The Giants wives have been committed to raising awareness and funds for many worthy charities and causes throughout the years. Since 2000, the wives have focused their efforts on children's issues and programs, raising more than $150,000. These funds have been raised primarily through the sale of "Mystery Baseballs" and live and online auctions of unique player memorabilia and experiences. The beneficiaries of these funds have been local children's programs and hospitals.
On Saturday, June 11th the Giants Wives are holding a Silent Auction during the game at the Community Clubhouse and a Post-Game Live Auction on top of the Giants Dugout. Incredible player experiences as well as player baskets filled with their favorite things will be auctioned off!
11am - 4th inning, Located at the Community Clubhouse, Promenade Level behind home plate.
Many of the players will each have their own basket filled with their favorite things - restaurant certificates, snacks, movies, books and autographed Items. Player baskets to be auctioned off: Affeldt, Belt, Bumgarner, Fontenot, Huff, Lopez, Ross, Sanchez, F., Schierholtz, Torres, Vogelsong, Whiteside and more.
Immediately Following the Game
Top of the Giants Dugout, Sections 122 & 123
Can't make it to the game that day?
If you can't make it to the game on June 11, you'll still be able to support the auction by placing a proxy bid on live auction items.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the George Mark Children's House, the Giants Community Fund and the Step to the Plate Foundation.
Stay tuned for details about the ONLINE AUCTION that will run next week. Auction items up for bid include Buster Posey's Game-Used and Autographed Catcher's Gear, Game-Used Ball Autographed by Tim Lincecum, Pablo Sandoval Game-Used and Autographed Bat!
Item #1: World Series Ring Ceremony Team Photo
Bid on this framed photo of the 2010 World Champions shortly after they received their World Series rings. This photo is autographed by the entire Giants team and coaching staff.
Item #2: Visit the Dynamic Duo - Kruk & Kuip
That's right - four people will have the chance to spend a half inning in the booth with Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper. The package includes 4 Club Level tickets. Mutually agreed upon 2011 date.
Item #3: Buster Posey Autographed Jersey & Personal Bat
Bid on a Giants jersey autographed by Buster Posey and an autographed personal bat!
Item #4: Giants Batboy-for-a-Game
Bid on the extremely rare opportunity for one child 14-18 years old to be a batboy at an upcoming Giants game at AT&T Park. This package also includes four Field Club tickets.
Item #5: Pre-Game Field Visit, Plus Meet & Greet with Bruce Bochy
Four people will have the chance to watch Giants batting practice from the side of the field and then meet Giants Manager Bruce Bochy. To top it off, you'll also get to take a photo with the World Series trophy! The package includes the Manager's four Field Club tickets. Mutually agreed upon 2011 weeknight game.
Item #6: Pre-Game Meet & Greet with Cody Ross, plus Voicemail Greeting!
That's right, not only do you get to meet Cody Ross in person, he will record your personal cell phone greeting for you. Two Field Club tickets are included in this package. Mutually agreed upon 2011 weeknight game.
Item #7: Freddy Sanchez "Favorite Things" Basket
Bid on a basket filled with Freddy Sanchez's favorite things including Dumb & Dumber movie, Doritos, Milano cookies, Freddy's personal autographed bat and batting gloves, an autographed 2010 World Series baseball, an autographed 2007 All-Star Game ball and more.
Item #8: First Pitch Experience - Monday, August 1, 2011
Have you always wanted to throw out the first pitch? You could throw out the first pitch on Monday, August 1, 2011 before the Giants take on the Diamondbacks at 7:15pm. Includes four lower box tickets. Date is non-transferable.
Item #9: Pre-Game Booth Visit with General Manager Brian Sabean
Enjoy a pre-game booth visit for three and sit down with Giants GM Brian Sabean. Includes a $100 gift certificate for MoMo's and the General Manager's three Field Club tickets. Mutually agreed upon 2011 date.
Item #10: Batting Practice for Four at AT&T Park
Not only will you get to take batting practice on the field at AT&T Park, but the practice will be thrown by Giants coaches Mark Gardner and Ron Wotus with hitting advice from Hensley Meulens. Your exclusive batting practice will last for 30 minutes and will take place around 2pm prior to Giants batting practice on a mutually agreed upon 2011 weeknight game. Package includes four Club Level tickets to the game.
Item #11: Cody Ross "Favorite Things" Basket
Bid on a basket filled with Cody's favorite things including Goobers candy, Legends of the Fall movie, poker chips, golf balls and these autographed Items - personal bat, cleats, baseball and batting gloves.
Item #12: Watch the Giants Game with Will Clark!
Watch 3 innings of a Giants game with Giants alumni and forever fan favorite - Will Clark! Includes two (2) Field Club tickets and dinner in your seats.
Item #13: Pitching Lesson with Matt Cain
One child has the opportunity to get a pre-game pitching lesson with Giants starter Matt Cain. Child must be 8 - 14 years old. Mutually agreed upon 2011 date. Package includes four Club level tickets.
Item #14: Tim Lincecum Autographed Jersey
Bid on Tim Lincecum's very own autographed jersey!
Item #15: Balldude-for-a-Game
Become part of one of the best traditions in San Francisco Giants baseball history. Be a Balldude (or "Dudette") on a mutually agreed upon 2011 Giants weekday night game. Participant must be 21 years or older for this experience. Includes four lower box tickets.