mlb in the community | annual report 2012

MLB IN THE COMMUNITY | ANNUAL REPORT 2012

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

M A J O R L E A G U E B A S E B A L LDear Friends and Colleagues,

As a social institution with important social responsibilities, Major League Baseball strives to serve its communities and benefit causes that impact the lives of baseball fans all over the world. The 2012 Major League Baseball Community Affairs Report highlights our game’s many programs and partnerships that are making a significant difference and helping us fulfill our duties as the national pastime.

I am honored to lead a sport whose 30 Clubs have used their considerable platforms to improve their local communities in a wide variety of ways. Major League Baseball continues to support many extraordinary national charities, especially those whose missions center on helping children and families. Our partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Stand Up To Cancer, for example, are points of pride for all of us at Major League Baseball.

Baseball is a common bond that transcends barriers and links so many people throughout the world. The vibrant legacies of Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente continue to remind us to set out to make the world a better place. Within our 2012 Community Affairs Report, you will see the many ways that Major League Baseball and its Clubs contribute to the betterment of our society.

Sincerely,

Allan H. (Bud) Selig

Commissioner of Baseball

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“The strength and success of our game rests with our ability to continue to cultivate interest in the game of baseball among young people. Baseball is a social institution with important social responsibilities that include giving back to our communities.

Therefore, I am proud to announce the return of this program that successfully fuses with our goal of cultivating youth interest in the game. I am grateful for the cooperation and support from all of our Clubs.”

Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig

The Commisioner’s Community Initiative

Commissioner Selig created The Commissioner’s Community Initiative to provide tickets throughout the baseball season to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the thrill of attending a Major League Baseball game. MLB Clubs have distributed nearly 10 million tickets since the program’s inception in 2004, including over 1.6 million throughout the 2011 regular season. For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

MLB and players give Back

In 2011, Major League Baseball once again partnered with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) to implement the MLB & Players Give Back program. The goal of the program is to distribute tickets to children, charities supported by the MLBPA and those community and civic groups whose members would not usually have a chance to attend a Major League Baseball game. Since its inception in 2009, MLB Clubs have distributed over 2.8 million tickets through this program. For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation

Since 2007, Major League Baseball has partnered with the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to provide scholarships to help talented young people pursue their own dreams. The Chasing the Dream scholarships provide ongoing financial assistance to youth with proven talent and strong academic achievement to help them develop their talents and achieve their goals.

The program annually distributes up to 44 grants of up to $2,500 each in honor of Hank Aaron’s legendary jersey number (44) to BGCA Club members across the country and on military bases around the world. These youth make personal sacrifices to rise above difficult circumstances to follow their

passions. The program provides opportunities to perform in front of new audiences, practice with professionals, purchase equipment, inspire and be inspired. For more information, visit MLBcommunity.org.

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Entering its 15th year of partnership in 2011, Major League Baseball and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) continued to create unique opportunities for the nearly four million boys and girls served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the world. Major League Baseball provides millions of dollars in exposure to Boys and Girls Clubs through player supported PSAs, TV drop-ins, behind-home-plate signage and on MLB web pages. These efforts are highlighted during MLB All-Star Week and include field builds and renovations, building and room refurbishments, and the planting of community gardens. The partnership includes a contribution by Major League Baseball to BGCA to underwrite the cost of implementing WANNA PLAY?, a health and fitness program to help young people become active and fit. Major League Baseball

also supports youth baseball and softball leagues that operate at Boys & Girls Clubs. Nearly 100 Boys & Girls Clubs sites provided Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) (ages 13-18) and Jr. RBI (ages 5-12) playing divisions to nearly 65,000 youth. In 2011, support from Philadelphia Phillies All-Star and Club supporter Shane Victorino helped to fully renovate the newly named Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club in Philadelphia, PA.

Current and former Major League Baseball players who grew up at local Boys & Girls Clubs include Alex Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, CC Sabathia and Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and Frank Robinson. For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. BGCA’s national network of more than 4,000 neighborhood-based facilities annually serves more than four million young people primarily from disadvantaged circumstances in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as well as domestic and international military bases. Known as the “Positive Place for Kids,” the Clubs’ full and part-time trained professional staff and volunteers conduct programs that promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Visit greatfutures.org for more information.


