Holiday Heroes 2021

Celebrate this season of giving with an event that brings the joy of the holidays to you, your family, and to hundreds of other Bay Area children and their families who need a little help to make this season magical.

Join Holiday Heroes as we take guests inside Oracle Park to share a sleigh full of magical events and activities. For those who would rather enjoy the festivities from the comfort of their homes, families can gather ‘round their Holiday Heroes Wonder Boxes and enjoy the wonder of the holiday season!

In order to prioritize the safety of our guests at our in-person event, we require all attendees ages 12+ to be vaccinated. Guests 5-11 can attend if they are vaccinated with at least one shot or provide a negative test, and guests under 5 can attend with proof of a negative test. For negative tests, we will accept a PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event or an antigen [rapid] test taken within 24 hours of the event.

When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM (VIP festivities start at 4:30 PM with a VIP ticket)

Where: There’s no place like Oracle Park for the holidays (health regulations permitting)*

Attire: Festive holiday attire

Who: We will welcome vaccinated guests ages 12+. Guests ages 5-11 can attend if they are vaccinated with 1 shot OR provide a negative test. Guests under 5 can attend with proof of a negative test. For negative tests, we will accept PCR tests taken within 72 hours of the event or antigen [rapid] tests taken within 24 hours of the event.

(This is a masked event.)

(Kiddos can receive Wonder or Be-A-Hero boxes at their homes if preferred.)

Why: To make spirits bright while raising funds for underserved children and their families.

We will also be presenting our 2021 Inspiration and Community Philanthropy Awards.

INSPIRATION AWARD CO-RECIPIENTS:

Patrick Willis—San Francisco 49ers Legend

Jen Welter, PhD—First Female NFL Coach

COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AWARD RECIPIENT:

Shawn Estes—San Francisco Giants Alumnus and NBC Bay Area Broadcaster

EVENT HOST: Amy Gutierrez

Please note that scheduled appearances are subject to change.

Holiday Heroes festivities will include:

• A sneak peek at Oracle Park’s hidden mysteries
• Guaranteed visions of sugarplums with celebrity athletes
• Team Mascots
• Snowglobes and cookie decorating
• Bear Stuffing, graffiti art, and photo trading cards
• VIP (Very Inspirational Person) experiences
• *Many more seasonal surprises!

So how do you get in on the festive fun of Holiday Heroes?

You can experience the magic of Holiday Heroes in person at Oracle Park or order your own Wonder Box. You can also have the chance to sponsor an underserved child’s attendance at Holiday Heroes or donate Be-A-Hero Box(es) to a child/family in need so they can share in the magic this holiday season.

Whether you attend the event or experience the festivities with your box, expect to be surprised and delighted - and enjoy some holiday spirit! Donated Be-A-Hero boxes will also contain essential items and gift cards to make the season bright for underserved children and their families.

Our 2021 goal is to bring joy and to raise spirits for 300 underserved children either through the delivery of Be-A-Hero boxes or their attendance at Holiday Heroes.

This Year’s List of Beneficiaries will be announced soon.

We believe that all kids deserve a chance to just be kids. We encourage youth to laugh hard, grow tall, and dream big through access to sports, after-school programs, health care services, and exceptional experiences.