Yankees All-Star Pitcher Hosts Infertility Charity Event
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón and his wife, Ashley Rodón, hosted their third annual Willow Gala on Monday night.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón and his spouse, Ashley Rodón, organized their third annual Willow Gala event on Monday night at Skylight at The Refinery in Williamsburg. The charity fundraiser generated over $1 million to aid families dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss. Several of Rodón's fellow Yankees players also attended the event.
In the past three years, Rodón and his wife have aided 59 families in affording fertility treatments, resulting in the birth of three babies and expecting 14 more, as reported by the New York Post. Before welcoming their daughter Willow in 2020, Rodón and Ashley encountered two miscarriages, which motivated them to establish The Carlos Rodón Foundation and the annual Willow Gala.
Carlos Rodón told The Post, "It's not discussed enough. You don't realize, especially at a young age, how many people struggle with infertility. You don't understand the difficulty of bringing a child into the world." The foundation also provides the Willow Grant, offering up to $20,000 to families undergoing fertility treatment. Currently, 36 families are benefiting from the Willow Grant, according to the New York Post.
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