HEALTH


going to Bat Against Breast Cancer

For the seventh consecutive year, Major League Baseball and

Susan G. Komen for the Cure teamed up for the annual “Going To

Bat Against Breast Cancer” program. On Mother’s Day, hundreds

of MLB players used pink Louisville Slugger bats stamped with

the MLB breast cancer awareness logo. To further demonstrate

their support for the breast cancer cause, players and on-field

personnel wore the symbolic pink ribbon on their uniforms, pink

wrist bands and other pink items including pink Mother’s Day

necklaces and bracelets. Commemorative dugout lineup cards

were also pink. Game-used pink bats from Mother’s Day games

were auctioned exclusively on MLB.com to raise additional funds

for breast cancer research.

Through the third annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest, MLB and all

30 Clubs recognized fans who “Go To Bat Against Breast Cancer” in

their daily lives. One fan from each MLB Club was selected to serve as an

“Honorary Bat Girl” for the special Mother’s Day games.

For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

Father’s Day Home run Challenge

The annual “Home Run Challenge” returned in 2011 for the 15th year to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). For each home run hit during 60 select MLB games leading up to and including Father’s Day, fans made monetary donations and pledges to PCF. The initiative helps increase awareness of prostate cancer and has raised more than $36 million for prostate cancer research.

On Father’s Day, on-field personnel, including players, managers, coaches, trainers, umpires and groundskeepers wore blue wristbands and blue ribbon uniform decals symbolizing prostate cancer awareness. The blue ribbon logo also appeared on the official dugout lineup cards, which were also blue. All Major League Baseball games played on Father’s Day communicated valuable health information about prostate cancer.

In support of the prostate cancer cause, Montgomery Gentry performed a special Father’s Day concert at Turner Field following the Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers game on Sunday, June 19.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world’s largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research focused on discovering better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer. Founded in 1993, PCF has raised more than $435 million and provided funding for more than 1,500 research projects at nearly 200 institutions worldwide. More information about prostate cancer and PCF can be found at pcf.org.

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stand Up To CancerStand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a grassroots movement with the goal of ending cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death. Stand Up To Cancer is working hard to get new therapies to patients by encouraging collaboration instead of competition. To that end, Stand Up To Cancer brings together the best and brightest scientists from different disciplines at research centers around the world to work together to address critical issues in patient care.

With an initial $10 million founding grant in 2008, made possible thanks to Commissioner Selig’s vision and with support from all Club owners, Major League Baseball was the first partner to step up to the plate and Stand Up To Cancer. Since its launch, Stand Up To Cancer has grown significantly with support from players, fans and all 30 Clubs. In the fall of 2010, MLB pledged an additional $20 million of support to advance the innovative movement. To support Stand Up To Cancer, fans were encouraged to go online to SU2C.org and launch a star in honor of someone they knew who was touched by cancer, with 100% of each $1 fee going to support cancer research.

At the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix, Major League Baseball distributed “I Stand Up For” placards at the gates and invited fans to write in a personal dedication and stand “as one” in the fight against cancer. This powerful show of support was again demonstrated during Game 4 of the 2011 World Series in Arlington, Texas – a game dedicated to the Stand Up To Cancer movement. Players joined in the effort with united support from both Clubs – another testament to the important cause that affects us all. For more information, visit standup2cancer.org.

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p.L.A.Y.(promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth)

P.L.A.Y. uses the celebrity appeal of Major League Baseball, its teams and players to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for youth and educate them about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

The program began in 2004 in collaboration with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) to address childhood obesity. PBATS teams with the Taylor Hooton Foundation to reinforce its messages. In 2011, P.L.A.Y. events took place in 24 MLB ballparks for children ages 8-17. For more information, visit pbats.com.

play sun smartFor the 13th year, Major League Baseball and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) helped Clubs, players and fans “Play Sun Smart.” Play Sun SmartTM is a league-wide initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention. In addition to promoting the sun safety message, the program provides skin cancer screenings for all 30 MLB Clubs – players, on-field personnel and off-field personnel. Oakland A’s starting pitcher Dallas Braden was named the 2011 spokesperson for Play Sun Smart. Braden lost his mother to melanoma during his senior year of high school.For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

4•ALSMajor League Baseball continued its League-wide support of the 4•ALS initiative, in partnership with leading non-profit ALS organizations dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Commonly referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease” – for the Hall of Famer who died from ALS in 1941, at the age of 37 – this deadly disease destroys the nerve cells controlling muscles, and ultimately causes complete paralysis. Launched by Major League Baseball in 2009 to honor the cause, 4•ALS continues to grow with ongoing support from all 30 Clubs. For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

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MLB LEgENDs

Jackie robinson DayTo commemorate Jackie Robinson Day on

April 15, the Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities (RBI) program hosted a youth

baseball and softball clinic for 250 boys and girls in Newark, New Jersey. The clinic featured Jackie’s daughter, Sharon, representatives from the New York Yankees including Manager Joe

Girardi and Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman; Texas

Rangers Manager Ron Washington; MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds; and MLB

Executive Vice President, Business Tim Brosnan.

