Get ready for an evening of fun and elegance. Join Discovery Christian Church as they host "A Night to Remember" with dinner and dancing and a Hollywood-style red carpet. The event is designed to allow those with developmental or physical delays, ages 16-30 in the greater Pittsburgh area, to enjoy an evening out. The Pirates have donated gift bag items for all in attendance. For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Bryan Gratton at (724) 779-1010.
The 5th Annual Pirates Charities Sporting Clays Invitational will take place at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Last year more than 140 participants spent the day with current and former Pirates players, plus broadcasters and front office executives, enjoying the scenic and challenging sporting clays course at Seven Springs. In the process, more than $60,000 was raised in support of the many and varied programs of Pirates Charities. For more information, please call (412) 325-4720.
Saturday, June 15
The Pirate Parrot invites fellow motorcycle riders to join him in a "Poker Run" to benefit the Western PA Prostate Cancer Foundation. During the ride, participants will visit four locations around the Pittsburgh area collecting Pirates player cards in an effort to have their "hand" match the Pirates starting lineup for the June 15th game against the Dodgers. Participants with the best hand will win great Pirates prizes including the chance to change the bases during the game! Complete information »
The 8th Annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic presented by WPAHS will take place at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. Last year, the tournament included more than 100 participants who had the opportunity to spend the afternoon on the golf course with Pirates players such as Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker and Michael McKenry; former Pirates like Bill Mazeroski, Grant Jackson and Bob Friend; plus Pirates broadcasters and front office executives. In 2012, proceeds from the event benefited Pirates Charities programs, including Fields for Kids and Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities). For more information, please call (412) 325-4720.
Friday, July 19 - Saturday, July 20
The Pirate Parrot invites fellow motorcycle riders to join him for his "Weekend Cruise to Cure Prostate Cancer" to benefit the Western PA Prostate Cancer Foundation. Interested riders will travel with the Pirate Parrot to Cincinnati for the Reds vs. Pirates game at Great American Ball Park on July 19th. Complete information »
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on hitting at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 11 a.m. Pirates alumni member and current broadcaster John Wehner will conduct the clinic. The clinic is free of charge for all youth coaches, and is open to coaches and adult volunteers only. Must RSVP prior to attending by e-mailing chaz.kellem@pirates.com
Chaz Kellem, Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives, will be conduct a Diversity Seminar at Sewickley Academy. Kellem will speak with the lower school in the morning, and late-morning to the middle and upper school students.
Saturday, February 9
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on fielding at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 11 a.m. Pirates alumni member Grant Jackson will conduct the clinic. The clinic is free of charge for all youth coaches, and is open to coaches and adult volunteers only. Must RSVP prior to attending by e-mailing chaz.kellem@pirates.com
Monday, February 18
Chaz Kellem, Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives, will speak at Robert Morris University to the RMU Sports Management Club & PR Association at 6 p.m., offering Job Readiness Training.
Thursday, February 21
The 6th Annual Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic will take place at Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida. Please join us for a round of golf with a Pirates celebrity while supporting the efforts of Pirates Charities in the Bradenton area. Complete information »
Friday, February 22
Chaz Kellem, Pirates Manager of Diversity Initiatives, will teach Diversity Training at the Carlow University/Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program.
The Pirates will hold a Baseball Coaches Clinic on pitching and throwing at the Pirates Indoor Baseball Center (Boys & Girls Club, Shadyside, 6 Brownell Place) at 11 a.m. Pirates alumni member Grant Jackson will conduct the clinic. The clinic is free of charge for all youth coaches, and is open to coaches and adult volunteers only. Must RSVP prior to attending by e-mailing chaz.kellem@pirates.com
Runners, walkers and fans of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Pirates 5K Home Run. 5K participants will cross the finish line on the field at PNC Park, and everyone will have the opportunity to win great prizes such as Season Tickets, autographed memorabilia and more! Proceeds raised will benefit Pirates Charities. Complete information »
