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WooSox Mascot To Roll Burritos At Local Taqueria To Raise Money For Nonprofit

"Smiley Ball" will be behind the counter at Anna's Taqueria, wrapping and folding burritos.

WORCESTER, MA — A beloved Mexican eatery is hosting the Worcester Red Sox mascot for a special celebration.

Anna's Taqueria in Natick is continuing its Mascot Rolling Series, with the WooSox's mascot, Smiley Ball. On Tuesday, Apr. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., Smiley will be behind the counter at the restaurant, wrapping and folding burritos.

Alongside Smiley will be the WooSox’s volunteers, called "Dreammakers," who will also help roll burritos for guests.

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Anna's Taqueria will donate proceeds from each entree purchased to support the Woo Sox Foundation, which supports the community through education, social justice, cancer research and diamond sports.

The nonprofit runs programs like college scholarships, teacher recognition, food drives and more.

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Customers who stop by Anna's at 1265 Worcester St. that night will also receive branded keepsakes, and there will be a raffle for a four-pack of tickets to a WooSox game at Polar Park in Worcester.

Anna's held a similar charity event earlier this month at its Newton Highlands location featuring Blades the Bruin. The official mascot for the Boston Bruins rolled burritos for guests on Mar. 4 to support the Boston Bruins Foundation.

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