Wounded Warrior Amputee Celebrity Softball Game
Composed of veterans and active duty service members who have lost limbs while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, the members of the WWAST have made sacrifices most could never imagine, yet they continue to demonstrate the resolve to overcome any obstacle. With your help, we hope to build on the tremendous success of last year's event and continue to raise awareness for these service members as they strive to prove that "life without a limb is limitless."
Tickets for the Nationals-Red Sox exhibition game/Celebrity Softball Classic are on sale through a special ticket link at nationals.com/wwast. A portion of each ticket purchased through this link will be donated to the Washington Nationals Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.
April 15:
Jackie Robinson Day
The Nationals and MLB will once again recognize April 15 as the most significant moment in league history - the day Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. MLB sets this day aside in an effort to highlight the life, values and accomplishments of Jackie Robinson. All players throughout the league will wear #42 on this day.
April 22:
Washington Informer Spelling Bee
June
June 2:
Pitch, Hit & Run
An MLB-sponsored free skills competition, Pitch, Hit & Run provides children ages 7 through 14 the opportunity to showcase their baseball skills. Team Championship events are hosted at all 30 Major League ballparks and the National Finals will be held at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.
June 3:
Youth Baseball and Softball Day Baseball Equipment Drive In partnership with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The Nationals will collect new or gently used baseball and softball equipment as part of the annual Baseball Equipment Drive on Sunday, June 3, when they take on the Atlanta Braves. This year's equipment drive will benefit D.C. Public Schools and D.C. Parks and Recreation. Additionally, The Baseball Tomorrow Fund will provide the D.C. Parks and Recreation with a $5,000 grant to purchase new equipment.
June 6:
Play Sun Smart Skin Cancer Screenings
As part of a joint effort between the Nationals, Major League Baseball, and the American Academy of Dermatology, the team will host skin cancer screenings for fans on June 6.
June 17:
Father's Day
MLB will team up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the Home Run Challenge. The Nationals will work with PCF - the public charity dedicated to finding a cure for prostate cancer - to increase awareness for the disease, while players will wear blue wristbands and blue ribbons on their uniforms.
June 30:
Blood Drive
In partnership with Inova Health SystemThe Nationals will host two blood drives during the 2012 season. Fans who help save a life by donating blood will receive two tickets to a Nationals home game and a special promotional item.
Harris Teeter Food Drive In partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank
The Nationals will collect non-perishable food items for the annual Harris Teeter Food Drive during their weekend series vs. the Colorado Rockies. All items collected will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, which distributes 20 million pounds of food to more than 700 partner agencies each year.
July 8:
Harris Teeter Food Drive
In partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank
The Nationals will collect non-perishable food items for the annual Harris Teeter Food Drive during their weekend series vs. the Colorado Rockies. All items collected will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, which distributes 20 million pounds of food to more than 700 partner agencies each year.
July 17:
MLBPAA Clinic
July 20:
Christmas in July Toy Drive In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys For Tots Foundation
Fans may donate new, unwrapped toys when the Nationals host the annual Christmas in July Toy Drive during the weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. The toys collected will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and hospital pediatric wards in the D.C. area.
July 21:
Christmas in July Toy Drive In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys For Tots Foundation
Fans may donate new, unwrapped toys when the Nationals host the annual Christmas in July Toy Drive during the weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. The toys collected will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and hospital pediatric wards in the D.C. area.
NATS U: Baseball for Women
NATS U: Baseball for Women is an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look for both longtime fanatics and newcomers to the game of baseball. This event includes an on-field clinic with Nationals coaches and trainers, a speakers panel with Nationals coaches, executives and baseball experts, a special viewing of batting practice from behind the home team dugout, and a post-game concert by The Wallflowers! For more information or to buy tickets, click here »
July 22:
Christmas in July Toy Drive In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys For Tots Foundation
Fans may donate new, unwrapped toys when the Nationals host the annual Christmas in July Toy Drive during the weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. The toys collected will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and hospital pediatric wards in the D.C. area.
Back to School Drive
The annual Back-to-School Drive will take place during the weekend series against the New York Mets. Fans may donate new school supplies to benefit local schools.
August 25:
Blood Drive In partnership with Inova Health System
The Nationals will host two blood drives during the 2012 season. Fans who help save a life by donating blood will receive two tickets to a Nationals home game and a special promotional item.
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