The Side of Mariners Baseball You Don t Always See

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1 SE ATT S R E N I R A M E L E H T IN Y T I N U M M CO

2 The Side of Mariners Baseball You Don t Always See OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: To support youth-oriented community service programs and other worthy projects in the Pacific Northwest.

3 Table of Contents Educational Programs... 2 Mariner Moose DREAM Team Assembly Program Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night Mariners Education Day One of the key aspects of the Seattle Mariners presence in the Pacific Northwest is the team s commitment to give back to the community. Major League Baseball provides wonderful opportunities for the Mariners, our fans, our players, our corporate partners, and our staff to make a positive impact on the quality of life in the Northwest, especially for children. Through Mariners Care, the Seattle Mariners non-profit foundation, over $1,004,000 was raised for youth programs in In addition, Mariners Care programs were able to benefit hundreds of charities in our community and thousands of youngsters were able to attend a Major League game. I am particularly proud of our players, coaches, and staff who personally supported these activities with hundreds of volunteer hours. Mariners Care is committed to making the Pacific Northwest a better place for our children to grow up by impacting youth-oriented community service programs and other worthy projects with the support they desperately need and deserve. The Mariners wish to thank everyone throughout our community who has been a part of Mariners Care. The story is captured on the following pages and we hope you will join us in our continuing efforts to expand the work of Mariners Care. Warmest regards, Howard Lincoln Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Seattle Mariners Children and Family Health... 4 Mariners Get Well Tour Presented by Holland America Line Make-A-Wish Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament Fight Hunger Night Presented by News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM PLAY Campaign Charitable Fundraisers... 7 Mariners Care Silent Auctions Mariners Care Speed Pitch Mariners Groundskeeper for a Day Fundraising Program Salute To Armed Forces Night ROOT SPORTS Mariners Teleauction Mariners Wives Charities... 8 Mariners Wives Grab-Bag Fundraiser Favorite Things Basket Auction Community Outreach Programs... 9 Salute To Volunteers Night Refuse To Abuse 5k Run/Walk at Safeco Field Seattle Mariners Caravan Toys for Kids Holiday Tour United Way Statistical Programs...13 PACCAR RBI for Literacy ING DIRECT Saves for Kids Alaska Airlines Home Runs for Wishes Trader Joe s Home Run Distance Program Wells Fargo Wins to End Domestic Violence Youth Baseball and Softball Programs...14 Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) League Baseball Tomorrow Fund Field Maintenance Clinic Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive Major League Baseball Initiatives...16 Jackie Robinson Day Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer Father s Day Home Run Challenge 4 ALS Roberto Clemente Day Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Welcome Back Veterans Play Sun Smart Commissioner s Community Initiative Boys & Girls Clubs of America Seattle Mariners in the Community...18 How to Contact Mariners Care

4 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Mariner Moose DREAM Team Assembly Program The Mariner Moose DREAM Team School Assembly Program continued to visit elementary schools throughout the Pacific Northwest in The Moose s DREAM Team is a comprehensive educational program that uses the team s popular mascot as a vehicle to stress the importance of the DREAM principles: Drug-free, Respect for yourself and others, Education, Attitude, and Motivation to help achieve your dreams. Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Nikon and the Mariners provided select Puget Sound area elementary schools with the opportunity to attend a Mariners game and receive new digital cameras for use in their creative arts programs. The digital cameras and ticket donations, valued at $17,560, benefited students at 24 different schools. Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night On August 31, Mariners Care, The Evergreen State College, and Seattle Central Community College teamed up for the eleventh annual Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night. Three students, Gloria Pitkin, Shane Whitaker, and Lupe Wilson, were awarded scholarships for undergraduate tuition at Evergreen for their outstanding academic achievements, community involvement, and demonstration of the ideals of quality and acceptance exemplified by Jackie Robinson throughout his career. 2

5 Mariners Education Day On May 8, the Mariners held their fifteenth annual Mariners Education Day. Mariners players, coaches, and broadcasters separated into five groups and visited five different Seattle area schools. The Mariners spoke to kids at Gatewood Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Southern Heights Elementary, Jane Addams K-8, and TOPS at Seward K-8 about the importance of education and adhering to the Mariners DREAM Team principles. The event enabled the team to deliver a positive message to over 2,500 students in one day. 3

