Tag Archive | Non-Profit Organizations

Yankees stars lending hand to Habitat for Humanity build during All-Star break

New York Yankees stars C.C. Sabathia, Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson took time during the All-Star break to participate in the All-Star build with the Habitat for Humanity organization. Major League Baseball, State Farm, the MLB Players Trust and Holiday Inn Hotels all teamed-up to help the tornado-ravaged parts of Joplin, Mo. Those interested in helping out […]

Mets and American Red Cross to hold Blood Drive in August

The New York Mets and the American Red Cross will team up to help save lives by giving the gift of life at Citi Field with a Blood Drive to be held on August 18. For those wanting to register to donate blood can do so by clicking on the link below: http://www.redcrossblood.org/ Donors can […]

1495 Sports TV: Video look at the Take Your Base Run/Walk

1495 Sports is proud to bring this video look at the 2012 Take Your Base Run/Walk as the Brooklyn Cyclones and the American Cancer Society team-up to strikeout cancer. For more information on the American Cancer Society 1495 Sports fans are encouraged to click on the link below: http://www.cancer.org/ Photo Gallery from Charity Walk Season ’12: […]

Heroes of all kinds gather to support a great cause at Citi Field

The summer months are always a good time for heroes, with the mega-blockbuster superhero movies set to break box office records. One does not need a colorful outfit or superpowers to be a hero though, as everyday people can accomplish great deeds with heart, determination and unselfishness. That was the theme on a scorching hot […]

1495 Sports TV: Citi Softball for Heroes event benefiting the Fisher House Foundation

1495 Sports TV is proud to bring this video look at the Citi Softball for Heroes event, which was sponsored by Citibank. The proceeds of the day benefited the Fisher House Foundation. 1495 Sports chatted with Mets-greats Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden to get their thoughts on the event, while also having a chat with […]

1495 Sports Photo Gallery: Citi Softball for Heroes event

1495 Sports is proud to bring this photo gallery from the Citi Softball for Heroes event, which was sponsored by Citibank. Mets-greats Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry were on hand to support 60 lucky fans who had the opportunity to play softball at Citi Field. Proceeds from the day’s event went to the Fisher House Foundation, who […]

Islanders announce schedule for 2012-2013 season and Blue and White Scrimmage

The New York Islanders made two big announcements on Thursday, as the team released the schedule for the 2012-13 season, while also informing fans of their intrasquad Blue and White Scrimmage on Thursday June 28 at 6:30 p.m. First up is the 2012-13 schedule, as the Islanders will open the campaign on the road against the […]