Bank of America Celebrates the Return of Baseball with New Program That Strengthens Local Communities

July 23, 2020 at 8:00 AM Eastern

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As the Official Bank of Major League Baseball (MLB), Bank of America today marked the return of baseball with the launch of Let’s Rally – a new program that brings fans together to celebrate the sport’s return.

This season, each time an MLB team rallies from behind in a late inning, Bank of America will donate $10,000, and will give up to $1 million, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. And for the second year, Bank of America has collaborated with MLB players on 30 custom T-shirts available exclusively to its clients, with a donation going to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

“Just like so many of our clients who are avid fans, we are thrilled to have baseball back. The return of America’s pastime gives us all something to celebrate,” said Meredith Verdone, chief marketing officer at Bank of America. “We felt that this year, we couldn’t indulge in baseball without also channeling this excitement into a way for teams and fans to rally around their communities, especially those hardest hit by the health crisis. In this, we are thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help children, families and communities move forward.”

“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Bank of America and are grateful for their continued support through the Let’s Rally program that comes at such a critical time,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “This commitment will go a long way in helping our Clubs that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic – and there is no better way to bring people together around such an important cause than through the game of baseball. Thank you to Bank of America and thank you to Major League Baseball for supporting Boys & Girls Clubs for the past 24 years.”

Let’s Rally moments

This season, every time an MLB team rallies from being at least two runs behind in the 7th inning or beyond to win the game, Bank of America will donate $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help Clubs across the country continue to address critical needs brought on by the coronavirus, including food, virtual learning and academic programing.

MLB player-inspired merchandise that gives back

With a deep presence in major league hometowns, Bank of America has again partnered with MLB and players from all 30 teams to design custom T-shirts that celebrate each of the teams and their respective cities. This year, the collaboration’s theme is “Wearing It Forward.” For each T-shirt purchased by Bank of America clients at bankofamerica.com/rally through November 30, Bank of America will donate $7 per shirt, up to $200,000, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to benefit Club programs. The MLB players who designed T-shirts on behalf of the program include:

MLB PlayerMLB Team
Eduardo EscobarArizona Diamondbacks
Ozzie AlbiesAtlanta Braves
Jose IglesiasBaltimore Orioles
J.D. MartinezBoston Red Sox
Kyle SchwarberChicago Cubs
Tim AndersonChicago White Sox
Michael LorenzenCincinnati Reds
Oscar MercadoCleveland Indians
David DahlColorado Rockies
Daniel NorrisDetroit Tigers
Lance McCullers, Jr.Houston Astros
Jorge SolerKansas City Royals
Brian GoodwinLos Angeles Angels
Walker BuehlerLos Angeles Dodgers
Jorge AlfaroMiami Marlins
Keston HiuraMilwaukee Brewers
Jose BerriosMinnesota Twins
Steven MatzNew York Mets
Aaron HicksNew York Yankees
Mark CanhaOakland Athletics
Vince VelasquezPhiladelphia Phillies
Trevor WilliamsPittsburgh Pirates
Tommy PhamSan Diego Padres
Buster PoseySan Francisco Giants
Mitch HanigerSeattle Mariners
Jack FlahertySt. Louis Cardinals
Blake SnellTampa Bay Rays
Rougned OdorTexas Rangers
Randal GrichukToronto Blue Jays
Howie KendrickWashington Nationals


Open and Courageous Conversations about Equality with MLB Players

As part of its commitment to advance issues of racial equality and economic opportunity in communities of color, Bank of America will sponsor a series of conversations designed to help teach young people about race, equality, diversity and inclusion. This summer, Bank of America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America will offer virtual live-streamed events, featuring MLB players who will talk to the next generation about how teamwork, fairness and equity – all key elements in baseball – apply to the conversations, challenges and potential solutions to building a more inclusive, sustainable future.

For more information on the Let’s Rally program, visit mlb.com/bankofamericaletsrally or bankofamerica.com/rally.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,300 retail financial centers, including approximately 3,000 lending centers, 2,600 financial centers with a Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor and approximately 2,200 business centers; approximately 16,900 ATMs; and award-winning digital banking with approximately 39 million active users, including approximately 30 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

 

Reporters May Contact:

Carla Molina, Bank of America
Phone: 1.512.397.2402
carla.molina@bofa.com

July 23, 2020 at 8:00 AM Eastern

Bank of America Celebrates the Return of Baseball with New Program That Strengthens Local Communities

Leer en español

As the Official Bank of Major League Baseball (MLB), Bank of America today marked the return of baseball with the launch of Let’s Rally – a new program that brings fans together to celebrate the sport’s return.

