SSK and Red Feather join forces for 'NPB Mother's Day 2026' charity auction to support single-parent families
SSK, a baseball equipment manufacturer, will hold a charity auction from May 29th to June 7th for signed, pink-colored gear used in the professional baseball event 'NPB Mother's Day 2026.' All proceeds will be donated to the Red Feather Community Chest to support activities for single-parent families.
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In the 'NPB Mother's Day 2026' event, professional baseball players used pink bats and gloves, and the entire professional baseball industry came together to celebrate Mother's Day. SSK (Es-Es-Key) will host a charity auction on 'Spo-Oku' from May 29th to June 7th, featuring the pink gear used by 23 advisory staff players. All proceeds will be used for support activities for single-parent families.
Donating all proceeds to the Red Feather Community Chest
In 2021, the 'NPB Mother's Day' event was held for the first time, with players using pink wristbands and bats to coincide with Mother's Day. Advisory staff members at SSK suggested, 'We would like to effectively utilize the baseball equipment used in the Mother's Day event games for charity to show appreciation to mothers.' With the support of contracted players and each baseball team, the company began a charity auction utilizing Mother's Day goods in 2022.
This marks the 5th annual charity auction for Mother's Day. Pink, Mother's Day-edition baseball equipment worn in the May 10th 'NPB Mother's Day 2026' game, signed by the players, will be listed on the official sports team auction site, 'Spo-Oku.' This time, a total of 23 players from 9 teams are participating, including Ryutaro Umeno of the Hanshin Tigers, Go Matsumoto of the Yomiuri Giants, and Aiya Nishikawa of the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Single-parent families, such as single mothers, often face severe economic and mental difficulties and tend to become isolated because they have no one to rely on. To support these families, various non-profit organizations in the region are conducting consultation activities, employment assistance, emergency food distribution, and other living support services, as well as providing safe places and carrying out awareness campaigns to promote social understanding. SSK will donate all proceeds from this charity auction to the 'Red Feather Community Chest.' The funds will be used for support activities for single-parent families through the local Community Chest associations in each prefecture where the participating players' teams are located.
Participating players and equipment listed
Items worn by players, such as spikes, bats, catcher's equipment, gloves, and guards, signed by each player, will be auctioned. The equipment listed varies by player.
Hanshin Tigers: Yuki Nishi, Ryutaro Umeno, Hiroto Saiki
Yomiuri Giants: Hayato Sakamoto, Go Matsumoto, Shosei Togo
Hiroshima Toyo Carp: Shogo Akiyama, Ryoji Kuribayashi, Masaya Yano
Yokohama DeNA BayStars: Kenta Ishida
Chunichi Dragons: Yohei Oshima, Yuki Okabayashi, Mikiya Tanaka
Chiba Lotte Marines: Shota Suzuki, Ko Matsukawa
Saitama Seibu Lions: Takeya Nakamura, Kaima Taira, Tatsuki Takeuchi, Aiya Nishikawa
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks: Akira Nakamura, Hiroki Matsumoto, Tatsu Yanagimachi
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: Kazuki Tanaka
Donating all proceeds to the Red Feather Community Chest
In 2021, the 'NPB Mother's Day' event was held for the first time, with players using pink wristbands and bats to coincide with Mother's Day. Advisory staff members at SSK suggested, 'We would like to effectively utilize the baseball equipment used in the Mother's Day event games for charity to show appreciation to mothers.' With the support of contracted players and each baseball team, the company began a charity auction utilizing Mother's Day goods in 2022.
This marks the 5th annual charity auction for Mother's Day. Pink, Mother's Day-edition baseball equipment worn in the May 10th 'NPB Mother's Day 2026' game, signed by the players, will be listed on the official sports team auction site, 'Spo-Oku.' This time, a total of 23 players from 9 teams are participating, including Ryutaro Umeno of the Hanshin Tigers, Go Matsumoto of the Yomiuri Giants, and Aiya Nishikawa of the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Single-parent families, such as single mothers, often face severe economic and mental difficulties and tend to become isolated because they have no one to rely on. To support these families, various non-profit organizations in the region are conducting consultation activities, employment assistance, emergency food distribution, and other living support services, as well as providing safe places and carrying out awareness campaigns to promote social understanding. SSK will donate all proceeds from this charity auction to the 'Red Feather Community Chest.' The funds will be used for support activities for single-parent families through the local Community Chest associations in each prefecture where the participating players' teams are located.
Participating players and equipment listed
Items worn by players, such as spikes, bats, catcher's equipment, gloves, and guards, signed by each player, will be auctioned. The equipment listed varies by player.
Hanshin Tigers: Yuki Nishi, Ryutaro Umeno, Hiroto Saiki
Yomiuri Giants: Hayato Sakamoto, Go Matsumoto, Shosei Togo
Hiroshima Toyo Carp: Shogo Akiyama, Ryoji Kuribayashi, Masaya Yano
Yokohama DeNA BayStars: Kenta Ishida
Chunichi Dragons: Yohei Oshima, Yuki Okabayashi, Mikiya Tanaka
Chiba Lotte Marines: Shota Suzuki, Ko Matsukawa
Saitama Seibu Lions: Takeya Nakamura, Kaima Taira, Tatsuki Takeuchi, Aiya Nishikawa
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks: Akira Nakamura, Hiroki Matsumoto, Tatsu Yanagimachi
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: Kazuki Tanaka
FAQ
Who is participating in this auction?
A total of 23 players from 9 teams, including the Hanshin Tigers, Yomiuri Giants, and Saitama Seibu Lions, are participating.
Why is this charity held on Mother's Day?
It started from the players' desire to effectively utilize the baseball equipment used in Mother's Day event games for charity to show appreciation for their mothers.
How are the proceeds from the auction used?
The funds are used for support activities such as consultation services, employment assistance, and food distribution for single-parent families through local Community Chest associations.