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The Rochester Red Wings announced the Intentional Walk presented by Wegmans to raise money and awareness for children's charities. For one entire homestand, from 9 am-12 pm a Red Wings full-time or part-time staff member, or members of the community will be walking/running on a treadmill set up at Innovative Field.
The Intentional Walk will start at 9 am on Tuesday, July 4 and end with the final out of the Red Wings home game on Sunday, July 9. All money raised will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester, Boys & Girls Club of Geneva and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.
The Red Wings have set a goal of eclipsing 500 miles during the 6-day walk.
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“At Rochester Community Baseball, Community is our middle name and we are always striving to be much more than just a baseball team,” said Red Wings General Manager DAN MASON. “ We know that a lot of organizations in town are doing amazing things for the youth in our community, but they need our help. We felt this would be a great way to highlight the amazing work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester, the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester in serving our community while simultaneously raising much-needed funds for them and encouraging our fans to lead a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to log 500 miles (plus) for these great organizations from July 4th through the 9th. We can’t thank Wegmans enough for partnering with us to make this possible. “
“At Wegmans, one of our core values is making a difference in our community. This partnership is an incredible opportunity to highlight how healthy habits – such as physical activity and healthy eating – can help the youth in our community to feel their best. The messages and inspiration that we and the Rochester Red Wings will share through the Intentional Walk represent a wonderful intersection of family, food, and fun that can serve as a springboard for emotional and physical health” says Wegmans Corporate Nutritionist, KIRBY BRANCIFORTE, RDN.
“We are excited to partner with two Rochester community icons; the Rochester Red Wings and Wegmans as they highlight their commitment to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle,” says Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, DWAYNE MAHONEY. “This serves as inspiration for young people at the Boys & Girls Club and in communities of color that we represent. I cannot think of a better way to promote this initiative than partnering with the Rochester Red Wings and Wegmans.”
“Our partnership with Wegmans has been transformative to dozens of our members who are learning in the workplace in ways that augment their education,” said CARRIE BLEAKLEY, president of Geneva’s Boys & Girls Club board. “Celebrating this work with the Red Wings this year in an honor.”
“We are thrilled to have been selected as one of the charities of choice for The Rochester Red Wings Intentional Walk,” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Chief Executive Officer LISA MATTOON said. “We are thankful for such a community-minded partner, and we are excited to receive this thoughtful donation that will help our organization continue to match the many Rochester-area youth who are awaiting a mentor. Our mission is changing children’s lives for the better, forever, and the awareness the Rochester Red Wings will bring to our organization will certainly help more children ignite their potential and will hopefully encourage more adults to volunteer as a Big.”
The Red Wings will be selling Intentional Walk T-shirts in the Team Store with $8 from each shirt sold donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester and Geneva and Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Rochester. T-shirts are not on sale yet, check back soon to purchase.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester is an after-school youth program where passionate, caring professionals foster a sense of belonging for the youth in Rochester and help shape their path toward a great future. We deliver on this commitment every day by providing a dedicated, neighborhood-based facility designed solely for youth programs and activities where kids feel physically and emotionally safe, connect with others, and build skills and confidence. Our doors are open six days a week – after school and on Saturdays – when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets. We provide an affordable, high-quality Club experience by helping kids reach their full potential under the guidance and mentorship of our caring, trained, and trustworthy staff and volunteers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, Inc, established in 1995, opened its doors at the Goodman Street Facility to the youth of Geneva on September 30, 1996. In 2002, the Club opened the Castle Street Teen Center to serve teens in downtown Geneva. Then in 2009, the club opened the Geneva Community Center and relocated the Teen Center there just yards away from the Geneva Middle School and High School.
Each year, BBBS of Greater Rochester impacts more than 300 youth through unique mentoring programs that serve children and youth in their communities, schools, and in the workplace.
By building a strong, one-to-one and professionally-supported mentoring relationship to serve as a foundation for transformative impact and life skills learning, BBBS’s innovative approaches to expanding mentoring opportunities help to close both the achievement and opportunity gaps that exist for too many underserved children and youth. In short, we develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
The Red Wings introduce the second-ever Intentional Walk
The Red Wings have also partnered with M/Body to offer some unique experiences at the ballpark. Sign up for these at mbodyrochester.com/schedule.
On July 6 at 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm in the outfield. $25/person with % of proceeds going to Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, and Big Brother Big Sister of Rochester.
Saturday 7/8: 9:30AM Yoga at the Park. We will team up with Compass and NYS Yoga Fest for a yoga class. $25/person with % of proceeds going towards the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, and Big Brother Big Sister of Rochester.