Seattle Mariners In the Community

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1 Seattle Mariners In the Community

2 The Side of Mariners Baseball You Don t Always See

3 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 Mariners non-profit foundation, over $1,022,000 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 youthoriented 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

4 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Mariner Moose D.R.E.A.M. Team Assembly Program Presented By Microsoft In 2008, Microsoft and the Mariners teamed up to bring the Mariner Moose D.R.E.A.M. Team School Assembly Program to ten elementary schools in Washington State. The Moose s D.R.E.A.M. Team is a comprehensive educational program that uses the team s popular mascot as a vehicle to stress the importance of the D.R.E.A.M. principles: Drug-free, Respect for yourself and others, Education, Attitude, and Motivation to help achieve your dreams. Thanks to Microsoft, each school also received select Mariners school supplies for students who set and achieved their reading goals. Page Ahead Book Drives Presented By PACCAR PACCAR and Mariners Care partnered for the second year to host two book drives at Safeco Field. At each event, fans were encouraged to bring a new book to the ballpark to help promote reading and provide new books for children in need through the Page Ahead Children s Literacy Program. Page Ahead is a non-profit organization that puts new books in the hands of at-risk children throughout Washington State. Thanks to participating Mariners fans, $21,062 in books and cash donations were collected for Page Ahead. Mariners Education Day On May 7, the Mariners held their 11th annual Mariners Education Day. Mariners players, coaches, and broadcasters separated into six groups and visited six different elementary schools around the Seattle area. The Mariners spoke to kids at McGilvra, Olympic View, Marvista, Park Orchard, Cyrstal Springs, and Bear Creek about the importance of education and adhering to the Mariners D.R.E.A.M. Team principles. The event enabled the team to deliver a positive message to over 2,800 students in one day.

5 Verizon Wireless Refuse To Abuse Campaign The Mariners and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (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 with Mariners players, in both English and Spanish, and delivers the message that we should, speak up and not be silent about domestic violence. Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night On August 26, Mariners Care, The Evergreen State College, and Seattle Central Community College teamed up for the seventh annual Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night. Three students, Veronica Abram, Soledad Picon, and Antony Xczar 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. 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 $17,000, benefited students at 13 different schools Mariners Care 1/8-25 Seattle Mariners Caravan travels the NW with Ryan Feierabend, Sean Green, Mark Lowe, Mike Morse, Eric O Flaherty, Mike Blowers, Norm Charlton, Dave Valle, Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs, Dave Sims, and the Mariner Moose 1/8 DREAM Team Assembly at Columbia Elementary in Mukilteo 1/9 Mariners Caravan visits Bellingham Boys & Girls Club 1/10 Caravan visits Regence Boys & Girls Club in Portland 1/11 DREAM Team Assembly at Kessler Elementary in Longview 1/14 DREAM Team Assembly at Cascade Elementary in Wenatchee 1/16 Get Well Tour at Kadlec Medical Center in Tri-Cities with Mark Lowe, Eric O Flaherty, and the Mariner Moose 1/17 Get Well Tour at Shriners Hospital in Spokane 1/18 Get Well Tour visits Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane 1/22 DREAM Team Assembly at View Ridge Elementary in Bremerton 1/23 Fred Hutch Award Luncheon at Safeco Field 1/24 DREAM Team Assembly at Tillicum Elementary in Lakewood 1/25 DREAM Team Assembly at Lakeridge Middle School in Bonney Lake 1/ Seattle Mariners Friends of Scouting Breakfast benefiting the Chief Seattle Council Boy Scouts of America 1/ Seattle Mariners FanFest 2/7 The Moose participates in South Sound Reading Foundation assembly at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary in Tumwater 2/13 Microsoft DREAM Team Assembly at Franklin Elementary in Tacoma

