The Support Group Will Bring More Than 200 Students and Their Family Members From 10 Different Chicago Public Schools to Experience the Legacy of Jackie Robinson during the Cubs-Marlins Game on April 18.
The Support Group, a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates opportunities for youth from Chicago’s underserved communities, announced that it will be honored by the Chicago Cubs as part of the club’s Jackie Robinson Night, Thursday, April 18.
As the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, Jackie Robinson’s legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes and advocates for equality. On April 18, The Support Group, with a record of impacting over 109,000 students for the last 33 years, aims to inspire another 200 students from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their families as the Cubs pay tribute to the legendary athlete and his enduring impact on the sport of baseball.
“There’s no better time than Jackie Robinson Night to highlight the importance of empowering our students and creating inspiration and pathways to success for them,” said The Support Group Co-Founder and Executive Director Bennie Henry. “We are honored to partner with the Cubs to celebrate Jackie Robinson’s legacy and are thrilled the team is giving us a platform to share how we’re helping the youth of Chicago.”
The Support Group, founded by activist Bennie Henry and NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr, has embodied the spirit of Jackie Robinson by developing the next generation of leaders and encouraging our youth to break barriers. The over 200 students and their family members, who don’t normally have the chance to attend baseball games, are from the LeClaire Courts, Washington Heights, Washington Park, Austin, Hyde Park and South Shore neighborhoods.
In commemoration of Jackie Robinson’s groundbreaking achievements, the Cubs will donate a portion of the proceeds from the Jackie Robinson Night Special Ticket Offer to The Support Group to fund programs aimed at serving youth and families in Chicago.
“We’re proud to join forces with The Support Group to celebrate the great Jackie Robinson and provide students with the opportunity to experience his legacy at Wrigley Field,” said Cubs Senior Vice President of Communications Julian Green. “Being a good neighbor is a core value of the Cubs, and The Support Group embodies that same value through their impactful work with youth in the city of Chicago.”
For more information and to purchase tickets through the Jackie Robinson Night Special Ticket Offer visit www.cubs.com/specials.
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