Wrigley Field Events
The Cubs are proud to participate in granting wishes to terminally and critically ill children. Whether it's a dream visit to Wrigley Field to see a game or meet a favorite Cub, the team aims to help through the roughest days of a serious illness.
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The Cubs help make wishes come true for very special kids at Wrigley Field. (Cubs Photo)
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The Cubs host dozens of children annually through a unique program coordinated by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The child's day at Wrigley is designed to make their visit special.
If your family has a child who you believe would qualify for a wish experience, please contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation at (312) 943-8710 for the chapter nearest you. Due to the volume of requests, all wishes must come to the Cubs through a recognized wish-granting agency.
Fans hoping to accommodate terminally ill adults are encouraged to contact a similar organization in their community.
Community Programs at Wrigley Field
Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness
The Life Goes campaign is an effort by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to educate citizens on the critical need for organ and tissue donors. Many lives could be saved if more people became organ and tissue donors.
To become an organ or tissue donor today, call (800) 210-2106 or visit your nearest Secretary of State facility.
Share your Life. Your decision could give someone the gift of a lifetime.
Major League Baseball Cancer Strikeout Challenge
The Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball will once again join together in supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and funding for women's cancer services including screening, treatment, research and education. Look for awareness events on or about Mother's Day.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge
The Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are once again teaming up to partner in the Home Run Challenge. Home runs hit in 60 selected games will help raise funds for finding a cure for prostate cancer.
For more information on how you can support the Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge, please call (800) 757-2873 or visit their web site at www.prostatecancerfoundation.org.
Pitch Hit & Run
The Chicago Cubs will be hosting the Team Championships of this year's Pitch, Hit & Run Competition, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball.
Sixteen area winners between the ages of 7 & 14 will advance from local and regional events to compete in the championship at Wrigley Field. The top four scores in each age bracket from all of the 30 Major League Baseball Team Championships will meet and compete during MLB's All-Star Weekend. For more information, please visit www.mlb.com/phr.
Play It Smart When It Comes to the Sun
We all enjoy the summer sun, but please remember to play it smart! Join the Chicago Cubs, MLB and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention during our skin cancer awareness campaign. For more information, please
visit www.playsmartsun.org.
Roberto Clemente Award Day
The Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball will honor a Chicago Cubs player who best demonstrates the values displayed by Roberto Clemente in his commitment to the community and understanding of the value of helping others.
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