Mariners Nurse Appreciation Games: Get Discount Tickets, Nurses Honored On The Field

Nurses Honored On The Field At BOTH Nurse Appreciation Games!

As part of our celebration, we originally planned to honor two nurses during the May 5 game — but thanks to the Mariners extending the celebration, we’re now thrilled to recognize four exceptional nurses across two Nurse Appreciation games on May 5 and May 6.

These outstanding nurses will take part in unforgettable pre-game, on-field experiences at T-Mobile Park:

May 5, 2026 Game (6:40 PM):

• First Pitch: Tyler Taniguchi (1st Place) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
• Catcher: Nicole Simon (3rd Place) will be behind the plate as catcher.

May 6, 2026 Game (1:10 PM):

• First Pitch: Sandy Shockley (2nd Place) will take the mound for the ceremonial first pitch. 
• Catcher: Crosby Moen (4th Place) will complete the on-field experience as catcher.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting and helped us celebrate these incredible nurses.

Here are the nurses chosen by an online vote 👇 

Tyler Taniguchi 

I would like to nominate Tyler for recognition as an outstanding Emergency Room nurse at level 1 trauma hospital. Tyler consistently exemplifies compassion, and professionalism in one of the most fast-paced and high-pressure environments in healthcare.

As an ER nurse, Tyler treats every patient with genuine kindness and respect, regardless of the circumstances. Whether caring for a patient or supporting a scared family member he approaches each interaction with calmness and empathy. 

Tyler graduated nursing school in 2023, in the midst of a nursing crisis after COVID-19. When I asked him why he wanted to go the ER after the pandemic he said, "Because that's where the need is. That's where people go when they're having the worst day of their life, and I want to be the one to fix it." From there Tyler has continued to give everything he has for the people he cares for. Whether that is a full trauma coming into the hospital to the person without health care who simply has no where else to turn, Tyler says that he wants to "help them all the same."

Sandy Shockley

I would like to nominate my friend Sandy to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game. Sandy is a dedicated labor and delivery nurse who has spent her career caring for others during some of the most important and vulnerable moments of their lives. Her compassion, humor, calm presence, and unwavering dedication make her one of the most beloved people to work with. Patients and colleagues alike know Sandy as someone who always shows up with kindness, encouragement, and a genuine passion for helping others.

Recently, Sandy has been facing one of the toughest challenges of her life—breast cancer. Despite undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, she continues to inspire everyone around her with her strength, resilience, and positive spirit. While treatment has temporarily taken her away from many of the activities, work and social events she loves, she has found comfort and joy in watching baseball.

Mariners games have become something she looks forward to during long days of recovery and treatment. When so much of life has been put on pause, baseball has given her something to cheer for, something normal, and something hopeful.

Allowing Sandy to throw the first pitch would be an incredibly meaningful moment for someone who has spent so many years giving to others. It would celebrate not only her courage through cancer but also the countless families she has supported as a labor and delivery nurse. Sandy has helped bring new life into the world for so many people in our community—it would be amazing to honor her in front of a stadium full of fans.

Thank you for considering Sandy’s story. Recognizing her in this way would bring her tremendous joy and remind her just how many people are cheering for her.

Nicole Simon

Nicole graduated from PLU and has worked as a nurse at Seattle Children's for her entire career. She started on our Cancer Care unit, and has since transitioned to our Ambulatory Clinic in Federal Way. She is the type of nurse kids and families REMEMBER. We had a young lady come in who had been a patient of Nicole's 15 years ago... and when she became upset, she asked for Nicole to come comfort her. And Nicole was there. Sitting, talking, joking, laughing, caring. Nicole remembers her patients and families because they all mean something to her. She is compassionate, kind and loyal.

Nicole is also the biggest Mariners fan I know. She is constantly texting updates in the off-season and doesn't miss a game (whether she is in person as a season ticket holder, at home or on the road- shout out to Rick Rizzs).

Crosby Moen

Crosby is the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Neuro ICU at Harborview Medical Center. He is one of the most visible and helpful nurses and people I have ever worked with. He spent years in the trenches of the Neuro ICU during COVID when we became the COVID ICU of Harborview. He has been present and a leading voice of leadership and teamwork in the ICU. He has taken it upon himself to build staff teamwork and resilience. He deserves to be recognized for his amazing nursing abilities and his incredible leadership.

Awards and Prizes

The nurse winners will each receive:

• Two complimentary game tickets (courtesy of Nurse.org)
• Special on-field recognition for their role
• Clove shoes
• Fabletics scrubs 

Buy Discount Tickets!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime moment for these amazing nurses, and we invite you to be part of the celebration.

>> Shop discounted tickets, starting at $34.47 (Includes FREE Mariners-themed Nurse Appreciation Jersey) - tickets WILL sell out!

Win FREE Tickets!

Nurse.org is giving away 2 FREE tickets to Seattle Mariners Nurse Night on May 5th to one lucky nurse! This contest has ended — the winner has been contacted via email.

T-Shirts

As part of this grand slam of appreciation, Mel's Crafty Corner is thrilled to offer nurse-baseball-themed t-shirts! Equip your gear to show your support and pride in style. Shirts start at $28 and will sell out—shop now!

2025 Event Recap

Two nurses were honored on the field during the pregame ceremony, and the nurse with the most votes threw the first pitch, and the runner-up caught. Each winner also received two game tickets, Clove shoes, Fabletics scrubs, a prize bundle from Nuwest, and other prizes!

2024 Mariners Nurse Night Recap

The Seattle Mariners and Nurse.org were proud to recognize and celebrate the tireless work of nurses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Two local nurses had the honor of stepping out on the field and being recognized during the pregame ceremony in front of thousands of fans! One special nurse threw out the first pitch while another nurse was the catcher.

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Nurses Honored on the Field

Two nurses were honored on the field during the pregame ceremony. The nurse with the most votes threw the first pitch, and the first runner-up was the catcher.  Each winner received 2 game tickets, Clove shoes, a prize bundle from Nuwest, and other prizes! 

Here are the two nurses who were chosen by an online vote: 

First Pitch Winner, Alison Waters: Alison is an aesthetic nurse injector who is passionate about aesthetics and promoting healthy aging while also helping to give confidence to her patients through a natural approach. 

Catcher, Kelli Collins: Kelli has been a nurse for just 5 years but in that time she has excelled. She is originally from Spokane and currently lives in Tacoma working as an ER nurse at Tacoma General Hospital. Kelli graduated from University of Idaho with a degree in Exercise Physiology and worked as an exercise specialist at Valley Medical Center in Renton for several years. After living and working in Germany for a year, she returned to North Carolina to be with her fiancé who had just returned from deployment overseas. It was here she pursued her dream of becoming a nurse. After working for a year her now husband was deployed again and so unsure of her future and where she would be living permanently, she decided to take a traveling assignment and ended up going to Reno, Nevada, Tacoma, Washington, Sacramento, California and Bellingham, Washington before permanently settling down in Tacoma when her husband returned from deployment. I am so proud of her for being a confident, caring and loving nurse. Not many people can travel with only one years experience. She has had to live with a military spouse who has been endlessly had to leave home for various deployments. She has 2 dogs that she adores and they have been her constant companions traveling everywhere she goes. I think she would be a great person to throw out the first pitch, especially because she constantly throws balls for her dogs! 

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