MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host seven specialty jersey fundraisers, four donation drives, and additional community outreach nights to benefit local non-profit organizations during the 2025 season at Toyota Field.
“Specialty Jersey nights combine community outreach and in-game entertainment,” said Trash Pandas Executive Vice President Lindsey Knupp. “The specially designed jerseys are a fun way to involve our players in the theme night we’re presenting and we get to raise funds for the Trash Pandas Foundation and worthwhile non-profit organizations in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.”
Local non-profit organizations interested in becoming a beneficiary from a Trash Pandas Jersey Auction should visit the “Non-Profit Opportunities” page at TrashPandasFoundation.com.
In 2024, Trash Pandas fans helped raise more than $61,000 for local non-profit organizations on specialty jersey nights alone. Bidding takes place through silent auctions during the designated Trash Pandas game.
The seven 2025 Specialty Theme Jersey Fundraisers are:
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April 10 – Anime Night and “Take Meow’t to the Ballpark”
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May 11 – Breast Cancer Awareness on Mother’s Day with cross-body bag giveaway for 1,000 women
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May 31 – Harry Potter Night with post-game fireworks presented by the Hunstville Symphony Orchestra
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July 19 – Margaritaville Night with post-game fireworks presented by SportsMED
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Aug. 1 – Space Night with post-game fireworks presented by SAIC and iHeartMedia
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Aug. 28 – 1985 Huntsville Stars championship season celebration with appearances by Jose and Ozzie Canseco and more presented by WHNT News 19
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Sept. 13 – Patriotic jersey with pre-game softball contest between the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team vs. AUSA; post-game fireworks presented by HHI Mission Technologies and iHeartMedia
Supply Drives
Additionally, the Trash Pandas Foundation will host four donation drives. At each collection, fans can receive a raffle ticket for each new/unopened item donated as entry into a drawing for Trash Pandas memorabilia.
Organizations interested in becoming a beneficiary should click on the “Non-Profit Opportunities” page at TrashPandasFoundation.com.
The four donation drive dates are:
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May 9 – Toiletries
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June 21 – Beanies, Blankets & Board Games
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July 30 – School Supplies
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Aug. 29 – Canned Food
Additional Community Causes & Initiatives
While the Trash Pandas experience is community focused each night at Toyota Field, the organization will host two nights this season specifically focused on raising awareness for particular causes:
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April 13 – Mental Health Awareness presented by WellStone & Rocket City Broadcasting
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June 15 – Prostate Cancer Awareness on Father’s Day with Grill Set Giveaway to 1,000 men presented by Southern Cancer Institute
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June 21 – TRASH Cancer Night with post-game fireworks presented by Clearview Cancer Institute and Russell Hill Cancer Foundation
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Sept. 14 – You Are Not Alone Veteran Suicide Prevention with post-game fireworks presented by Blue Halo
Community Spotlights
- Each Trash Pandas home game will feature the opportunity for a local non-profit organization to feature their cause as a member as part of the Community Spotlight Series. Each organization will be provided space on the Bill Penney Toyota Concourse to promote their initiatives, recruit volunteers and raise awareness.
- Organizations with interest in becoming a beneficiary should click on the “Non-Profit Opportunities” page at TrashPandasFoundation.com.
The Trash Pandas open their fifth season April 4 at Toyota Field against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
Single-game tickets are on sale starting at $8 for general admission and $16 for field-level seats. They can be purchased online at tptitwitter.com. Fans can also purchase tickets during regular business hours at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office or by calling 256-325-1403, option 1. Fans can book group outings at trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department at 256-325-1403 option 2. The 20-Game Mini Plans are also available at tptitwitter.com.