6 YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROGRAMS Boeing Mariners Care Athletic Field Grant Since 1985, the Mariners and The Boeing Company have teamed up to provide baseball and softball facilities in our communities with an annual grant of $100,000. The 2008 recipient was the City of Des Moines for the Des Moines Field House Park Renovation Project. Past winners of the Boeing Mariners Care Athletic Field grant include: Carnation, Ballard, Vashon, Federal Way, Sumner, Mukilteo, Kennewick, Enumclaw, Yakima, Central Seattle, Shoreline, Sultan, Stanwood, Hazel Dell, Mount Vernon, Lynnwood, Port Orchard, Arlington, Alderwood, Tukwila, North Seattle, Gig Harbor, and West Seattle. 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 Championship, and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. In 2008, the program reached over 600,000 kids nationwide. The Mariners were pleased to host Sectional and Team Championship competitions. The 2008 Seattle Mariners Team Championship, held at Safeco Field on June 15, featured kids from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.

7 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Day On July 6, the Seattle Mariners and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund held the fourth 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 third baseman, Adrian Beltre, fans were encouraged to bring new or gently used equipment to the ballpark. All collected equipment benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Seattle RBI League. 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 with a $5,000 grant toward the purchase of new equipment. 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 15th season of the Seattle RBI League in RBI offers inner-city boys and girls, ages 8-18, 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. Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award Fidelity Investments, together with the Seattle Mariners, honored individuals who have passionately and selflessly dedicated themselves to the advancement of youth baseball and softball programs in the Northwest with the Fidelity Investments Inspire the Future Award. Six awards were given throughout the season to individuals who have made a profound impact on kids and volunteers through their leadership and inspiration. Fidelity Investments made a $1,000 donation to each honoree s youth baseball program Mariners Care 2/16 The Mariner Moose participates in Habitat for Humanity ReStore grand opening in Seattle 2/28 Peoria Diamond Club Annual Spring Training Charity Game with San Diego Padres raises $58,128 to benefit youth charities in Peoria, AZ, including Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, Hope Kids, Homeward Bound, Foundation for Blind Children, American Cancer Society, and local schools, summer camps, and food banks 3/16 The Mariner Moose appears at Stroum Jewish Community Center Purim Carnival 3/20 Mariner Moose appears at annual Paul Robeson Awards 3/22 The Mariner Moose participates in Magnolia Little League Parade 3/31 Washington State Library unveils new Miguel Batista Washington Reads campaign poster at Safeco Field on Opening Day 3/31 Ten-year-old Ben Comer of the Make- A-Wish Foundation runs the bases on Opening Day to begin the 2008 season 4/1 Salute to Armed Forces Night and USO Silent Auction 4/5 Mariner Moose visits Seattle Central Little League 4/13 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Woodside Elementary in Everett as part of Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program 4/15 Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

8 CHILDREN AND FAMILY HEALTH 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 ongoing efforts to find a cure for CF, a fatal disease afflicting children and young adults. The 2008 tournament, led by chairman Raul Ibañez, was held at The Golf Club at Newcastle on May 29, and raised over $191,000 for CF research. To date, over $4,200,000 has been raised through the Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament for the CF Foundation. Mariners Get Well Tour Each year, Mariners players, coaches, broadcasters, and the Mariner Moose visit children in hospitals throughout the Northwest. At each stop, kids receive autographs, photos with the players and the Moose, and various gifts courtesy of the Mariners. Seattle Children s Hospital Wishing Well Thanks to donations of coins collected in the Wishing Well on the Main Concourse in center field at Safeco Field and a generous match by Wizards of the Coast, $26,000 has been donated to Seattle Children s to benefit Pacific Northwest patients and families.

