This Is Who I Am
I love helping people, especially kids. They are so innocent, full of such hope and wonder. The youth of today truly are our future. I plan to use whatever profile I may have while playing this great game of baseball that I love, to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s reading a story to a child in the hospital, visiting with our injured troops, growing out my hair so a wig can be made for a woman dealing with hair loss from chemotherapy, or simply making sure I sign as many autographs as I can — well, this is what drives me. This is who I am.
Nick Swisher’s Community Involvement:
Nick is actively involved with numerous non profit organizations and and groups that help children in need. He has also served as the honorary chairman for the Macy’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, a major fund raising effort to benefit UCSF San Francisco’s Children’s Hospital. Nick can often be found reading books and visiting with sick children.
“Swish’s Wishes” works in the community nationwide to make a difference in the lives of children. Here are some of our recent activities:
- LYNN SAGE CANCER FOUNDATION: Supported the Lynn Sage Cancer Foundation in Chicago to help cancer research and to help children dealing with cancer in their family
- JANET POMEROY CENTER: For the second year, provided a Christmas party and bought gifts for mentally and physically challenged children at the Janet Pomeroy School in San Francisco, CA
- ADAM BENDER FOUNDATION: Provided a grant to support children with physical challenges the opportunity to play sports in Kentucky.
- Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation: Teamed with Barry Zito, CC Sabathia and Jake Peavy to fund “Camp ARF” and ARF’s Learning Center designed to help low income children and animals in need
- UCSF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: Purchased Christmas tree lights on the Macy’s Christmas Tree as part of a fundraising program to benefit UCSF Children’s Hospital in San Francisco
- UCSF Children’s Hospital, San Francisco
- MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION: Participated in adopting 25 military families in need and provided Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as well as Christmas gifts for the children.
“Swish’s Wishes”is dedicated to enriching lives and lifting the spirits of children who are facing vital health and medical issues while providing care and comfort through the most difficult of times. “Swish’s Wishes” is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization. Tax Identification 23-7343119.
Strikeouts For Troops was founded by my good friend and former teammate Barry Zito. They raise funds to provide ‘comforts of home’ to our war wounded heroes while being cared for at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Brooke Army and other military hospitals. Strikeouts For Troops also provides assistance to their children and families.
Strikeouts for Troops is non partisan and 100% of the money raised is sent directly to help our wounded. This is my 5th season to participate in Strikeouts For Troops and I am proud to say that I honor and support America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guard and Marines working to keep us safe and free. To find out more, visit www.strikeoutsfortroops.org
