CommunityIn addition to the work that Blue Jays players, coaches and staff do within the community, the organization is extremely proud of the Lady Jays and the time and effort they spend making Toronto a better place. Each year the Lady Jays support the following organizations:
For the past three years the Lady Jays have volunteered on the phone lines of the Shelter for the Storm Radio-Thon hosted by CHFI in support of the Canadian Women's Foundation. The wives along with their husbands support this important event that helps to raise funds to support battered women's shelters across the country. In 2008, over one million dollars was raised across Canada.
For the past three years, the Lady Jays have displayed their culinary expertise as they lend a helping hand at Ronald McDonald House in the "Home for Dinner" program. On select dates during the season, the wives prepare and serve dinner to the patients and families who call Ronald McDonald House "home" while they undergo treatment at local hospitals.
From July 17-19 the wives and girlfriends of the players hosted the 25th Annual Lady Jays Food Drive in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank.
The Lady Jays were on hand to collect non-perishable food and monetary donations. A limited number of autographed hats and T-shirts were distributed by them to fans who made a donation of $25 or more.
In 2008 The Lady Jays Food Drive collected 3.4 tonnes of food and $24,000 in donations to support the efforts of the Food Bank. The efforts of the Lady Jays here at the stadium in 2008 was the third highest fundraiser from a third party for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Each year the Lady Jays visit the hospital for Sick Kids to meet with patients and their families and participate in the read-along program with the children.
For more information on the Lady Jays programming, please contact Jennifer Santamaria at 416-341-1123.