9 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 runaround-the-bases from a young Mariners fan from Make-A-Wish. On March 31, ten-year-old Ben Comer helped open the 2008 season. Strike Out Hunger On June 14, the Mariners and KOMO 1000 News hosted the sixth annual Strike Out Hunger food drive to benefit Northwest Harvest. Mariners fans were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to Safeco Field and, through their generosity, $7,000 and 1,000 lbs of food were collected for families facing hunger throughout the year Mariners Care 4/21 The Moose participates in Safeco Day of Caring park clean up in Seattle 4/23 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Bob Toigo and Washington State Little League District 9 4/26-27 Nikon hosts kids from Crescent Harbor Elementary in Oak Harbor for game at Safeco Field 5/ Mariners Education Day 5/10 Chloe Bacik from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation throws out ceremonial first pitch to Brandon Morrow 5/11 MLB Mother s Day Initiative - Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer benefiting Susan G. Komen For The Cure 5/15 The Moose visits Meany Middle School in Seattle for the Meany Arts Fest 5/18 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Horizon Elementary 5/20 Microsoft DREAM Team Assembly at Rose Hill Elementary in Kirkland 5/24 Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Sectional competition at Garfield High School in Seattle 5/28 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Bookie Gates and the Chaffey Baseball Inner City Program 5/29 Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament 5/30 Mariners Wives Grab Bag fundraiser for First Place 6/1 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Soos Creek Elementary in Kent 6/3 MLB Players Trust Buses for Baseball with Miguel Batista, Willie Bloomquist, Miguel Cairo, Arthur Rhodes, and Jarrod Washburn

10 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Seattle Mariners Caravan The 2008 Seattle Mariners Caravan hit the road January 8-25, visiting Mariners fans of all ages in 21 communities across the Pacific Northwest. On the tour, Mariners players, coaches, and broadcasters visited kids at elementary schools, hospitals, and Boys & Girls Clubs and hosted complimentary autograph sessions for the public. Fans also had the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with the Mariner Moose. Mariners players who participated in the Caravan included Ryan Feierabend, Sean Green, Mark Lowe, Mike Morse, and Eric O Flaherty. Also joining in the events were Mike Blowers, Norm Charlton, Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs, Dave Sims, and Dave Valle.

11 Commissioner s Initiative For Kids The Seattle Mariners and Major League Baseball sent kids to the ballpark throughout the season in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs and other Northwest charities, creating memories that last a lifetime. Special Olympics Softball Game at Safeco Field On September 10, the Mariners and FSN STARS teamed up for the sixth annual Special Olympics Softball Game at Safeco Field. Prior to the game, each participant had the opportunity to meet Mariners catcher Jamie Burke, first baseman Bryan Lahair, and pitcher Brandon Morrow. The mission of FSN STARS, the community initiative of Mariners flagship broadcast partner FSN Northwest, is to raise funds and awareness for community programs in the Northwest, such as Special Olympics Washington, whose efforts salute teamwork, achievement, and respect in sports. 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 throughout the holiday season with their annual Toys for Kids holiday tour. The group, joined by the Mariner Moose, visited Harborview Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House Seattle, and the Broadview Emergency Shelter and delivered gifts to children at each stop. On November 15, Rick and Dave also teamed up with the Seattle Mariners RBI Club to host the Eighth Annual Toys for Kids Dinner and Auction. The event raised over $113,000 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 Women s Shelter, First Avenue Service Center, Vision House, Union Gospel Mission, and First Place Mariners Care 6/6 Mariner Moose participates in Crestwood Elementary Carnival in Covington 6/7 The Moose appears at Miracle League Party in Kirkland 6/7 Moose participates in Seattle Children s Hospital Helmet Safety Event 6/13 HairMaster s Make Me Over Day at Safeco Field benefiting Mariners Care 6/14 Strike Out Hunger Day 6/15 Prostate Cancer Foundation HR Challenge 6/15 Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Mariners Team Championship at Safeco Field 6/17 Kenji Johjima, Ryan Rowland-Smith, and the Mariner Moose visit the Ronald McDonald House in Seattle 6/18 PACCAR Mariners Care Book Drive #1 benefiting Page Ahead Children s Literacy Program 6/21 MLB Skin Cancer Awareness Day 6/28 Boeing Mariners Care Athletic Field 10th anniversary celebration in Sultan 6/30 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Romell Mitchell and NW Diamond Sports 7/4 MLB launches national Welcome Back Veterans campaign in support of returning American Veterans 7/6 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive at Safeco Field 7/14 Mariner Moose in Mascot Home Run Derby finals for Boys & Girls Club kids during MLB All-Star Week in New York 7/14 Edgar Martinez Golf Classic benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association 7/17-20 Seattle RBI Senior Boys compete in RBI Regional Tournament in Minnesota 7/18 HairMaster s Make Me Over Day at Safeco Field benefiting Mariners Care 7/21 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Glenn Dickason and Washington State Little League District 3

