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Community Initiatives


Ryan is active in several community initiatives that help to improve the lives of many deserving children and families. During his time with the Chicago Cubs, Ryan participated in the Cubs charitable ticket and R.B.I. programs. He also took part in the Cubs Caravan prior to each season visiting elementary schools, and the USO of Illinois. Prior to selected games, Ryan conducted private pitching clinics for deserving groups and signed autographs on the concourse at Wrigley field. Read more about Ryan’s involvement in community initiatives below.


Military Family Visits to Wrigley

Posted on: November 2nd, 2009 by admin

Since 2006, the “Military Family Game” has been a tradition for the Dempster Family.  Each season the Dempster Family Foundation invites family members of those serving in the military to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to recognize these families for the sacrifices they make for our country. The “Military Family Game always takes place [...]

The R.B.I. Program

Posted on: November 2nd, 2009 by

Ryan has supported the Chicago Cubs’ R.B.I.  program initiative by sponsoring his own team since 2005.  Nicknamed Dempster’s Dynasty, Ryan’s team participates in  Major League Baseball’s signature youth outreach program, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (R.B.I.) program, designed to increase participation and interest in baseball especially among minorities, and to increase the number of talented athletes [...]

Dempster’s Dugout Ticket Program

Posted on: October 11th, 2009 by admin

“Dempster’s Dugout” is a charitable ticket program that benefits local social service agencies that assist low-income children. Through this program, Ryan hosts over 500 children a year at select Chicago Cubs games.