave Bean Coffee Company More Info ➡️ pirates.com/smallbusiness

Another successful annual equipment drive ⚾️🖤💛 Fans stopped by PNC Park this past weekend to donate gently used gear that will be sent to youth baseball programs in the Dominican Republic, helping to grow the game beyond Pittsburgh.

Tomorrow from 10am-1pm we'll host our Baseball & Softball Equipment Drive at PNC Park. All gently used baseball and softball items are accepted, and those who donate will receive a free ticket to a *2026 Pirates Game. *Exclusions Apply.

Today we’re joined by Ernie Withers who thanks to quick CPR response of Pirates training staff, survived a sudden cardiac arrest at Pirate City. Thanks to the support of Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting and others, Ernie has now donated 280 defibrillators to the Manatee County and Pittsburgh area communities

Today, we hosted our annual Miracle League Fantasy Camp in Manasota, Fla. Pirates players and coaches joined Miracle League athletes for fun afternoon of baseball activities.

Tomorrow is the final day to nominate your small business or encourage your favorite small business to apply for our Going to Bat for Small Businesses program, presented by @PNCBank. Apply at pirates.com/smallbusiness

Today, we celebrated #NGWSD by holding our annual volunteer event in collaboration with the @penguins, @pirates, @RivetersSC, @pghpassion, & @OperationWarm to provide female athletes from @PPSnews with gear they need to play & excel in their sport! 📝: bit.ly/3NZLIkE

Coaches! Make plans to join us for our annual Coaches Clinic that includes instruction from top collegiate coaches and former players to learn tips, techniques, and more. mlb.com/pirates/commun…