{"id":149941,"date":"2026-06-11T22:23:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149941"},"modified":"2026-06-11T22:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:23:44","slug":"ironpigs-toyota-and-lehigh-valley-topper-cancer-institute-team-up-for-strike-out-cancer-night-on-june-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149941","title":{"rendered":"IronPigs, Toyota, and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Team Up for Strike Out Cancer Night on June 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proceeds to benefit the Cancer Support Community \u2013 Greater Lehigh Valley and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 11, 2026) <\/strong>\u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited once again partner up for an exceptional cause on Strike Out Cancer Night on June 16th<\/sup> at Coca-Cola Park, presented by Toyota <\/strong>and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Jefferson Health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This will be the ninth season that the IronPigs will be hosting a Strike Out Cancer game. Strike Out Cancer has been an annual event for the IronPigs over the prior 8 seasons raising more than $135,000 to fight cancer and support cancer non-profit organizations since its inception at Coca-Cola Park.<\/p>\n

The IronPigs will once again be wearing special jerseys on-field to mark the occasion when they take on the Worcester Red Sox at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th<\/sup>. The jerseys feature names of people who have battled, survived, and are currently fighting cancer. Names were locally sourced from the Lehigh Valley thru social media and each jersey includes more than 50 names (each jersey will contain the same names). The jerseys will be auctioned off and combined with 50\/50 drawing proceeds to benefit the Cancer Support Community \u2013 Greater Lehigh Valley <\/strong>and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“We are proud to team up with the Iron Pigs and Toyota to fight a disease that impacts countless community members,” said Suresh Nair, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Jefferson Health<\/strong>. “Strike Out Cancer Night is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when a community comes together with purpose. Every name represented, every dollar raised and every fan in the stands reflects hope and strength for those battling cancer.”<\/p>\n

The Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association will be making a $5,000 donation that will be benefiting both Cancer Support Community \u2013 Greater Lehigh Valley and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association is proud to once again partner with the IronPigs as the<\/p>\n

presenting sponsor of the 2026 \u2018Strike Out Cancer\u2019 game,\u201d said Kurt Koch, Treasurer of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association<\/strong>. \u201cNow in our third year supporting this impactful initiative, it\u2019s an opportunity to raise awareness, honor those affected, and provide critical support to local organizations<\/p>\n

making a difference. We\u2019re honored to be part of such a meaningful night.\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the IronPigs will be selling special Strike Out Cancer T-Shirts in the IronPigs Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park with 100% of the proceeds going to the Cancer Support Community \u2013 Greater Lehigh Valley and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund. Sponsorship sales from the evening for \u2018Strike Out Cancer\u2019 will also benefit the selected beneficiaries.<\/p>\n

In addition to fundraising via merchandise sales, the 50\/50 raffle and jersey auctions, the IronPigs will be holding a moment of silence during the game with everyone in attendance holding up Strike Out Cancer placards with the name of someone close to them who has been affected by cancer. The IronPigs will also be hosting hundreds of cancer survivors – and those who help to fight the disease daily – as sponsors helped the team provide complimentary tickets to those impacted to enjoy the game.<\/p>\n

The Cancer Support Community\u2019s programs help people affected by cancer \u2013 survivors, caregivers, friends and family \u2013 regain control of their lives, reduce stress and isolation, and restore a sense of hope for a better quality of life regardless of the stage of the disease or the type of cancer. Today, hundreds of people with cancer and their loved ones unite through our no-charge programs.<\/p>\n

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The Prager Patient Assistance Fund is a program that provides financial support to patients at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute facing cancer who need extra support for day-to-day nonmedical expenses while they are receiving cancer treatment.<\/p>\n

Back again this season on Strike Out Cancer night will be Emily\u2019s Hug Mee Drive hosted by the IronPigs at the ballpark. Emily\u2019s Hug Mee Drive was started by childhood cancer warrior Emily FaRannte in an effort to ensure every child with cancer has a Squishmallow friend to be with them during their cancer journey. A Toyota vehicle will be on-site at Coca-Cola Park as the collection point for all the Squishmallows. Nearly 1,500 Squishmallows have been delivered since the program started in 2022.<\/p>\n

Fans can purchase tickets for Strike Out Cancer night on June 16th<\/sup> at ironpigsbaseball.com<\/a> or by calling the Provident Bank Ticket Office at 610-841-PIGS (7447).<\/p>\n

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

The IronPigs are presented by Capital Blue Cross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

–#YourHometownTeam\u2014<\/h2>\n

About Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association<\/h3>\n

The Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association (TDA)<\/a> is comprised of 25 Toyota Dealers in the Greater Philadelphia market dedicated to providing customers in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Delaware and Southern New Jersey communities with Toyota vehicle sales and service.<\/p>\n

About Toyota<\/h3>\n

Toyota (NYSE:TM)<\/a> has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.<\/p>\n

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota\u2019s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.<\/p>\n

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Jefferson<\/h3>\n

Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic\/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of<\/p>\n

Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans, through Health Partners Plans Inc., is a not-for-profit managed<\/p>\n

healthcare organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 370,000 members for more than 40 years.<\/p>\n

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\nSam Jellinek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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