6 CHILDREN AND FAMILY HEALTH Mariners Get Well Tour Presented by Holland America Line The Mariners and Holland America Line teamed up in 2012 to bring the Mariners Get Well Tour to hospitals in the Northwest. Mariners players, including Felix Hernandez, Michael Saunders, Hisashi Iwakuma, Jesus Montero, Dustin Ackley, Blake Beavan, and Kevin Millwood, joined the Mariner Moose to visit kids and Veterans at Seattle Children s, Mary Bridge Children s Hospital, and the Seattle VA. At each stop, the players and the Moose provided autographs, photos, and various gifts courtesy of the Mariners and Holland America Line. Make-A-Wish Foundation The Mariners annually support the Make-A-Wish Foundation by hosting kids who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions and wish to meet a Major Leaguer. Since 2000, the Mariners have also kicked-off each baseball season with a ceremonial Opening Day run-around-the-bases from a young Mariners fan from Make-A-Wish. On April 13, twelve-yearold Olivia Hanstad helped open the 2012 season. 4

7 5 Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament The Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament, held annually since 1986, has helped the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in their on-going efforts to find a cure for CF, a fatal disease afflicting children and young adults. The 2012 tournament, led by Tournament Co-Chairs Shawn Kelley, Dustin Ackley, and Justin Smoak, was held at The Golf Club at Newcastle on June 11, and raised over $220,000 for CF research. To date, over $4,876,000 has been raised through the Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament for the CF Foundation.

8 Fight Hunger Night Presented by News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM On June 16, Mariners Care and News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM hosted Fight Hunger Night, the annual food drive to benefit Northwest Harvest. Mariners fans were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to Safeco Field and, through their generosity, $5,000 and 550 pounds of food were collected for families facing hunger throughout the year. PLAY Campaign On August 21, the Mariners hosted the fourth annual PLAY Campaign event at Safeco Field for kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Seattle RBI League. PLAY which stands for Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth is a public awareness campaign developed by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) to combat child obesity. Mariners Athletic Trainers Rick Griffin, Rob Nodine, James Clifford, and Matt Toth teamed up with Mariners pitcher Carter Capps, catcher Miguel Olivo, shortstop Brendan Ryan, and outfielders Mike Carp and Trayvon Robinson to encourage youth to be active, eat right, and sustain a healthy lifestyle. 6

9 CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS Mariners Care Silent Auctions Each Saturday home game, the Mariners host Silent Auctions to benefit Mariners Care, the team s non-profit foundation. Fans have the opportunity to bid on select memorabilia including autographed baseballs, jerseys, game-used bats, and several other unique items. The Silent Auctions, held at Section 128 at Safeco Field, begin when the gates open and conclude at the end of the sixth inning. In 2012, thanks to the support of all participating Mariners fans, the Mariners Care Silent Auctions raised $83,496, raising the thirteen-year total to $1,090,235. Mariners Care Speed Pitch Each Mariners home game, fans have the opportunity to test their arms against the Major Leaguers with an official radar gun and help raise money for charity at the Mariners Care Speed Pitch, located on the Main Concourse in Center Field. Thanks to participating Mariners fans, $18,061 was raised in 2012 for the Mariners Care Foundation. Mariners Groundskeeper for a Day Fundraising Program This season, $46,550 was raised for Pacific Northwest charities through Groundskeeper for a Day donation packages offered at various auctions thanks to Mariners Head Groundskeeper Bob Christofferson and the Mariners Grounds Crew. Salute to Armed Forces Night On April 21, as part of the Seattle Mariners annual Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field, Mariners Care hosted a special silent auction to benefit the USO, The United Services Organizations. The USO is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of America s military personnel who face harm and hardship. In addition, funds were collected at each gate to benefit the VFW Troop Support Program. ROOT SPORTS Mariners Teleauction ROOT SPORTS and the Seattle Mariners teamed up to host an on-line teleauction during the September 4 telecast to raise funds for Mariners Care. The third-year event raised $11,500. 7

