Giants Raise More Than $108K For Residents Affected by Fire

Before the first pitch at Tuesday's Giants game, the players and fans observed a moment of silence for the victims of the recent fire in the Crestmoor neighborhood.

And in a show of solidarity with their Peninsula neighbors, the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night raised more than $108,000–three dollars from every ticket sold for the game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in which the Dodgers beat the Giants 1-0–which will be donated to the San Bruno Glenview Fire Victims Fund.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of San Bruno," said Larry Baer, Giants president and chief operating officer. "San Bruno families have been passionate Giants fans for more than 50 years. Now it is our turn to give them the support they need during this difficult time."

In addition to the proceeds from ticket sales, the Giants collected donations from fans in attendance at the gates and at the Community Clubhouse, a hospitality tent, on the Promenade.

"It's the right thing to do," said Kathy Elmore, a Mountain View resident said after she dropped some money in the orange and white bucket. "It makes me cry, it's so sad. Fifty-eight people can't go to their homes and in a week people will forget. It's the right thing to do."

Fans had donated bags of clothes and shoes before game time, according to volunteers, but many just happened to walk by and like Elmore and put money in the bucket.

Sue Larson sent an email out to her co-workers and asked them to donate. In total, she collected $80 in gift cards.

"We had two people we knew [in San Bruno]. One friend, her house was spared," the Morgan Hill resident said. "The other, she lost her cats. It's like for an earthquake or hurricane. You have to help each other."

Though he didn't have to, Giants employee and San Bruno resident Sam Heikel decided to volunteer and help with collecting donations. Heikel admitted he could have taken the night off but decided to hang out at the tent.

"I'm still a little sad. Well, sad isn't really the right word," the Mills Park area resident said. "I'm happy to help out in some small way."