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 OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: To support youth-oriented community service programs and other worthy projects in the Pacific Northwest.

3 CONTENTS The Seattle Mariners take our responsibility to the community very seriously. We are grateful to the people of the Pacific Northwest for their strong support of this franchise over the years. In return, with the help of our corporate partners, and our fans, the Mariners are proud to have made a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life in the region. In 2016, through Mariners Care, the Seattle Mariners nonprofit foundation, $2,084,238 was raised for a variety of charitable causes throughout the Northwest. In addition, Mariners Care programs were able to benefit hundreds of primarily youth-oriented community organizations, and thousands of kids were able to attend a Mariners game at Safeco Field. As we approach the franchise s 40th Anniversary Season, I am especially proud of the positive impact we have been able to sustain over the years. Since it was established in 1991, Mariners Care has helped raise over $23 million to support programs that work to strengthen our community. None of this could be possible without the efforts of our players, coaches and staff, and the untold volunteers across this region who give their time and financial support to the many worthy causes you will read about in this annual report. I hope that you will find the story of Mariners Care as inspiring as I do. With thanks, John Stanton Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Seattle Mariners EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS... 2 Page Ahead Book Drive Presented by PACCAR Mariner Moose DREAM Team Assembly Program Mariners Education Day HEALTH AND FITNESS... 4 Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament Mariners Get Well Tour Presented by Holland America Line PLAY Campaign Fight Hunger Night Presented by 97.3 KIRO FM STATISTICAL PROGRAMS... 7 PACCAR RBI for Literacy Alaska Airlines Home Runs for Wishes Hits for the Hutch Holland America Line K s for Kids BECU Saves Moneytree Wins for Mariners Care Hempler s Doubles COMMUNITY OUTREACH... 8 All-Star Softball Classic for Homeless Youth Goodwill Refuse To Abuse 5k at Safeco Field Salute To Armed Forces Day ROOT SPORTS Alaska Mariners Caravan Toys for Kids Holiday Tour Seattle Mariners Caravan CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS...12 Mystery Bag Fundraiser Favorite Things Basket Auction Mariners Care Charity Night Mariners Decals For Seattle Children s Mariners Care Silent Auctions Mariners Care Garage Sales Mariners Care Speed Pitch Groundskeeper for a Day Fundraising Program YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Play Ball Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Pitch, Hit & Run Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive Baseball Tomorrow Fund Field Maintenance Clinic MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INITIATIVES Jackie Robinson Day Autism Awareness Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer Father s Day Home Run Challenge Childhood Cancer Awareness 4 ALS Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Play Ball Weekend Boys & Girls Clubs of America Commissioner s Community Initiative/MLB & Players Give Back Stand Up To Cancer Welcome Back Veterans Roberto Clemente Day PLAYER INVOLVEMENT...18 HOW TO CONTACT MARINERS CARE...20

4 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PAGE AHEAD BOOK DRIVE PRESENTED BY PACCAR On August 23, Mariners Care and PACCAR hosted a book drive at Safeco Field to benefit the Page Ahead Children s Literacy Program. Thanks to participating Mariners fans, 705 books, valued at $1,763, were collected for children in need in our community. MARINER MOOSE DREAM TEAM ASSEMBLY PROGRAM The Mariner Moose DREAM Team Assembly Program visits elementary schools throughout the Pacific Northwest and 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. 2

5 MARINERS EDUCATION DAY On May 24, the Mariners held their nineteenth annual Mariners Education Day. Mariners players, broadcasters, and staff separated into four groups and visited four different elementary schools. The Mariners spoke to kids at Concord International School, Van Asselt Elementary, Roxhill Elementary, and Challenger Elementary 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 2,000 students. 3

6 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND FITNESS 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 continuing efforts to find a cure for CF, a fatal disease afflicting children and young adults. The 2016 tournament, led by Tournament Hosts Steve Cishek and Charlie Furbush, was held at the Broadview Golf Club on June 27 and raised over $205,000 for CF research. To date, over $5,726,000 has been raised through the Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament for the CF Foundation. $205,000 RAISED IN 2016 $5,726,000 RAISED SINCE