10 MARINERS WIVES CHARITIES Mariners Wives Grab-Bag Fundraiser On June 29, the Mariners Wives held their annual Grab-Bag fundraiser at Safeco Field. Fans were able to purchase mystery bags, featuring autographed baseballs from members of the 2012 Seattle Mariners. Thanks to all participating fans, $26,000 was raised for Mariners Care, the Seattle Mariners non-profit foundation. Favorite Things Basket Auction On August 17, the Mariners Wives showcased and auctioned off baskets containing their husbands favorite items. Mariners fans had the chance to bid on these baskets full of music, food, clothing, movies, and many autographed and game-used items. The auction raised $10,700 for the Mariners Care Foundation. 8

11 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Salute to Volunteers Night On April 17, the Mariners hosted the fourth annual Salute to Volunteers Night at Safeco Field. The event featured a volunteer bazaar on the Main Concourse to provide information to fans on how to get started giving to a cause or organization. The night also included a pre-game ceremony honoring the Governor s Volunteer Service Award winners for their exceptional efforts in our community. Refuse To Abuse 5k Run/Walk at Safeco Field The inaugural Refuse To Abuse 5k Run/Walk, held on July 21 at Safeco Field, raised over $18,000 for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Refuse To Abuse campaign. Over 1,000 people participated in the unique sold out event featuring Safeco Field as the course. Mariners Manager Eric Wedge and his wife Kate served as honorary event chairs and spokespeople for the campaign. The Mariners and WSCADV have teamed up since 1997 to support the Refuse To Abuse campaign, a season-long awareness campaign designed to encourage a commitment to prevent violence in intimate relationships. The campaign features radio and print public service advertisements, in both English and Spanish, and delivers the message that we should, speak up and not be silent about domestic violence. 9

12 January 25 Vancouver, BC January Seattle Mariners Caravan The 2012 Seattle Mariners Caravan hit the road January 9-27, visiting Mariners fans of all ages in 20 communities across the Pacific Northwest. On the tour, Mariners players, broadcasters, and the Mariner Moose delivered positive messages to kids at elementary schools, hospitals, and Boys & Girls Clubs. In addition, fans also had the opportunity to attend complimentary autograph sessions with the players and have their photo taken with the Mariner Moose. Mariners players who participated in the Caravan included Blake Beavan, Tom Wilhelmsen, Shawn Kelley, Chris Gimenez, Mike Carp, Michael Saunders, Jesus Montero, and Danny Hultzen. Also joining in the events were broadcasters Mike Blowers, Rick Rizzs, Dave Sims, and Dave Valle. January 24 Everett, WA Ja January 26 Tacoma, WA January 9 Union Gap, WA January 20 Longview, WA OREGON 10

13 CANADA 25 Ferndale, WA January 11 Spokane, WA January 12 Coeur d Alene, ID nuary 27 Alderwood, WA January 9 Yakima, WA January 10 Moses Lake, WA IDAHO WASHINGTON January 13 Tri-Cities, WA January 12 Walla Walla, WA 11

14 Toys for Kids Holiday Tour Rick Rizzs and Dave Henderson once again coordinated a group of past and present Mariners players, coaches, and broadcasters to spend time spreading cheer and delivering gifts throughout the holiday season with their annual Toys for Kids holiday tour. On November 17, Rick and Dave also teamed up with the Seattle Mariners RBI Club to host the Twelfth Annual Toys for Kids Dinner and Auction. The event raised over $145,000 to benefit disadvantaged children and families in the Puget Sound area. Benefiting charities included Atlantic Street Center, Harborview Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House Seattle, Seattle Children s Home, Hopelink, The Country Doctor, YWCA Seattle Emergency Housing, Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing, The Healing Center, Family & Adult Service Center, Vision House, Union Gospel Mission, and First Place. United Way The Seattle Mariners annually support the United Way of King County and their efforts to bring caring people together to give, volunteer, and take action to help solve our community s toughest challenges including meeting people s basic needs, ending homelessness, and giving every child an equal chance to succeed. In 2012, Mariners players Dustin Ackley, Jesus Montero, Felix Hernandez, John Jaso, Chone Figgins, Brandon League, Munenori Kawasaki, and Brendan Ryan also helped raise awareness for the United Way through print and video public service announcements. In addition, Mariners broadcaster and 2012 Mariners Hall of Fame inductee Dan Wilson, and his wife Annie, were named co-chairs of the 2012/2013 United Way of King County campaign where they will make over 60 different speaking engagements to help the United Way reach their goal of raising $111 million. The Seattle Mariners Front Office also runs an annual United Way workplace campaign and has received the United Way s Outstanding Employee Campaign Award each of the last four years. In 2012, Mariners staff members also reached 100% participation for the third consecutive year. food on the table ending homelessness live united unitedwayofkingcounty.org In partnership with the Seattle Mariners. Donated by: 12

