The New York Yankees are celebrating the 15th annual HOPE Week, an initiative launched in 2009 that has raised about $1 million for various charities. This year's theme focuses on honoring individuals discovered through social media platforms like TikTok. On Day 2, the Yankees highlighted the story of former minor league athletic trainers Jon Becker and Mike Sole. After learning that Sole needed a liver transplant, Becker started a GoFundMe page that raised over $25,000 for his medical expenses. Additionally, Yankees stars Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe, and Anthony Rizzo appeared on the TODAY show to promote HOPE Week. Another honoree, Zachery Dereniowski, returned to Yankee Stadium with 9-year-old Jacob Cohan, who lost his brother suddenly over a year ago. Jacob participated in a pregame press conference, showcasing the event's impact on individuals and communities.
The @Yankees joined @TODAYshow on the Plaza this morning to celebrate the team's 15th annual 'HOPE Week' and its mission to highlight people doing good in the community and giving back. https://t.co/x1C71CxFio
The @Yankees joined @TODAYshow on the Plaza this morning to celebrate the team's 15th annual 'HOPE Week' and it's mission to highlight people doing good in the community and giving back. https://t.co/2FHHh7cPgu
As the New York @Yankees mark the 15th year of their HOPE Week, Gerrit Cole @GerritCole45, Anthony Volpe @Volpe_Anthony and Anthony Rizzo @ARizzo44 join TODAY on the plaza to talk about using their platform to give back. #RepBX https://t.co/S2Np4d8QO9
Today, #HOPEweek honoree Zachery Dereniowski AKA @mdmotivator_ returned to Yankee Stadium with 9-year-old Jacob Cohan, a huge Yankees fan whose brother passed away suddenly over a year ago. Jacob took questions from the media during a pregame press conference and even got a… https://t.co/XIOWjI7IoO
Yankees stars Gerrit Cole and Anthony Volpe will be on the Plaza tomorrow for @todayshow to highlight and celebrate @yankees Hope Week! You're invited to come down and show love for the team and support the cause, but make sure you get there early. #yankees #todayshow https://t.co/wrAhELRYxS
On Day 2 of #HOPEweek, we were honored to share the inspiring story of our former Yankees Minor League athletic trainers, Jon Becker and Mike Sole. Give hope, save lives, become an organ donor: https://t.co/J7RGcgmGFn https://t.co/x2QVhgoAfi
For Day 2 of #HOPEweek, we're honoring former Yankees minor league athletic trainers Jon Becker and Mike Sole. Last year, after learning that Mike needed a liver transplant, Jon started a GoFundMe page, which raised over $25,000 to cover Mike’s medical expenses and also spread… https://t.co/N0jUcwX79s
HOPE Week, launched in 2009, has raised about $1 million for charities. The Yankees are celebrating the 15th edition with a social media theme, honoring individuals discovered through platforms like TikTok.