12 CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS Salute To Armed Forces Night On April 1, 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. Grab-Bags for First Place On May 30, 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 2008 Seattle Mariners. Thanks to Mariners Care, the RBI Club, and all participating fans, over $23,000 was raised for First Place, a service agency devoted to educating and nurturing children whose families struggle with the risk or reality of homelessness. To date, the Mariners Wives have raised over $300,000 for First Place. Favorite Things Basket Auction On August 1, 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 $14,500 for Children of the Nations, a local and international agency that provides services for orphaned children in Africa and the Dominican Republic, and Meany Middle School Arts Initiative.

13 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 2008, thanks to the support of all participating Mariners fans, the Mariners Care Silent Auctions raised $74,595, raising the nine-year total to over $794,395. Mariners Care Pepsi Partners Five Seattle area restaurants (Ibiza Dinner Club, Sazerac, Las Margaritas, Salty s Seafood Grills, & Duke s Chowder House) donated a portion of the proceeds from every Pepsi purchased during the baseball season. The program netted $7,500 for Mariners Care. HairMasters Make Me Over Fans donated $5 to Mariners Care in exchange for a haircut from a HairMasters stylist as part of the HairMasters Make Me Over promotion at Safeco Field. The promotion, held at three different games in 2008, garnered 799 haircuts, totaling $4,166 for Mariners Care. Les Schwab Tires 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 Les Schwab Tires Mariners Care Speed Pitch, located in the Bullpen Market of Safeco Field. Thanks to Les Schwab Tires and participating Mariners fans, $12,000 was raised in 2008 for the Mariners Care Foundation Mariners Care 7/21 Verizon Wireless HopeLine Cell Phone Drive 7/22 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Coe Elementary in Seattle 7/27 Dave Niehaus inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame 7/30 The Moose visits Camp Casey in Coupeville 8/1 Mariners Wives Favorite Things basket fundraiser benefiting Children of the Nations and Meany Middle School Arts Initiative 8/4 Felix Hernandez grants the wish of 13 year-old Cullen Rogers of the Make-A-Wish Foundation 8/7 Mike Morse, Mark Lowe, Rick Griffin, and Rob Nodine host PLAY Campaign event at Safeco Field 8/10 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Meridian Middle School in Kent 8/10 PACCAR Mariners Care Book Drive #2 benefiting Page Ahead 8/13 The Moose appears at Kitsap Mental Health Services Golf Tournament 8/21 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Linda McGrath and the Junior Little League Softball World Series 8/22 Kenji Johjima and New Era Caps present autographed caps to kids from the Ronald McDonald House as part of the Caps For Kids program 8/25 Sam Bridgman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation has his wish to meet Raul Ibañez and the Seattle Mariners and throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch granted at Safeco Field

14 STATISTICAL PROGRAMS Fidelity Investments Home Runs That Help Fidelity Investments donated $100 to Seattle Children s Hospital for every Mariners home run. In 2008, the Mariners hit 124 home runs, for a total donation of $12,400. The Home Runs That Help program has raised over $257,900 for Northwest charities since PACCAR RBI s for Literacy For every Mariners RBI during the 2008 season, PACCAR donated $100 to the Page Ahead Children s Literacy Program. Page Ahead is a non-profit organization that puts new books in the hands of at-risk children throughout Washington State. The second year program raised $75,000. Trader Joe s Home Run Distance Program Trader Joe s made a donation to the Food Bank at St. Mary s for each home run hit over 350 feet by a Mariners player. In 2008, the total donation was $15,000. Puget Sound Blood Center Doubles for Research Every time a Mariners player hit a double at Safeco Field, the Mariners donated $50 to help fund research at the Puget Sound Blood Center. In 2008, the Mariners donated $14,250, raising the four-year total to $53,950 for the Doubles For Research program. Mariners second baseman Jose Lopez also served as a spokesman for the program to help promote the message that research saves lives. Microsoft K s for Education For every strikeout recorded by a Mariners pitcher, the Microsoft Corporation donated $25 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. In 2008, Mariners pitchers recorded 1,016 strikeouts, raising $25,400 for the Boys & Girls Clubs. Since 1991, Microsoft and Mariners Care have raised $502,450 through the K s for Education program for youth charities in the Northwest. Schuck s Auto Supply Bring em Home Safe Each time the Mariners scored their first run in a game, Schuck s Auto Supply donated a child safety seat to Seattle Children s Hospital and the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, a hospital-community partnership focused on reducing childhood injuries. In 2008, over $5,720 worth of car seats were contributed. Verizon Wireless Refuse To Abuse For every Mariners win, Verizon Wireless donated $200 to the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In 2008, the Mariners won 61 games for a total donation of $12,200.