Jackie robinson iam42.comOn April 15, Major League Baseball commemorated Jackie Robinson Day throughout the League, both on and off the field. All players and on-field personnel payed tribute to the legendary Barrier Breaker by wearing #42. Clubs observed Jackie Robinson Day with special pregame ceremonies in their ballparks and featured Jackie Robinson Day jeweled bases and lineup cards, and a special video that highlighted Jackie’s story and nine values.

The 2011 season welcomed a new initiative, IAM42.com, a website featuring digital tributes to the baseball great. Commissioner Selig and MLB celebrated Robinson’s longstanding legacy by retiring Robinson’s number throughout the League in 1997, and since 2004, MLB has dedicated April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day in his memory. Robinson played his first Major League game at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947 as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers.


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Jackie robinson FoundationAt the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholar Luncheon hosted by MLB, students had the opportunity to mingle with MLB executives during an informal luncheon as part of the Foundation’s annual networking weekend, which culminated with the Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation, named in honor of the legendary sporting and civil rights icon, provided scholarships in 2011 for more than 200 students enrolled in 90 colleges and universities around the nation. MLB and the 30 Clubs sponsored more than 75 Jackie Robinson Scholars.

The Foundation strives to cultivate future leaders who will be ambassadors of Jackie Robinson’s guiding life tenet, “A life is not important except in its impact on other lives.” Major League Baseball and its Clubs are longstanding supporters of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. For more information, visit jackierobinson.org.

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. The program, in its 15th year, features an essay contest that invites students to submit an essay about barriers or obstacles they have faced or are facing in their lives, and how they used the nine values - commitment, citizenship, courage, determination, excellence, justice, persistence, team work and integrity - demonstrated by Jackie Robinson to deal with those obstacles.

Major League Baseball and Scholastic announced Meggie Zahneis from West Chester Township, Ohio as the Grand Prize winner of the 2011 Breaking Barriers Essay Contest. Meggie’s essay was selected from over 9,000 entries. Grand and first prize winners received a variety of prizes, including a laptop computer. Meggie was named MLB’s first Breaking Barriers envoy and MLB.com Youth Reporter. In her role, Meggie will work with MLB.com to cover both the Reds as well as items of broader interest in the industry including Jewel Events such as the All-Star Game and World Series.

In 2011, Major League Baseball and Scholastic announced the expansion of the Breaking Barriers Program to include 9th graders. Breaking Barriers has reached more than 19 million youth and 2.7 educators in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit MLB.com/breakingbarriers.



roberto Clemente DayMajor League Baseball and its Clubs annually celebrate Roberto Clemente Day to honor the memory of Roberto Clemente and to recognize each Club’s nominee of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Each Club conducted an on-field award presentation for its local Clemente Award nominee.

The 30 Club nominees of the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevroletfeatured 12 players selected for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game:

*2011 MLB All-Star

Arizona Diamondbacks – Joe Saunders Atlanta Braves – Tim Hudson Baltimore Orioles – Adam JonesBoston Red Sox – David Ortiz*Chicago Cubs – Ryan DempsterChicago White Sox – Juan PierreCincinnati Reds – Jay Bruce* Cleveland Indians – Justin Masterson Colorado Rockies – Troy Tulowitzki*Detroit Tigers – Justin Verlander* Florida Marlins – Gaby Sanchez* Houston Astros – Jason BourgeoisKansas City Royals – Billy ButlerLA Angels of Anaheim – Torii HunterLos Angeles Dodgers – Clayton Kershaw*

Milwaukee Brewers – LaTroy HawkinsMinnesota Twins – Michael Cuddyer*New York Mets – Mike PelfreyNew York Yankees – CC Sabathia*Oakland Athletics – Josh Willingham Philadelphia Phillies – Ryan HowardPittsburgh Pirates – Jeff Karstens St. Louis Cardinals – Albert PujolsSan Diego Padres – Orlando Hudson San Francisco Giants – Jeremy AffeldtSeattle Mariners – Felix Hernandez*Tampa Bay Rays – James Shields*Texas Rangers – Michael Young* Toronto Blue Jays – Ricky Romero* Washington Nationals – Ian Desmond

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roberto Clemente Award presented by ChevroletDavid Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was announced as the winner of the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. The Award was named for the 12-time All-Star and Baseball Hall of Famer who died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. It recognizes the Major League Baseball player who best represents Clemente’s legacy and the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field.

