The event benefited the ziMS foundation, which is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure of multiple sclerosis by funding comprehensive support and educational programs. MS hits close to Zimmerman, for his mother was diagnosed with MS in 1995. She was in attendance Monday, in a wheelchair. Zimmerman reports she is doing fine.
"It's amazing it has already been six years," Zimmerman said about the charity event. "I think our success is completely dependent on the community. This is the city where I grew up and it's humbling to see how much support we get, not only from baseball fans but from people that I've met and they are my friends now.