15 STATISTICAL PROGRAMS PACCAR RBI for Literacy For every Mariners RBI during the 2012 season, PACCAR made a donation to the Page Ahead Children s Literacy Program. Page Ahead is a non-profit organization that puts new books in the hands of atrisk children throughout Washington State. The 2012 program raised $75,000. Alaska Airlines Home Runs for Wishes Alaska Airlines donated 10,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington for every Mariners home run and 40,000 miles for every Mariners grand slam. In 2012, 1,550,000 miles, valued at $42,625, were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wells Fargo Refuse To Abuse For every Mariners win, Wells Fargo made a donation to the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to support the Refuse To Abuse campaign. In 2012, the program raised $10,000. Trader Joe s Home Runs That Help Every time the Mariners hit a home run at Safeco Field, Trader Joe s made a donation to the Emergency Feeding Program of King County. The 2012 total donation was $15,000. ING DIRECT Saves for Kids For every save recorded by a Mariners pitcher in 2012, ING DIRECT donated $1,000 to Seattle Children s. The Mariners had 43 saves for a total donation of $43,000. The program has raised $120,000 in three seasons for uncompensated care at Seattle Children s. 13

16 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run, Major League Baseball s official youth skills competition, is a grassroots program for boys and girls, ages 7-14, that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills. Winners from each of the four age divisions (7-8, 9-10, 11-12, & 13-14) can advance through four levels of competition, including Local, Sectional, Team Championships, and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. The 2012 program featured over 4,000 competitions and reached over 650,000 boys and girls. On June 17, the Mariners were pleased to host the 2012 Seattle Mariners Team Championship at Safeco Field for the top Sectional qualifiers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia. At the Team Championship, fourteen-year-old Andrew Canady, from Port Orchard, WA, posted one of the top three scores in his age division for all of the United States and Canada, earning him a trip to the Nationals Finals at the All-Star Game in Kansas City. At the All-Star Game, he was crowned the 2012 Aquafina Pitch, Hit, & Run National Champion. On July 15, in recognition of his achievement, Andrew returned to Safeco Field to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to Mariners catcher John Jaso. 14

17 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) League Mariners Care, together with the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Baseball Tomorrow Fund, and Teammates For Kids Foundation, sponsored the nineteenth season of the Seattle RBI League in RBI offers inner-city boys and girls, ages 5-18, the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of baseball and softball by providing them with a safe, organized athletic program. The RBI League also features a life skills training program that concentrates on citizenship and academics. Baseball Tomorrow Fund Field Maintenance Clinic On August 23 at Safeco Field, the Mariners Grounds Crew and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund teamed up to present a Field Maintenance Clinic for staff from Seattle Parks & Recreation, Metro Parks Tacoma, City of Lakewood, and Kennewick American Youth Baseball. Participants attending the event received tips from the pros on maintaining local athletic fields. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund also presented a $10,000 grant to Kennewick American Youth Baseball to help with renovation of their baseball field honoring Cooper Larson, a young Mariners fan who lost his battle to brain cancer in Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive On July 14, the Seattle Mariners and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund held the eighth annual equipment collection drive at Safeco Field to support the growth of youth baseball and softball in the Pacific Northwest. With the help of Mariners outfielders Mike Carp and Casper Wells, fans were encouraged to bring new or gently used equipment to the ballpark to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Seattle RBI League. Each participating fan received an autographed photo. Mariners fans contributed $10,000 in equipment and cash donations. In addition, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a program that funds new fields, equipment, and uniforms to youth baseball and softball programs, presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Seattle RBI League with a $5,000 grant toward the purchase of new equipment. 15

