Guardians Host Charity Event for Venezuelan Earthquake Relief
Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio organized a charity autograph signing event at Progressive Field to raise money and collect donations for Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts. Fans donated to the Venezuelan Red Cross or brought items to receive autographs from several…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 20, 2026 —
Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio spearheaded a charity event at Progressive Field aimed at collecting funds and essential items for Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts. The event offered fans a unique opportunity to obtain autographs from several professional baseball players while contributing to a humanitarian cause.
Participants in the autograph signing were encouraged to support the cause in two primary ways: by making direct monetary donations to the Venezuelan Red Cross or by bringing items to be autographed. This initiative sought to leverage the community’s passion for baseball to generate much-needed aid for those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
The roster of participating athletes included multiple players from the Cleveland Guardians, an outfielder from the Akron RubberDucks, and a pitcher from the Minnesota Twins. The presence of players from different teams underscored a unified effort to support the relief campaign.
The event, organized by Rocchio, highlights a commitment to assisting his home country during a time of crisis. The specifics regarding the total amount of money raised or the quantity of items collected were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mason Horodyski on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.
