Pablo Sandoval has had a rough couple of years in Boston. But, his on-field issues have not stopped his
off-field charitable efforts on behalf of his new community. In addition to establishing the
Pablo Sandoval Family Foundation,
'The Panda' has served as co-captain for the
Jimmy Fund. Pablo lends his name and time serving as an advocate and ambassador for the charity—based at the
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He has visited the clinic and welcomed kids to Fenway Park. Pablo also created a ticket program, purchasing tickets for children to attend a game at Fenway. For these and many other efforts,
FenwayNation is pleased to present Pablo with our
2017 First Citizen Award. Previous winners of FN's 'First Citizen' award were: 2016—
Brock Holt; 2015—
Dustin Pedroia; 2014—
Shane Victorino; 2013—
Craig Breslow; 2012—
David Ortiz; 2011—
Josh Beckett; 2010—
Mike Lowell; 2009—
Kevin Youkilis; 2008—
Mike Timlin; 2007—
Curt Schilling; 2006—
Tim Wakefield; and 2005's inaugural winner—
Bill Mueller.
