# Cardinals Announce “Hits, Heroes, & Hope Fundraiser: The 1985 Experience” - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/ - Published: 2025-07-10T11:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ### **_CARDINALS ANNOUNCE “HITS, HEROES & HOPE FUNDRAISER: THE 1985 EXPERIENCE”_** #### _**Benefiting Cardinals Care and Mercy Health Foundation**_ [⌊Cardinals News Header⌉⌊Cardinals News Header⌉[ **ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 9, 2025 – **Tickets are available now for the **_Hits, Heroes& Hope Fundraiser: The 1985 Experience_**_,_ a special fundraising event featuring** 1985 National League Champions [Todd Worrell](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/worreto01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-07-10_br)** and **[Andy Van Slyke](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vanslan01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-07-10_br)**, taking place Friday, August 29 at Busch Stadium. Proceeds from the event will benefit **Cardinals Care**, the St. Louis Cardinals’ community foundation, and **Mercy Health Foundation**. Attendees can choose from two exclusive experiences. The **Grand Slam Experience**, priced at $250, includes on-field batting practice, Happy Hour, buffet dinner in the Budweiser 703 Club, and a live Q&A with Worrell and Van Slyke, hosted by Cards broadcaster **[Brad Thompson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thompbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-07-10_br)**. Guests will also receive a photo opportunity with the alumni, an autographed 8×10 poster, access to silent and live auctions featuring rare memorabilia, and complimentary self-parking. The **Home Run Experience**, priced at $125, offers all the same perks as the Grand Slam package, excluding on-field batting practice. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly. For more information visit [cardinals.com/cardscaremercy](http://www.cardinals.com/cardscaremercy). **— STL —** **About Cardinals Care** Cardinals Care was established to give fans a way to team up with players and the organization to help children in our community—both on and off the baseball field. Established in 1997, Cards Care has invested over $31 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 25 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $17 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. Since 2004, Cards Care has orchestrated the innovative Redbird Rookies program, a free co-ed baseball/softball league for kids who otherwise might not have the opportunity to play.  In addition to providing all the uniforms and equipment needed for each team, Redbird Rookies also provides extensive off-field support in the areas of health, education, mentoring and the cultural arts for each of the nearly 2,500 kids who participate in the program each year.  In 2023, Cards Care launched the Cardinals Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities( RBI) program in cooperation with Major League Baseball to provide greater baseball and softball opportunities for youth ages 14-18 in our community. To learn more about all of Cards Care’s programs visit [cardinals.com/community](http://cardinals.com/community) and follow @CardinalsCare on X, Facebook and Instagram. **About Mercy Health Foundation** Mercy Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dependent on the generosity of caring individuals, corporations and foundations to support Mercy’s mission of delivering compassionate care and exceptional service to the communities.  Mercy serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care. ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Cardinals%20Announce%20%22Hits%2C%20Heroes%2C%20%26%20Hope%20Fundraiser%3A%20The%201985%20Experience%22&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fcardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-hits-heroes-hope-fundraiser-the-1985-experience/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_