Tis' The Season...

We here at 24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life Of A Met Fan – spend a lot of time reporting the on goings of the Mets, chock full of our opinions. We love our team, but at the same time have frustration with some of the moves or lack of moves being made to make OUR TEAM better.

The Mets despite some of their questionable moves, annual implosions, and the like – are one of the most charitable franchises in pro sports.

The Mets and their employees have always given of their time to try and help the less fortunate. More than six months ago they created TeamMets, a community volunteer initiative that uses the club's appeal to encourage fans to help others. TeamMets in conjunction with the Mayor's Volunteer Center of New York City, have gained access to more than 700 non-profit organizations throughout the area, providing new ways for their fans to give back.

Jill Knee, the team's director of community outreach: "We've always been involved in volunteerism, but we thought maybe we'd use that platform to encourage and inspire others to do the same."

Reported in Anthony DiComo's article: Amazin's use popularity to give back , “Through TeamMets, players and personnel gave back to the community this year as usual, all while encouraging their fans to do the same. And by continuing that effort, the Mets hope, they can expand their charity beyond the limits of time and resources.”

COO, Jeff Wilpon: "We have the great privilege to positively impact people's lives, and everybody at the Mets takes the responsibility of giving back to the community as an important part of their positions here at Citi Field. Our manager, coaches and players are equally committed and are probably the most visible in what we do as an organization. Our executives and staff, business partners and fans amplify that effort in making a difference, creating additional awareness of various charities and causes to encourage involvement in our community."

Some of the charities Mets players are involved with are: 'Carlos Beltran's Harlem RBI, which gives inner-city youths the opportunity to play baseball and softball, fostering teamwork and societal growth. Aaron Heilman's Canine Companions for Independence is a nationwide non-profit providing assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Carlos Delgado's Extra Bases helps provide funding for charitable groups throughout Puerto Rico, and the David Wright Foundation maintains a focus on children with multiple sclerosis throughout the New York City and Norfolk, Va., metropolitan areas.'

This effort isn't earmarked for just the Queens area. It has branched out to not just the NY metropolitan area, but has reached up to Connecticut as well. In June, TeamMets had their second annual Teammates In The Community fund raiser in Greenwich, CT, which raised more than $750,000.

Although we are in an extremely difficult economic time, there are still those in worse shape. As we enter the holiday season, if you have an extra dollar or hour you can provide to someone less fortunate, we wish you would consider lending your talents, time, and efforts to those less fortunate.

We here at 24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life Of A Met Fan wish everyone and their families a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.