7 MARINERS GET WELL TOUR PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICA LINE The Mariners and Holland America Line teamed up in 2016 to bring the Mariners Get Well Tour to hospitals in the Northwest including Seattle Children s, Mary Bridge Children s Hospital, and Highline Cancer Center. Seth Smith, Adam Lind, Nick Vincent, Mike Montgomery, Vidal Nuño, and Shawn O Malley joined the Mariner Moose to visit with kids and adults and provide autographs, photos, and gifts at each stop. 5

8 PLAY CAMPAIGN On August 8, the Mariners hosted the eighth annual PLAY Campaign event at Safeco Field for kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs and 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 address children s health and fitness issues. Mariners Athletic Trainers Rick Griffin, Rob Nodine, and Matt Toth teamed up with Mariners players Robinson Canó, Steve Cishek, Charlie Furbush, and Tom Wilhelmsen to encourage youth to be active, eat right, and sustain a healthy lifestyle. FIGHT HUNGER NIGHT PRESENTED BY 97.3 KIRO FM On June 11, Mariners Care and 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, $4,500 and 500 pounds of food were collected for families facing hunger throughout the year. 6

9 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY STATISTICAL PROGRAMS PACCAR RBI FOR LITERACY For every Mariners RBI, 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 at-risk children throughout Washington State. The program raised $75,000 in ALASKA AIRLINES HOME RUNS FOR WISHES For every home run hit by a Mariners player, Alaska Airlines donated airline miles to Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. In 2016, 1,000,000 miles, valued at $27,500, were donated to help grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. HITS FOR THE HUTCH For every hit recorded by a Mariners player, Mariners Care made a donation to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In 2016, $25,000 was raised to support lifesaving research at Fred Hutch. HOLLAND AMERICA LINE K S FOR KIDS For every strikeout recorded by a Mariners pitcher, Holland America Line made a donation to the Seattle Children s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund. The program raised $25,000 in BECU SAVES For every save recorded by a Mariners pitcher at Safeco Field, BECU donated $1,000 to Junior Achievement of Washington. The 2016 program raised $23,000. MONEYTREE WINS FOR MARINERS CARE For every Mariners win, Moneytree made a donation to Mariners Care. The program raised $8,000 in HEMPLER S DOUBLES For every double hit by a Mariners player at Safeco Field, Hempler s donated $50 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The 2016 program raised $5,650. 7

10 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ALL-STAR SOFTBALL CLASSIC FOR HOMELESS YOUTH The Seattle Mariners annually support the United Way of King County and their efforts 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. On May 22, the Mariners and United Way held the fourth annual celebrity softball game at Safeco Field to benefit homeless youth in King County. Mariners Hall of Famers Dan Wilson and Jay Buhner served as team captains. The event raised $742,566. GOODWILL REFUSE TO ABUSE 5K AT SAFECO FIELD The fifth annual Refuse To Abuse 5K, held on July 9, raised $155,000 for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Refuse To Abuse campaign. Over 1,500 people participated in the event featuring Safeco Field as the course. 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 public service advertisements, in both English and Spanish, and delivers the message that there is no excuse for domestic violence. 8

11 SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES DAY On April 9, the Mariners held the 14th Annual Salute to Armed Forces Day at Safeco Field honoring the United States Armed Forces, service veterans, and support organizations. The event included a special silent auction to benefit the USO Northwest, 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. TOYS FOR KIDS HOLIDAY TOUR Rick Rizzs annually coordinates Mariners players, coaches, broadcasters, alumni, and staff to help spread cheer and deliver gifts to homeless and disadvantaged children and families during the holidays. On November 19, Rick and the Mariners RBI Club hosted the Toys for Kids 16th Annual Dinner and Auction. The event raised over $300,000 to benefit local charities including Atlantic Street Center, Harborview Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House Seattle, Seattle Children s Home, Hopelink, The Country Doctor, YWCA Seattle Emergency Housing, Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing, The Healing Center, Family & Adult Service Center, Vision House, Union Gospel Mission, Eastside Baby Corner, and First Place. ROOT SPORTS ALASKA MARINERS CARAVAN In April, the Mariners and ROOT SPORTS teamed up to bring the Mariners Caravan to Alaska. Mariners Broadcaster Dave Valle, The Mariner Moose, and staff hosted autograph events for Seattle Mariners fans in Anchorage and Juneau, visited the Eagle River Boys & Girls Club for a Mariners DREAM Team Assembly, and conducted a Play Ball event for youth from the Gastineau Channel Little League. 9

