Yanks Shine During HOPE Week

And I'm not talking about on the field.HOPE (Helping Others Persevere and Excel) week officially ended yesterday, and as a Yankees fan I have to say that I'm very proud of what the organization did this week. The Yankees - all of them - spent the last week helping those who are less fortunate.Here's some of the press release from last week describing HOPE week:The New York Yankees are proud to introduce HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel), a unique week-long community program that will bring to light five remarkable stories intended to inspire individuals into action in their own communities. The creation of HOPE Week is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. Each day from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, Yankees players will reach out to an individual, family or organization worthy of recognition and support. All daily celebrations will culminate at Yan...