Better Makers: Party on the Patio With Cubs Legend Kerry Wood

This past May marked the 20th anniversary of the legendary 20-strikeout game pitched by the Chicago Cubs’ Kerry Wood. In celebration of Wood’s historic game, Coda di Volpe on Southport hosted a patio party benefitting the Wood Family Foundation. Started in 2011 by the Cubs pitcher and his wife, Sarah, the Wood Family Foundation fosters relationships […]

Kerry Wood Hosts Home Run Derby for Charity

Ever dreamed of playing baseball at Wrigley Field? Well, you can! Hosted by the Wood Family Foundation and Cubs Charities, the first annual Battle of the Bats Home Run Derby is coming up and all are invited to participate. The Wood Family Foundation’s slogan, “Stepping up to the plate for Chicago’s kids,” will be put […]

Pitching In To Set Kids Up For Success

Inside of a small classroom on Chicago’s South Side, the piercing shrieks and squeals of 20 fourth graders who were just released from school don’t seem to faze retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood or his wife, Sarah. Kerry and Sarah Wood visited Lawndale Community School on Oct. 14 to promote their foundation’s new mentoring program, […]

Rub Shoulders with Cubs to Improve Lives of Children

On Friday, January 13, the Cubs Convention is coming to Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier to host Woody’s Winter Warm-Up. From 8:30 -11:30 p.m., Kerry Wood and fellow Cubbies will get shaking and stirring to serve drinks to their fans and work for tips to raise money and awareness for the Wood Family Foundation! […]