HOPE Week is a Yankees tradition that started in 2009, the HOPE in Hope Week stands for Helping Others Persevere & Excel. It involves the Yankees carving out one week each summer to highlight worthy charities and donate $10,000 to their causes. With the 10th installment of Hope Week coming to a close on Friday, the Yankees have donated $500,000 and raised awareness for many great organizations.
The players seem to enjoy Hope Week more than any of us. You can tell by the smiles on their faces and the way they interact with the people they help, but also by their record in games played during Hope Week.