12 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY MARINERS CARAVAN The 2016 Seattle Mariners Caravan hit the road January 11-29, visiting Mariners fans of all ages in 27 communities across the Pacific Northwest. On the tour, Mariners players, broadcasters, alumni, 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. The 2016 Mariners Caravan participants included Shawn O Malley, Stefen Romero, Cody Martin, Nathan Karns, Tony Zych, Steve Cishek, Charlie Furbush, Mike Blowers, Dan Wilson, Dave Valle, Aaron Goldsmith, and Rick Rizzs. POULSBO LACEY SEQUIM BELLEVU MARINERS CARAVAN SCHEDULE 1/11 Yakima 1/12 Wenatchee 1/13 Spokane 1/14 Coeur d Alene, Walla Walla 1/15 Richland, Kennewick, Pasco 1/20 Tacoma, Lakewood, Lacey 1/21 Centralia, Vancouver, Portland 1/22 Kelso, Longview 1/26 Poulsbo, Port Angeles, Sequim 1/27 Seattle, Bellingham 1/28 Vancouver (BC), Surrey, Mt. Vernon 1/29 Bellevue, Edmonds, Lynnwood LONGVIEW TACOMA PORTLAND VANCOUVER OREGON 10

13 CANADA WASHINGTON EDMONDS SPOKANE IDAHO WENATCHEE LYNNWOOD E YAKIMA COEUR D ALENE PASCO WALLA WALLA 11

14 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS MYSTERY BAG FUNDRAISER On June 24, the Mariners Wives held their annual Mystery Bag fundraiser at Safeco Field. Fans were able to purchase mystery bags featuring autographed baseballs from members of the 2016 Seattle Mariners. Thanks to all participating fans, $17,500 was raised for Mariners Care. Wives Charities FAVORITE THINGS BASKET AUCTION On August 19, the Mariners Wives hosted their annual silent auction of baskets containing their husbands favorite items, including music, food, clothing, and movies, plus autographed and game-used items. The auction raised $17,965 for Mariners Care. $35,465 RAISED BY MARINERS WIVES CHARITIES IN 2016 MARINERS CARE CHARITY NIGHT ROOT SPORTS and the Seattle Mariners teamed up to host an online teleauction during the June 1 telecast to raise funds for Mariners Care. The sixth-year event raised $45,360. MARINERS DECALS FOR SEATTLE CHILDREN S The Mariners and Jack in the Box teamed up to support Seattle Children s through the sale of $1 window decals at Seattle area Jack in the Box restaurants. Thanks to Mariners fans and Jack in the Box customers, $60,000 was raised for Seattle Children s. $45,360 FOR MARINERS CARE $60,000 FOR SEATTLE CHILDREN S 12

15 MARINERS CARE SILENT AUCTIONS Each Saturday home game at Section 128 in Safeco Field, the Mariners host Silent Auctions to benefit Mariners Care. Fans have the opportunity to bid on select memorabilia including autographed baseballs, bats, jerseys, and several other unique items. In 2016, thanks to the support of all participating Mariners fans, the Mariners Care Silent Auctions raised $102,389. $102,389 FOR MARINERS CARE $1,485,858 RAISED SINCE 2000 MARINERS CARE GARAGE SALES Mariners Care Garage Sales held at FanFest and three select 2016 home games, featuring memorabilia from current and past seasons, raised $10,837 for Mariners Care. $10,837 FOR MARINERS CARE MARINERS CARE SPEED PITCH Located on the Main Concourse in Center Field, the Mariners Care Speed Pitch gives fans the opportunity to test their arms against the Major Leaguers with an official radar gun and help raise money for charity. Thanks to participating Mariners fans, $45,000 was raised in $45,000 FOR MARINERS CARE GROUNDSKEEPER FOR A DAY FUNDRAISING PROGRAM This season, $46,000 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. $46,000 FOR NW CHARITIES 13