This season, each time an MLB team rallies from behind in a late inning, Bank of America will donate $10,000, and will give up to $1 million, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. And for the second year, Bank of America has collaborated with MLB players on 30 custom T-shirts available exclusively to its clients, with a donation going to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

“Just like so many of our clients who are avid fans, we are thrilled to have baseball back. The return of America’s pastime gives us all something to celebrate,” said Meredith Verdone, chief marketing officer at Bank of America. “We felt that this year, we couldn’t indulge in baseball without also channeling this excitement into a way for teams and fans to rally around their communities, especially those hardest hit by the health crisis. In this, we are thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help children, families and communities move forward.”

“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Bank of America and are grateful for their continued support through the Let’s Rally program that comes at such a critical time,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “This commitment will go a long way in helping our Clubs that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic – and there is no better way to bring people together around such an important cause than through the game of baseball. Thank you to Bank of America and thank you to Major League Baseball for supporting Boys & Girls Clubs for the past 24 years.”

Let’s Rally moments

This season, every time an MLB team rallies from being at least two runs behind in the 7th inning or beyond to win the game, Bank of America will donate $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help Clubs across the country continue to address critical needs brought on by the coronavirus, including food, virtual learning and academic programing.

MLB player-inspired merchandise that gives back

With a deep presence in major league hometowns, Bank of America has again partnered with MLB and players from all 30 teams to design custom T-shirts that celebrate each of the teams and their respective cities. This year, the collaboration’s theme is “Wearing It Forward.” For each T-shirt purchased by Bank of America clients at bankofamerica.com/rally through November 30, Bank of America will donate $7 per shirt, up to $200,000, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to benefit Club programs. The MLB players who designed T-shirts on behalf of the program include:

MLB PlayerMLB Team
Eduardo EscobarArizona Diamondbacks
Ozzie AlbiesAtlanta Braves
Jose IglesiasBaltimore Orioles
J.D. MartinezBoston Red Sox
Kyle SchwarberChicago Cubs
Tim AndersonChicago White Sox
Michael LorenzenCincinnati Reds
Oscar MercadoCleveland Indians
David DahlColorado Rockies
Daniel NorrisDetroit Tigers
Lance McCullers, Jr.Houston Astros
Jorge SolerKansas City Royals
Brian GoodwinLos Angeles Angels
Walker BuehlerLos Angeles Dodgers
Jorge AlfaroMiami Marlins
Keston HiuraMilwaukee Brewers
Jose BerriosMinnesota Twins
Steven MatzNew York Mets
Aaron HicksNew York Yankees
Mark CanhaOakland Athletics
Vince VelasquezPhiladelphia Phillies
Trevor WilliamsPittsburgh Pirates
Tommy PhamSan Diego Padres
Buster PoseySan Francisco Giants
Mitch HanigerSeattle Mariners
Jack FlahertySt. Louis Cardinals
Blake SnellTampa Bay Rays
Rougned OdorTexas Rangers
Randal GrichukToronto Blue Jays
Howie KendrickWashington Nationals


Open and Courageous Conversations about Equality with MLB Players

As part of its commitment to advance issues of racial equality and economic opportunity in communities of color, Bank of America will sponsor a series of conversations designed to help teach young people about race, equality, diversity and inclusion. This summer, Bank of America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America will offer virtual live-streamed events, featuring MLB players who will talk to the next generation about how teamwork, fairness and equity – all key elements in baseball – apply to the conversations, challenges and potential solutions to building a more inclusive, sustainable future.

For more information on the Let’s Rally program, visit mlb.com/bankofamericaletsrally or bankofamerica.com/rally.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,300 retail financial centers, including approximately 3,000 lending centers, 2,600 financial centers with a Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor and approximately 2,200 business centers; approximately 16,900 ATMs; and award-winning digital banking with approximately 39 million active users, including approximately 30 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

 

Reporters May Contact:

Carla Molina, Bank of America
Phone: 1.512.397.2402
carla.molina@bofa.com

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