Yankees HOPE Week: Andy Fass

The Yankees honored Andy Fass on Wednesday as part of HOPE Week. Andy is a five-year old boy who is suffering from oculocutaneous albinism, a disease that affects around 40,000 people around the world. Andy is legally blind and cannot be in the sun for long hours due to loss of pigment in his skin. Fass always wanted to play tee-ball, but is unable to due to his condition.

Yankee players Derek Jeter, C.C. Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Phil Hughes, Russell Martin, Clay Rapada, and Chris Stewart will all surprise Andy Fass and play a game of tee-ball with him. Coaches Rob Thompson and Mick Kelleher will also be attending.

The Fass family will be greeted at approximately 11:00 pm at Yankee Stadium and they will be greeted by Yankee players and family members that will announce a postgame party at the MLB Fan Cave. The Yankees will surprise Andy with a special tee-ball lesson and other games with children who suffer from the same disease as Andy.

The New York Yankees HOPE Week will last until Friday, June 29th.

Missed a day in HOPE Week? No problem!

Monday: Flying Manes
Tuesday: An Angel in Queens

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