Hall of Fame Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and his wife, Carolina, have spent the last 11 years working to help children in the Dominican Republic.

BOSTON — Thursday’s Wake Up Call comes from the Pedro Martinez Foundation …more info:

Pedro and the Pedro Martinez Foundation are proud to announce that we are now taking applications for runners for the second year!

Pedro and Carolina have been busy! As more than 45 of the best chefs in Boston prepare for a night at Fenway Field, Pedro and Carolina have had the opportunity to share about the second annual fundraising event. Check out some of the wonderful coverage that is spreading the word about the event. Tickets are [..]

We are so honored every year to do a toy drive for children!  This year we had our annual toy drive on December 20, 2017, and were able to give 1250 children a toy and a delicious meal.  Thank you for your support – enjoy a handful of photos from the joyous event.  

In the aftermath of 2017’s Hurricane Maria, we came to the aid of our friends in Puerto Rico. Because of your generosity, we were able to gift much needed batteries and materials to support their recovery efforts and bring citizens much needed relief after a powerful storm. Thank you for your support!   

We have three runners in the Boston Marathon this year.  The marathon is this April 16, 2018 and will be held in the beautiful and historic city of Boston.  Please support our runners by donating on their Crowdrise page.  All donations will be supporting the work we do with children and families in the United [..]

The Pedro Martinez Foundation had an amazing Gala event on Friday, November 3 2017 in Boston at the Colonnade Hotel.  It was a star studded night and all for a great cause to help children in need.

We recently held a summer camp for our kids, providing a festive, fun atmosphere where carefree play could happen that built self esteem, community and anticipation for the long summer days!

Pedro and Carolina Martinez hosted an event to benefit the Pedro Martinez Foundation at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts on November 4, 2016.  

EL MAMON, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez wraps his long, elegant fingers around the handle of a Stanley hammer, grabs a nail, and starts pounding away. He’s helping rebuild a rusty tin-and-plywood shack for an old woman who raised six children there by herself. For Martinez, who had five brothers and sisters, it is a [..]