15 Jackie Robinson Day On April 15, the Mariners and MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of the 61st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the game s color barrier. As part of Jackie Robinson Day, established in 2004 when MLB retired Jackie s # 42, several Mariners players and coaches wore # 42 in his honor and a pre-game ceremony was held featuring Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars and alumni. 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. Father s Day Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge MLB, the Seattle Mariners, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation team up each year during Father s Day week for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge. 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. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INITIATIVES Mother s Day Go To Bat Against Breast Cancer On Mother s Day, the Mariners and Major League Baseball once again partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to Go To Bat Against Breast Cancer. The league-wide initiative helped to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today. Welcome Back Veterans In 2008, Major League Baseball launched the Welcome Back Veterans campaign, a series of fundraising and awareness initiatives over the July 4th weekend and on September 11, which addresses the mental health and job needs of returning American Veterans Mariners Care 8/26 Jackie Robinson Scholarship Night 8/26 Raul Ibañez grants the wish of 4 year-old Cooper from the Make-A-Wish Foundation 9/4 Microsoft DREAM Team Assembly at West Hills Elementary in Bremerton 9/5 Raul Ibañez named Seattle Mariners local winner and national nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award 9/6 Moose participates in Burien Fire & Rescue Kids Day 9/6 Kikkoman Tailgate for Mariners Care at Safeco Field 9/6 Nikon Equipment Donation awarded to Mill Creek Middle School in Kent 9/9 Ichiro grants wish of fourteen year-old Wakako Saito from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Japan 9/9 HairMaster s Make Me Over Day at Safeco Field benefiting Mariners Care 9/10 Special Olympics Softball Game at Safeco Field 9/11 September 11th Remembrance 9/20 The Moose visits Burlington for Skagit Kids Read 9/24 Fidelity Investments Inspire The Future Award presented to Bob Showers and Washington State Little League District 2 9/26 Boeing Mariners Care Athletic Field Grant awarded to the City of Des Moines for the Des Moines Field House Park Renovation Project 9/26 HairMaster s presents check for $4,100 to Mariners Care for 2008 Make Me Over Promotion 9/27 Final Mariners Care Silent Auction of 2008 increases total raised to $74,595 10/6 The Moose participates in United Way Campaign Kick-off at Safeco Insurance