18 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INITIATIVES Jackie Robinson Day On April 15, the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics celebrated Jackie Robinson Day at Safeco Field, in honor of the 65th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the game s color barrier. As part of Jackie Robinson Day, established in 2004 by MLB, all Mariners and A s players and coaches wore #42 in his honor and a pre-game ceremony was held featuring Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Rachel Robinson as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements and provides educational and leadership development opportunities for minority students with strong capabilities, but limited financial resources. Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer On Mother s Day, the Seattle Mariners and Major League Baseball once again teamed up for the annual Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer program. The league-wide initiative helped raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today. Father s Day Home Run Challenge In 2012, MLB and the Seattle Mariners teamed up for the sixteenth year to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation with the annual Home Run Challenge during Father s Day week. Each home run hit during the week raises awareness and needed funds to fight prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in America. 4 ALS On August 22, the Mariners and MLB teamed up for the fourth year of the 4 ALS initiative in an effort to help raise awareness and financial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig s Disease. The Mariners and MLB partnered with four organizations whose primary goal is to find a cure for ALS: The ALS Association, ALS TDI, MDA/Augie s Quest, and Project ALS. Roberto Clemente Day Since 1971, Major League Baseball has annually presented an award to recognize a player who combines outstanding skills on the field with devoted work in the community. In 1973, the award was re-named in honor of Roberto Clemente, who died on December 31, 1972, during a humanitarian mission to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In 2002, Major League Baseball created Roberto Clemente Day as a league-wide effort to honor the memory of Roberto Clemente and recognize each Club s local winner. On September 18, Felix Hernandez was named the Mariners local winner and national nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. Each nominee receives a $7,500 donation to the charity of his choice. Felix selected Seattle Children s Hospital and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund as his charity of choice. 16

19 Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life is a national character education program developed by Major League Baseball, Scholastic, Inc., and Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson s daughter, that gives kids strategies to overcome obstacles in their lives. Using baseball as a metaphor for life, the curriculum is based on the values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson: Determination, Commitment, Persistence, Integrity, Justice, Courage, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Excellence. A major component of the program is the Breaking Barriers Essay Contest, which encourages children to write about barriers or obstacles they have faced or are still facing in their lives and how they used the values exemplified by Jackie Robinson to deal with those barriers or obstacles. On May 5, at Safeco Field, the Mariners and MLB recognized McCrae Leith, a fifth grade student from Albany, OR, in a pre-game ceremony with Sharon Robinson and Mariners infielder Chone Figgins. McCrae s essay highlighted persistence and determination and was chosen as one of ten finalists from thousands of essays nationwide. Welcome Back Veterans In 2012, the Mariners joined Major League Baseball to support the fifth year of the Welcome Back Veterans campaign, a series of fundraising and awareness initiatives which addresses the mental health and job needs of returning American Veterans. As part of the campaign, the Mariners also provided hundreds of tickets for local veterans and their families to a game at Safeco Field. Play Sun Smart To promote early detection, the Seattle Mariners, MLB, MLBPA, and the American Academy of Dermatology have teamed up to help raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer and how people can Play Sun Smart. TM Commissioner s Community Initiative / MLB & Players Give Back The Seattle Mariners, Major League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association hosted kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs and other youth-related charities at the ballpark throughout the 2012 season as part of the Commissioner s Community Initiative and MLB & Players Give Back programs. The goal of each initiative is to provide tickets to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the official charity of Major League Baseball. Known as the Positive Place for Kids, the Clubs provide character development programs on a daily basis, conducted by full and part-time trained professional staff and volunteers. Since 1997, MLB and B&GCA have established hundreds of new RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) and Rookie Leagues and increased exposure for B&GCA through MLB produced print, radio, and television public service advertising campaigns. The partnership has resulted in more than $16 million in direct and indirect support for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 17

