David Ortiz’s ‘Weekend with Papi’ raises $1.2 million at PGA National
November 16, 2025
Athletes and entertainers joined David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz in Palm Beach Gardens to raise funds for life-saving cardiac care for children in New England and the Dominican Republic
The annual “Weekend with Papi” brought together athletes and entertainers for a three-day fundraiser benefiting children in need of cardiac treatment in New England and the Dominican Republic.
Baseball Hall of Famer David “Big Papi” Ortiz hosted the event, joined by former MLB stars Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, Johnny Damon and Félix Hernández, along with actor Anthony Mackie and recording artist Ja Rule.
Hernández, a retired 15-year Major League veteran, said this was his third year attending.
“He’s amazing, and this is a great event. We’re here to help,” Hernández said.
The David Ortiz Children’s Fund organized the event to raise money to provide cardiac services for low-income children who might otherwise not receive care.