San Diego Padres Join Forces With Stand Up To Cancer

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and The San Diego Padres announced today a partnership to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Beginning May 14, signing walls will be displayed at the Home Plate and East Village entrances to PETCO Park. Throughout the season, all fans will be encouraged to sign the wall in tribute to friends or family members impacted by cancer. During the final homestand of the season, the outfield wall at PETCO Park will be replaced with this honorary wall.

“Stand Up To Cancer has created a collaborative, results-driven approach to fighting a disease that affects everyone either directly or through someone they care about,” said Tom Garfinkel, President and COO of the San Diego Padres. “The San Diego Padres are honored to be a part of this initiative and we hope to inspire other organizations and companies to participate in this program.” 

In addition to signing the wall, fans will also be able to lend their support through donations – 100% of which will go to cancer research. The Padres have set a goal to raise $500,000 for SU2C during the 2010 season. Funds will be raised through donations from the Padres Foundation, players, corporate partners and fans, as well as through proceeds from the inaugural Western Metal Theater Concert Series.

Learn more at Stand Up 2 Cancer