River Cats Join MiLB, American Cancer Society 2023 Campaign

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced its plan to hold four fundraising dates for its annual partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) as part of the “Hope At Bat” program, a fundraising and awareness campaign in support of cancer research with a goal to raise $50,000.

This year’s program will consist of four “Donation Days” across the country where on-field performances by players will generate donations to the ACS. The “Hope At Bat” campaign’s donation days will take place on Mother’s Day (May 14), Father’s Day (June 18), the Fourth of July and Sept. 3.

Specifically, the Sacramento River Cats will play host to the Salt Lake Bees this Sunday on Mother’s Day, as well as hosting the Albuquerque Isotopes on Sept. 3, with both games beginning at 1:05 p.m.

“Our long-standing partnership with American Cancer Society has allowed our teams and our great fans to help in the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research, and we are excited to launch this year’s efforts,” said Casey Brett, MLB’s Senior Vice President, Business Development. “This partnership is a particularly rewarding one for MiLB as we strive to make a positive impact in our communities.”

On Mother’s Day (May 14), every strikeout in a MiLB game will be worth $10 to the ACS as part of “Strike Out Breast Cancer Day” across the 60 MiLB games. For Sept. 3, MiLB clubs will join Major League Baseball clubs in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. For every run scored in the Minor Leagues that day, MiLB will donate $15 to the ACS as part of “Give Every Child a Chance to Run Day.”

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. To learn more, visit cancer.org.