Cubs teammates Boyd and Happ host charity event to combat child trafficking

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Cubs teammates Boyd and Happ host charity event to combat child trafficking
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Matt Boyd and Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs held a charity event called 'Where Hope Begins' at the Catalina Club after a game in late June. The event aimed to raise funds for Kingdom Home, which Boyd co-founded to help combat child trafficking in Uganda. Several Cubs players and organization members attended, showing support for the cause. The event introduced the Hope Blend coffee, with profits directed towards building new facilities for the children at Kingdom Home. Boyd expressed gratitude for the support his teammates displayed at the fundraising event.

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  • The event followed a Friday game at Wrigley Field in late June.
  • Funds raised will go towards expanding Kingdom Home facilities in Uganda.
  • Happ's coffee company, Connect Roasters, supports the charity through sales.
  • Several Cubs players, including manager Craig Counsell, attended and donated items for auction.
  • Kingdom Home currently supports around 80 children transitioning to independence.
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A few hours after a Friday afternoon game at Wrigley in late June, the Catalina Club was packed with Cubs players and members of the organization, there to support the...

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