20 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY Franklin Gutierrez Refuse To Abuse Campaign --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Make-A-Wish Foundation Eric Wedge Refuse To Abuse Campaign --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence --Inaugural 5k Run/Walk Honorary Co-Chair Prostate Cancer Foundation Ishinomaki City Youth Baseball Clinic Toys for Kids Mariners Care Dustin Ackley Cystic Fibrosis Foundation --Mariners Care Golf Tournament Co-Chair Prostate Cancer Foundation Mariners Get Well Tour --Seattle VA Health Care System USAG Japan Camp Zama United Way of King County Blake Beavan Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Kadlec Medical Center --Sacred Heart Children s Hospital --Seattle VA Health Care System Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4 ALS Campaign Volunteers of America --Buses for Baseball Carter Capps PLAY Campaign --Boys & Girls Clubs of King County --Seattle RBI League Volunteers of America --Buses for Baseball Mike Carp Seattle Mariners Caravan --Al Davies Boys & Girls Club --Alderwood Boys & Girls Club DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Mary Bridge Children s Hospital Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Baseball Tomorrow Fund PLAY Campaign --Boys & Girls Clubs of King County --Seattle RBI League Charlie Furbush Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Seattle Mariners Kids Club Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Kadlec Medical Center --Sacred Heart Children s Hospital 18 Felix Hernandez Seattle Children s Hospital --Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund --Mariners Get Well Tour Make-A-Wish Foundation Refuse To Abuse Campaign --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence The Martinez Foundation Humane Society MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run United Way of King County Hisashi Iwakuma Mariners Get Well Tour --Mary Bridge Children s Hospital Ishinomaki City Youth Baseball Clinic Shawn Kelley Cystic Fibrosis Foundation --Mariners Care Golf Tournament Co-Chair Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team School Assembly Program 4 ALS Campaign Josh Kinney Mariners Care

21 Alex Liddi Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Ishinomaki City Youth Baseball Clinic Lucas Luetge Green Apple Day of Service --Denny Middle School Volunteers of America --Buses for Baseball Seattle Mariners Caravan Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Kevin Millwood Mariners Get Well Tour --Seattle VA Health Care System Jesús Montero Seattle Mariners Caravan --Alderwood Boys & Girls Club Mariners Get Well Tour --Mary Bridge Children s Hospital United Way of King County Hector Noesi Ishinomaki City Youth Baseball Clinic Oliver Perez Mariners Care Stephen Pryor Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Volunteers of America --Buses for Baseball Brendan Ryan It Gets Better Project PLAY Campaign --Boys & Girls Clubs of King County --Seattle RBI League Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Rally Foundation United Way of King County Michael Saunders Seattle Mariners Caravan --Al Davies Boys & Girls Club DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Mary Bridge Children s Hospital --Seattle Children s Hospital MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run Volunteers of America --Buses for Baseball Kyle Seager Seattle Children s Hospital American Heart Association Delta Dental Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Justin Smoak Cystic Fibrosis Foundation --Mariners Care Golf Tournament Co-Chair USAG Japan Camp Zama Casper Wells Baseball Tomorrow Fund Delta Dental Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Kadlec Medical Center --Sacred Heart Children s Hospital Tom Wilhelmsen Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team School Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour --Kadlec Medical Center --Sacred Heart Children s Hospital Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 19

22 HOW TO CONTACT MARINERS CARE Mariners Care and the Seattle Mariners work throughout each year to support as many charitable organizations as possible. Requests for the opportunities below must be submitted in writing, on organizational letterhead, to the following address: Seattle Mariners C/O (designate specific program from options below) PO BOX 4100 Seattle, WA Charitable Donations: To request support from Mariners Care through an in-kind donation for a fundraiser, please submit request in writing, on organizational letterhead, at least six weeks before your event. More detailed guidelines for requesting a donation can be found on the Mariners website: Mariners.com. DREAM Team Assembly Program: To request the Mariners DREAM Team Assembly at your elementary school, please send a letter of request on school letterhead. Speaker s Bureau/Player Appearances: Appearance requests for current players, former players, and Front Office personnel must be sent at least six weeks before your event. When requesting an appearance by a current player, please consider the Mariners travel schedule. Ticket Donations: To request tickets for members of a non-profit organization, please submit request in writing, on organizational letterhead, and include organization s non-profit tax ID number. Tickets are limited to select games and subject to availability. Mariner Moose: The Mariner Moose is available for private, community, and corporate appearances. To book the Moose at your next event, please call the Mariner Moose Scheduling Hotline at (206) , moose@mariners.com, or send your request in writing to the address above. Mariners Care would like to thank its partners for their contributions in supporting our community. 20

23 Tom Wilhelmsen and Blake Beavan deliver gifts to children at Sacred Heart Children s Hospital in Spokane. Editor: Sean Grindley Design: Carl Morton Contributors: Jeri Baer, Demetrius Grant, Gina Hasson, Korey Traynor Photography: Ben VanHouten

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