WORCESTER, Mass. (WPRI) — More than 9,000 fans filled Polar Park Sunday night for a special cause.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, held the inaugural MayeDay Family Foundation Celebrity Softball Classic to benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital. Will Campbell, Robert Spillane, Pop Douglas, Marcus Jones and Boston Fleet defender Megan Keller were among the participants in the game.

“This is something that I want to do and, take my time to do that,” Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said. And fortunately got a great turnout.”

Fellow Patriots Will Campbell, Robert Spillane, Pop Douglas, Marcus Jones as well as the Boston Fleet’s Megan Keller and Jill Saulnier were among the participants in the festivities.

“At the end of the day, it’s not just about him playing on the football field,” Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones said. “As you can see, it’s off the field as well, being a leader and everything.”

The MayeDay Family Foundation raised $94,000 during the event.

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