Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer

Major League Baseball

The pink bats are back! For the 7th year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Major League Baseball are Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer to help your home team hit one out of the ballpark in the quest to end breast cancer forever. To show their support of Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer, Major League Baseball players, coaches and umpires will sport pink wristbands and pink ribbon decals on Mother’s Day, May 8th. Louisville Slugger has produced and donated pink bats that hundreds of players will also be using on that day and that fans may purchase as a commemorative gift for loved ones. The bats, along with specially designed Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer merchandise, are available for purchase online at the mlb.com shop and at ballparks nationwide. Fans will also proudly wear their pink attire in “Pink Zones” at all home games on May 8th. As part of this celebration, Major League Baseball and Susan G. Komen for the Cure are inviting fans everywhere to join in the action through the 3rd Annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest. Individuals that embody passion and dedication for the breast cancer movement will be selected as Honorary Bat Girls for each club and will be celebrated on-field during the game. If you know someone who is a devoted baseball fan and has a compelling personal story and a true passion and commitment to the fight against breast cancer, you may nominate her at the Honorary Bat Girl Contest site. You may also vote for your favorite Honorary Bat Girl on the same site. Nominations end on April 14, 2011 and winners will be announced on Monday, May 2, 2011.