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Drake and Ann Michael Maye Launch MayeDay Foundation for Children and Families

The couple’s first pledge funds a pediatric oncology Child Life Therapist at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Overview

  • New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, announced the nonprofit Friday to support children and families in New England and North Carolina.
  • The foundation committed three years of funding for a Child Life Therapist on Boston Children’s Hospital’s oncology floor.
  • The therapist helps kids and caregivers cope through play, music, creative arts, and technology during treatment.
  • The inaugural Celebrity Softball Classic is set for May 31 at Polar Park in Worcester with a home run derby, fireworks, and family activities.
  • Tickets start at $15 and go on sale March 31 at mayeday.org.