16 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAY BALL Play Ball is a collaborative initiative between MLB, USA Baseball, and USA Softball. In addition to encouraging participation in both formal and casual baseball and softball activities, Play Ball aims to give kids the opportunity to enjoy the game in a fun environment by highlighting the many ways baseball and softball can be played and provide a memorable experience. The Seattle Mariners celebrated the inaugural Play Ball Weekend at Safeco Field May as part of Major League Baseball s league-wide effort to connect with young fans and support the growth of youth baseball and softball. Part of the weekend festivities included a surprise visit to Garfield Playfield by Mariners players Nelson Cruz, Nathan Karns, and Leonys Martin to interact with kids from Seattle Central Little League and Beacon Hill Little League from Victoria, BC. The Mariners also partnered with MLB and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support Play Ball Month activities during the month of August. On August 23, Mayor Ed Murray, Nelson Cruz, and the Mariner Moose hosted a friendly game of WIFFLE Ball for members of the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club. REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES (RBI) Mariners Care, together with the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, sponsored the 23rd season of the Seattle RBI League in RBI offers inner-city boys and girls, ages 5-18, the opportunity to play baseball and softball through an organized athletic program. The RBI League also features a life skills training program concentrating on citizenship and academics. 14

17 PITCH, HIT & RUN Pitch, Hit & Run is Major League Baseball s official youth skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-14 that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills. Winners from each age division can advance through four levels of competition, including Local, Sectional, Team Championships, and National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. Over 625,000 youth across North America participated in the program in On June 12, the Mariners were pleased to host the 2016 Pitch, Hit & Run Team Championship at Safeco Field for kids from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia. At Safeco Field, twelve-year-old Kaiea Higa, from Maple Valley, WA, posted one of the top three scores in the United States and Canada to qualify for the National Finals in San Diego where she was ultimately crowned the 2016 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run National Champion. BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND EQUIPMENT DRIVE On May 28, the Seattle Mariners and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund held the twelfth annual equipment collection drive at Safeco Field. 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. Thanks to participating Mariners fans and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, $13,000 in equipment and cash donations were collected to support youth baseball and softball. BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND FIELD MAINTENANCE CLINIC On August 17, at Safeco Field, the Mariners Grounds Crew and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund teamed up to present a Field Maintenance Clinic for staff, coaches, and volunteers of local Little Leagues. Participants received tips from the pros on how to maintain youth athletic fields. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund also presented a $10,000 grant to Kennewick American Little League to help with their local field project. 15

18 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INITIATIVES JACKIE ROBINSON DAY On April 15, Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the 69th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the game s color barrier. To commemorate the day and pay tribute to the legendary Hall of Famer, all players and coaches wore his number 42, which is retired league-wide. AUTISM AWARENESS Major League Baseball teamed up with Autism Speaks, the world s leading autism science and advocacy organization, in a leaguewide effort to recognize Autism Awareness Month in April. On April 10, the Seattle Mariners also held a special Autism Awareness Day at Safeco Field. GOING TO BAT AGAINST BREAST CANCER On Mother s Day, the Mariners and MLB partnered to support the Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer initiative to help raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Through the Honorary Bat Girl contest, MLB and all 30 Clubs also recognized individuals who have been affected by breast cancer and have demonstrated a commitment to the cause. FATHER S DAY HOME RUN CHALLENGE The Mariners and Major League Baseball teamed up during Father s Day week to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge. Each home run hit during the week raised awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in America. CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MLB launched a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at all MLB ballparks on September 2. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children aged 15 and under in the United States. 4 ALS MLB annually supports the 4 ALS initiative to help raise funds and awareness for organizations leading the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig s Disease. BREAKING BARRIERS: IN SPORTS, IN LIFE Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life is a character education program developed by MLB, Scholastic, and Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson s daughter. The program features an essay contest and uses curriculum based on the nine values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson: Determination, Commitment, Persistence, Integrity, Justice, Courage, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Excellence. PLAY BALL WEEKEND MLB and all 30 Clubs celebrated Play Ball Weekend on May to engage young baseball fans and celebrate the continued support of youth participation in baseball and softball. Play Ball Weekend is an extension of the Play Ball initiative launched in 2015 between MLB and USA Baseball that encourages participation in all forms of baseball activities. 16

