Patriots' Drake Maye uniting key Massachusetts figures at upcoming charity event

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye may only be 23, but recent efforts show that he is already proving himself to be one of the most important figures in the Massachusetts community.

Ahead of his third year in the NFL, the standout QB is launching his own nonprofit to extend community outreach with his wife — Ann Michael. March saw the announcement of the official launch of the MayeDay Family Foundation and its mission to provide children and families enduring hardship with assistance and support needed to achieve a brighter future. In the same announcement, the Mayes also announced an inaugural MayeDay Family Foundation Celebrity Softball Classic to fund their mission. The Celebrity Softball Classic is set to take place shortly at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, on Sunday, May 31.

However, what makes the MayeDay Family Foundation Celebrity Softball Classic unique is something that has not been heavily reported — in addition to Patriots teammates who will be participating, other celebrities and professional athletes who will also be in attendance all have unique ties to the New England communities as well.

Rumored list of athletes, celebrities to attend Patriots’ Drake Maye’s MayeDay

Per sources, here is the rumored list of key figures participating in the event.

New England Patriots — Maye, Head Coach Mike Vrabel , offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Christian Gonzalez, Hunter Henry, Will Campbell, Mike Onwenu, DeMario Douglas, Rhamondre Stevenson, Romeo Doubs, Brendan Schooler, Tommy DeVito, Marcus Jones, Mack Hollins, Robert Spillane, Jared Wilson, Jack Westover and former player Julian Edelman

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel talks to quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Imagn Images

A long list of teammates and even former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman have already confirmed attendance for the event, showcasing that community outreach is a priority for the AFC East team.

Celebrities/professional athletes

Other celebrities and professional athletes from other sports will also be participating, with a good number of them having significant ties to the Mass. area and communities.

Olympic Gold Medalist, PWHL Boston Fleet Megan Keller — Megan Keller plays for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Boston team, the Boston Fleet. In addition to serving as the team's captain, Keller also lifted Team USA to win gold in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by scoring the golden goal in overtime over Canada.

NHL Boston Bruins Alum Zdeno Chara — Boston Bruins alum Zdeno Chara was an incredibly decorated player for the Bruins who brought pride to Boston from his years with the National Hockey League team from 2006 to 2020. He won the Norris Trophy with Boston in 2009 as the best defenseman and helped the Bruins to win the Stanley Cup in 2011 for the first time since 1972.

PWHL Boston Fleet Jill Saulnier — Keller's teammate of Jill Saulnier will also join in on the Softball Classic. She won a Gold Medal with Team Canada at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and earned a Silver Medal at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.  

NHL San Jose Sharks Will Smith — Budding, young NHL star Will Smith became the highest draft pick in Boston College history when he was selected at No. 4 overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2023 Draft. A proud Boston native, Smith comes from a long line of BC alumni and has been doing offseason training throughout Mass. this summer.

NHL Seattle Kraken Matty Beniers — Hingham, Mass. native Matty Beniers was the first-ever NHL Draft pick of the expansion Seattle Kraken when he was chosen No. 2 in the 2021 NHL Draft. He has previously credited playing outdoor and street hockey in Hingham as part of the reason he made it to the NHL.

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy — Dave Portnoy invented Barstool Sports after getting his start distributing gambling tip sheets across Boston subway stations. He is a Swampscott, Mass. native who has previously praised Maye's on-field QB skillset across social media.

Comedian Matt Rife — Stand-up comic Matt Rife is new to the New England area and recently moved right across the street from Gillette Stadium. Despite being from Ohio, Rife quickly engulfed himself into the Patriots fanbase and chose to immerse himself into the local community following his move.

The New England Patriots cheerleaders will also be present, with veteran Kaitlyn Savary and rookie Jade Bucci slated to attend.

Team Patriots vs. Team Sox

The two teams playing in the softball game will be Team Patriots versus Team Sox.

Team Patriots features the Mayes, Allen, Campbell, Keller, Saulnier, Onwenu, Henry, Douglas, Stevenson, Doubs and Chara. This team will be coached by Vrabel.

Team Sox will be coached by McDaniels and consists of Gonzalez, Schooler, Portnoy, Rife, Smith, Beniers, DeVito, Jones Hollins, Spillane, Wilson, Edelman and Westover.

Other MayeDay Family Foundation Celebrity Softball Classic information

Maye said in a press release that he is excited to give back to the New England community that has provided him so much support in his ongoing career.

"Ann Michael and I are excited to launch the MayeDay Family Foundation to give back to the communities that have so strongly supported us," said Maye. "It's important for us to provide help for kids and families in need and we are looking forward to partnering with great organizations in New England."

This was clearly reflected in who the foundation chose to attend the inaugural event with such strong ties to New England— indicating a clear nod by the Mayes for all of their gratitude to the Mass. community.

The upcoming charity event will include a home run derby, postgame festivities and interactive family activities. Via the MayeDay Family Foundation social media, two tickets to the Oct. 18 game against the New York Jets in addition to two signed Maye jerseys and two sidelines passes are among the items that will be up for the silent auction.

Gates open at 5 p.m. EST on Sunday at Polar Park on May 31. There will be a home run derby at 6 p.m., the softball game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and fireworks will follow postgame.

In addition to prioritizing charity work, Maye is about to enter his third year in the NFL and is coming off being named team captain and earned the 67th Bert Bell Award. It's clear as his career continues with the Patriots, he will serve as a pillar to the community for the Boston area.

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