"[They] now have renewed hope" - Carlos Rodon & wife Ashley's $25,000 donation aids two families during Infertility Awareness Month
New York Yankees ace Carlos Rodon and his wife, Ashley Rodon, founded the ꓘarlos Rodón Foundation to help people achieve their dream of starting a family. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Month and Hope Week, the Rodon couple made a $25,000 donation to the Nest Egg Foundation, a financial organization that offers individuals financial assistance for IVF treatment.
“In honor of national infertility awareness month and hope week, Carlos and I got to present a check to the @nesteggfoundationinc for this years grant funds. We are so excited for the two families who now have renewed hope in starting their family. Please say a prayer for them as it is a long and tough process. We are so hopeful they will have answered prayers!” Ashley wrote on Instagram.
Afterward, they clicked a photo of themselves at Yankee Stadium ahead of the series finale against the New York Mets.
However, he hasn't seen similar success on-field. Carlos Rodon, who has a 3.86 ERA in 88.2 innings, is struggling to keep the opposition in check. In his last five outings, Rodon has given up 19 runs, of which 18 runs are earned, in 27.2 innings, putting his season record to 9-4 in 16 games.
Now that, Clarke Schmidt has been sidelined for a minimum of 4-6 weeks due to a strained lat, it’s up to Carlos Rodon to add more victories to the Yankees’ 52-30 record, while Gerrit Cole adjusted himself in post-injury games.
Carlos Rodon’s initiative was appreciated by Dallas Keuchel’s wife Kelly Nash
Kelly Nash, one of the leading female hosts of MLB Network and the wife of Minnesota Twins ace Dallas Keuchel, appreciated the Rodon family’s initiative. She commented on Ashley Rodon’s post, saying:
“You have always used your platform for good, girl. It gives me chills,” Nash commented. “What you’re doing is so special.”
Ashley joined others in the comment section to express gratitude for her well-wishes.
“You guys are awesome. Just another way God is using your story to work all things together for good & to be a light to others,” a fan commented.
The duo is blessed with three children: a son named Bo, a daughter Willow who joined them last year, and another son Silo Antonio Rodon.