19 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA 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. COMMISSIONER S COMMUNITY INITIATIVE / MLB & PLAYERS GIVE BACK The Mariners, MLB, and MLBPA hosted kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs and other non-profit organizations at the ballpark throughout the 2016 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. STAND UP TO CANCER Stand Up To Cancer is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at accelerating innovative cancer research and bringing new therapies to patients quickly. MLB and its 30 Clubs have committed more than $40 million to SU2C and conducted significant awareness-building efforts through public service announcements, in-stadium promotions, and fundraising events. WELCOME BACK VETERANS In 2016, the Mariners joined Major League Baseball to support the ninth year of the Welcome Back Veterans campaign, a series of fundraising and awareness initiatives that address the needs of returning American Veterans and their families. ROBERTO CLEMENTE DAY Major League Baseball annually celebrates Roberto Clemente Day to honor Roberto Clemente s legacy of humanitarian work and giving back and recognize the 30 Club nominees for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. The Award honors a player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field. On September 7, Robinson Canó was named the 2016 Seattle Mariners nominee in recognition of his work with the RC22 Foundation and the positive impact he has made on the lives of underserved children and communities both locally and globally. 17

20 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY PLAYER INVOLVEMENT Scott Servais Refuse To Abuse Campaign --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation --Toys for Kids --Ronald McDonald House Edwin Díaz Seattle Mariners Kid s Club MLBPA Buses for Baseball - Big Brothers Big Sisters Dan Altavilla Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour - Kadlec Medical Center - Sacred Heart Medical Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting Play Ball Robinson Canó RC22 Foundation - RC22 DREAM School City Year Seattle/King County Seattle Children s Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Play Ball Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities PLAY Campaign Steve Cishek Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - CF Mariners Care Golf Tournament Host Seattle Mariners Caravan Boys & Girls Clubs DREAM Team Assembly Program Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center PLAY Campaign Nelson Cruz Boomstick23 Foundation Chief Sealth High School Aid for AIDS Seattle Fire Department -Rescue Equipment Donation Play Ball Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Mike Freeman Food for the Hungry - Striking Out Poverty JDRF Oregon/SW Washington Ben Gamel Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team Assembly Program Mariners Get Well Tour - Sacred Heart Medical Center Play Ball Mitch Haniger Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting Seattle Mariners Caravan Felix Hernandez Make-A-Wish Foundation Refuse To Abuse Campaign - WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Seattle Children s Strong Against Cancer Boys & Girls Clubs of King County-Seattle RBI Little League Challenger Division Change The Game Anti-Bullying Campaign 18

21 Hisashi Iwakuma Northwest Harvest Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA Ronald McDonald House Charities Kyle Seager Refuse To Abuse Campaign - WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Vs. Cancer Foundation - Kyle Seager Vs. Cancer Seattle Children s American Heart Association Big Brothers Big Sisters Cody Martin Seattle Mariners Caravan Mariners Get Well Tour - Doernbecher Children s Hospital - Kadlec Medical Center - Sacred Heart Medical Center DREAM Team Assembly Program Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Play Ball Leonys Martin Play Ball Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Nick Vincent Mariners Get Well Tour - Mary Bridge Children s Hospital Daniel Vogelbach Seattle Mariners Caravan Mariners Get Well Tour - Doernbecher Children s Hospital DREAM Team Assembly Program Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Play Ball Shawn O Malley Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team Assembly Program Play Ball Mariners Get Well Tour - Kadlec Medical Center - Sacred Heart Medical Center - Highline Cancer Center Big Brothers Big Sisters James Paxton Seattle Mariners Caravan Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County DREAM Team Assembly Program Refuse To Abuse 5K - WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Mike Zunino Boys & Girls Clubs Make-A-Wish Austen Everett Foundation Taylor Hooton Foundation Tony Zych Seattle Mariners Caravan DREAM Team Assembly Program Boys & Girls Clubs - South Puget Sound - Portland Metropolitan Area Mariners Get Well Tour - Mary Bridge Children s Hospital 19

22 SEATTLE MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY 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: DREAM TEAM ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: To request a Mariners DREAM Team Assembly for your elementary school, please send a letter of request on school letterhead. SPEAKER S BUREAU/PLAYER APPEARANCES: Appearance requests for current players, alumni, 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 Editor: Sean Grindley Design: Carl Morton, Alexandra Nizzoli Contributors: Jeri Baer, Demetrius Grant, Gina Hasson, Korey Traynor Photography: Ben VanHouten, Zach Goldberg

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