The Rays organization does many things outside of the baseball field for the community. A vast majority of people do not realize how much their organization really does. The Rays host a variety of fundraisers and charity events for the local community. Not only do they participate in multiple charity events, but they have also awarded five different scholarship programs that give over $50 million. The Rays organization donates the most money to the Rays-Helios scholarship. This scholarship is for students in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee and Pasco counties, and provides a unique opportunity for low income families to escape the cycle of poverty through education! Many of the players and coaches are involved in charity events. The Rays host three major charity events. The Rays Fan Fest and Charity yard sale which is held by the players themselves and raises over $100,000 annually is one of the best charity events for the community. The other major event that the Rays hold is the Charity Golf Classic. Players get to let loose in the offseason by playing golf with there biggest fans, and also raising over $150,000 for cancer research. So not only do the Rays show a good example on the field, but they also do a lot of good outside of it as well.
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