16 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY Wladimir Balentien Mariners DREAM Team Assembly Miguel Batista Washington State Library Washington Reads Campaign Jackie Robinson Foundation MLB Players Trust Medicines For Humanity Seattle Action Team Buses for Baseball Volunteers of America Esperanza Erik Bedard Teammates For Kids Foundation Adrian Beltre Jackie Robinson Day Spokesman Jackie Robinson Foundation Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Day Spokesman Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Susan G. Komen For The Cure Yuniesky Betancourt Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Esperanza Jackie Robinson Foundation Susan G. Komen For The Cure Jamie Burke Special Olympics of Washington Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Susan G. Komen For The Cure Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Teammates For Kids Foundation Seattle Mariners FanFest Jeff Clement Susan G. Komen For The Cure Prostate Cancer Foundation Roy Corcoran Seattle Mariners Caravan Ryan Feierabend Boys & Girls Clubs Seattle Mariners Caravan Teammates For Kids Foundation Seattle Mariners FanFest Felix Hernandez Make-A-Wish Foundation Esperanza Kenji Johjima Kenji Johjima Assist For Kids Program Ronald McDonald House Charities Mariners Get Well Tour Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Bryan Lahair Special Olympics of Washington Make-A-Wish Foundation José Lopez Puget Sound Blood Center Doubles For Research Spokesman Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Special Olympics of Washington Susan G. Komen For The Cure Mark Lowe Mariners Get Well Tour Seattle Mariners Caravan Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Esperanza PLAY Campaign Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Teammates For Kids Foundation Seattle Mariners FanFest Brandon Morrow Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Special Olympics of Washington Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program MLB Players Trust Seattle Action Team Volunteers of America Seattle Mariners FanFest Mike Morse Seattle Mariners Caravan Boys & Girls Clubs Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center PLAY Campaign Esperanza Jackie Robinson Foundation Ryan Rowland-Smith Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Mariners-Nikon Social Responsibility Program Carlos Silva Make-A-Wish Foundation Seattle Mariners FanFest Ichiro Suzuki Make-A-Wish Foundation Olive Crest Matt Tuiasosopo Seattle Mariners Caravan Mariners Get Well Tour Jarrod Washburn MLB Players Trust Buses for Baseball Esperanza

17 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, 6 weeks before your event. More detailed guidelines for requesting a donation can be found on the Mariners website: Mariners.com. D.R.E.A.M. Team Assembly Program: To request the Mariners D.R.E.A.M. Team Assembly at your elementary school, please send a letter of request on the school s letterhead. Speaker s Bureau/Player Appearances: Appearance requests for current players, former players, and front office personnel must be sent at least 4-6 weeks before your event. When soliciting an appearance by a current player, please consider the Mariners travel schedule. Mariners Care Ticket Donations: To request tickets for members of a non-profit organization, please submit request in writing, on organizational letterhead, and include organization s nonprofit 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 10/15 Mariner Moose participates in Eastgate Elementary Walk-A-Thon 10/18 Mariners Care supports the Martinez Foundation Keys To Success Gala 10/24 Microsoft DREAM Team Assembly at Fall City Elementary 11/10 The Mariner Moose visits Arbor Heights Elementary for Seattle DOT Pedestrian Safety Event 11/14 The Moose participates in National Adoption Day at the King County Courthouse in Seattle 11/15 Rick Rizzs, Dave Henderson, and the Seattle Mariners RBI Club host the Eighth Annual Toys for Kids Dinner and Auction benefiting Ronald McDonald House Seattle, Harborview Medical Center, Atlantic Street Center, Broadview Women s Shelter, Seattle Children s Home, Hopelink, Vision House, YWCA Seattle Emergency Housing, First Avenue Service Center, Union Gospel Mission, The Country Doctor, and First Place 11/19 Kenji Johjima visits with kids at the Ronald McDonald House in Tokyo, Japan 11/20 Kenji Johjima visits the Ronald McDonald House in Osaka, Japan 11/21 The Moose appears at the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club s Friends Breakfast 12/6 Rick Rizzs Toys For Kids Charity Bowling Tournament 12/9 Moose participates in Salvation Army Celebrity Bell-Ringing in Seattle 12/11 Toys For Kids Holiday Tour visits Ronald McDonald House with Rick Rizzs, Dave Henderson, and the Mariner Moose 12/13 Rick Rizzs, Dave Henderson, Jeff Nelson, and the Mariner Moose distribute toys and sign autographs for kids at Harborview Medical Center as part of the 2008 Toys For Kids Holiday Tour 12/14 The Mariners Grounds Crew hosts Fourth Annual Caroling For Charity event benefiting Northwest Harvest

18 Our mission is simple: To support youth-oriented community service programs and other worthy projects in the Pacific Northwest. THANK YOU Mariners Care would like to thank its partners for their contributions in supporting our community.

19 Editor: Sean Grindley Design: Carl Morton Contributors: Jeri Baer, Demetrius Grant, Gina Hasson, Korey Traynor Photographer: Ben Van Houten

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