NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fashion and philanthropy took center stage Thursday night as Jazz Chisholm Jr. hosted his second annual “Tunnel Fits & Kicks” charity event at Nebula NYC in Manhattan.
Organized through the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, the event brought together athletes, fashion, and philanthropy for a night centered around supporting underprivileged children in New York, Florida, and The Bahamas.
Several notable New York athletes attended in support of the initiative, including former Yankees pitcher Dellin Betances, Yankees infielder Jose Caballero, newly acquired Giants cornerback Greg Newsome II, Rocco Romeo of Brooklyn FC, Mandy Freeman of NJ/NY Gotham FC, and Alonso Martínez from New York City FC.
Throughout the evening, players emphasized the importance of using their platforms to make an impact beyond sports and give back to the communities they represent.
Chisholm, known for his bold fashion sense both on and off the field, spoke about how New York has influenced his personal style since joining the Yankees.
“I got a lot more chances to work with designers,” Chisholm said. “I feel like I could step into the fashion world and feel like myself, really just revamp myself.”
But while fashion served as the backdrop for the evening, the mission behind the event remained focused on helping children and underserved communities.
When asked what nights like this mean to him, especially while giving back to kids in The Bahamas, Florida, and New York, Chisholm reflected on the importance of inspiring the next generation.
“It means everything to me showing the kids you can do anything they want,” Chisholm said. “Once you dream it, it can happen. Tonight is a night for them—to make sure they are good, their future is well taken care of, and making sure kids that don’t have, have. That’s what it’s really all about.”
Betances echoed similar sentiments, highlighting how athletes can use their visibility to create positive change.
“Anytime you get a chance to give back, I think that’s why we use our platform the best way we can,” Betances said. “It’s about finding ways to help out, and Jazz does a good job of giving back, especially from where he is from.”
The foundation recently made a significant contribution to CS 55 in the Bronx, helping build a new computer lab while donating 25 laptops, 30 pairs of Jordans, and an interactive whiteboard for students.
Born in Nassau, Chisholm has remained deeply connected to the communities that shaped him long before becoming an MLB star. That connection ultimately inspired the creation of the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, which focuses on underserved communities where opportunities may be limited but potential remains limitless.
The foundation operates across New York, Florida, and The Bahamas, supporting youth through athletics, scholarships, educational initiatives, and disaster relief programs for families impacted by climate change and socioeconomic hardships.
As guests packed Nebula NYC for a night celebrating fashion, culture, and sports, the focus consistently returned to one message: investing in the next generation. For Chisholm, the event was about far more than style; it was about creating opportunities and showing young people that their dreams are possible.
