ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced Tuesday that its 2026 Strike Out Cancer night raised $25,000 for local cancer support programs.
The 9th annual fundraising event was held June 16. Since its inception in 2018, the fundraising initiative has raised more than $160,000 to support cancer patients and their families.
This year’s funds are being donated to Cancer Support Community — Greater Lehigh Valley and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund. The programs offer emotional and financial support, respectively, for local cancer patients.
The IronPigs Strike Out Cancer Night was presented by Toyota and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Jefferson Health.
IronPigs players wore jerseys featuring the names of local people who have survived or are currently fighting cancer.
The jerseys were auctioned off and combined with 50/50 raffle proceeds to support the fundraiser. Additional money was also raised through Strike Out Cancer T-shirt sales and sponsorship sales.
Dr. Bradley Lash, interim physician-in-chief of the Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, said the event was a “a powerful reminder” of what community members can accomplish together.
“Every name represented, every dollar raised and every fan in the stands reflects hope and strength for those battling cancer,” he said.
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