{"id":149709,"date":"2026-06-02T22:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149709"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:27:32","slug":"ironpigs-to-become-rubber-duckies-annual-duck-night-to-support-the-pediatric-cancer-foundation-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149709","title":{"rendered":"IronPigs to become Rubber Duckies Annual \u201cDuck Night\u201d to support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

IronPigs to debut Rubber Duckies Alternate Identity in support of <\/em>Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 1, 2026)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs together with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, are excited to debut the \u2018Lehigh Valley Rubber Duckies\u2019<\/strong>, a new alternate identity that will take the field at Coca-Cola Park on Thursday, July 9th.<\/p>\n

Duck Night<\/strong>, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, will also take place on Thursday, July 9th\u00a0when the Rubber Duckies take the field (or tub) against the Columbus Clippers. The game will feature a Rubber Duckies Rubber Duck giveaway, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health, for the first 3,000 fans 18 & older.<\/p>\n

The Rubber Duckies uniform includes a special on-field jersey and cap, with the game-worn jerseys being auctioned off postgame while the game-worn hats will be raffled, with all proceeds benefiting Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. The jersey features the lower half displaying water in a bathtub and the top half colored yellow like the classic rubber duck itself. The eponymous Rubber Duck is just below the left chest, looking cool as can be donning sunglasses. \u2018Lehigh Valley Rubber Duckies\u2019 adorns the front, outlined in the orange of the duck\u2019s bill, with that same orange serving as piping up the chest and on the sleeves. The hat has an orange bill (get it?) with a yellow base, with the Rubber Duck emblazoned on the front.<\/p>\n

In addition to the on-field jersey and hat, a full suite of merchandise, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, actual rubber ducks, and more, is available at the Clubhouse Store presented by Guber and at\u00a0shopironpigs.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Following the game, the second annual \u201cChuck-a-Duck\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0fundraiser will also take place, building on a successful inaugural \u2018Duck Night\u2019 during the 2025 season.\u00a0 All \u201cChuck-a-Duck\u201d proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley (PCFLV). Fans will be able to purchase rubber ducks at Coca-Cola Park at that night\u2019s game that they will then throw on the field towards targets to win various prizes. The actual \u201cchucking\u201d of the ducks will take place following that night\u2019s game. Ducks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, while supplies last, on the concourse at Coca-Cola Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaseball was never meant to be this fowl,\u201d said IronPigs President and General Manager Kurt Landes.\u00a0 \u201cBut for one single night, fowl will be fun.\u00a0 Thousands of ducks, zero quacks.\u00a0 Baseball\u2019s most ridiculous new tradition is hatching on July 9th.\u00a0 We want everyone in the ballpark to wear their best yellow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first annual \u201cChuck-a-Duck\u201d fundraiser took place in 2025, with the more than 2,643 ducks taking flight, raising $4,195.\u00a0 By continuing the \u201cChuck-a-Duck fundraiser and adding in the Rubber Duckies jersey auction and cap raffle, the IronPigs hope to raise more than $10,000 for PCFLV on one single night.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with the IronPigs allows us to bring awareness, compassion and support to families navigating pediatric cancer,” said Dr. J. Nathan Hagstrom, Chair, of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health. “The Rubber Duckies identity captures the spirit of resilience and joy we see in our patients every day. We\u2019re honored to be part of this meaningful night.\u201d<\/p>\n

PCFLV provides family-centered programs and services throughout all stages of the pediatric cancer journey with compassion and integrity. PCFLV\u2019s initiatives and activities offer financial assistance, emotional support, and social connection to ensure no family faces pediatric cancer alone. PCFLV is dedicated to bringing comfort, joy, and a sense of community to children impacted by cancer and their loved ones, for as long as they are needed.<\/p>\n

First pitch on July 9th\u00a0is slated for 6:45 p.m. as the IronPigs play host to the Columbus Clippers. Tickets are available now at\u00a0ironpigsbaseball.com<\/a>, by visiting the Provident Bank Box Office or by calling 610.841.PIGS.<\/p>\n

Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via\u00a0www.facebook.com\/LHVIronPigs<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

The IronPigs are presented by\u00a0Capital<\/strong>\u00a0Blue Cross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

–#YourHometownTeam\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nSam Jellinek<\/p>\n

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