In 2005, after visiting young children who had just received life-saving heart operations in his native Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz founded the David Ortiz Children’s Fund (DOCF). Dedicated to raising funds to help provide children access to critical pediatric care in the Dominican Republic and the United States, the DOCF formed a partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGH) in 2009 to continue and extend its lifesaving mission in New England. Additionally, as part of his “Papi’s Pals” initiative, Ortiz donates time and resources to benefit MGH and other organizations, programs and causes. Ortiz donated food and medical supplies to support those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti, and encouraged fans to support the relief effort. For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.

PREvIOuS NaTIONal WINNERS

2011 David Ortiz Red Sox2010 Tim Wakefield Red Sox2009 Derek Jeter Yankees2008 Albert Pujols Cardinals2007 Craig Biggio Astros2006 Carlos Delgado Mets2005 John Smoltz Braves 2004 Edgar Martinez Mariners 2003 Jamie Moyer Mariners 2002 Jim Thome Indians 2001 Curt Schilling Diamondbacks 2000 Al Leiter Mets 1999 Tony Gwynn* Padres 1998 Sammy Sosa Cubs

1997 Eric Davis Orioles 1996 Kirby Puckett* Twins 1995 Ozzie Smith* Cardinals 1994 Dave Winfield* Twins 1993 Barry Larkin* Reds 1992 Cal Ripken Jr.* Orioles 1991 Harold Reynolds Mariners 1990 Dave Stewart Athletics 1989 Gary Carter* Mets 1988 Dale Murphy Braves 1987 Rick Sutcliffe Cubs 1986 Garry Maddox Phillies 1985 Don Baylor Yankees 1984 Ron Guidry Yankees

1983 Cecil Cooper Brewers 1982 Ken Singleton Orioles 1981 Steve Garvey Dodgers 1980 Phil Niekro* Braves 1979 Andre Thornton Indians 1978 Greg Luzinski Phillies 1977 Rod Carew* Twins 1976 Pete Rose Reds 1975 Lou Brock* Cardinals 1974 Willie Stargell* Pirates 1973 Al Kaline* Tigers 1972 Brooks Robinson* Orioles 1971 Willie Mays* Giants

* Member of Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF)

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YOUTH BAsEBALL & sOFTBALL

MLB Urban Youth AcademyMLB has continued to pledge resources to bring America’s pastime to young people in urban communities with Urban Youth Academies (UYA) in California, Texas, and Puerto Rico, one under construction in Philadelphia, New Orleans and one planned in Florida. The goal of the Academies is to build Major League players and contributors to society. Instruction is in many aspects of the game, including maintenance and groundskeeping, umpiring, scouting and player development, sports journalism and broadcasting, statistics, athletic sports training and coaching.

Through the annual Urban Invitational held at the Compton UYA, MLB seeks to provide opportunities for youth in underserved communities to play collegiate-level baseball. The 2011 event featured three Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the first time in the tournament’s four-year history: HBCUs Bethune-Cookman University, Grambling State University and Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Hall of Famers Lou Brock and Andre Dawson, along with Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Rickie Weeks, attended HBCUs.For more information, visit MLBCommunity.org.



The 19th Annual reviving Baseball in Inner Cities(rBI) World series

The 2011 RBI World Series was hosted by the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The RBI World Series is a baseball and softball tournament of Major League Baseball’s RBI program. RBI is the Major League Baseball youth initiative designed to provide underserved youth with an opportunity to play baseball and softball, encourage academic success and teach the value of teamwork.

Los Angeles RBI claimed its second consecutive softball championship, defeating Santo Domingo RBI at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium at the University of Minnesota. Los Angeles RBI was undefeated in the tournament and is only the second team (Atlanta 2001-2007) to win consecutive RBI World Series softball titles.

The Junior and Senior Baseball divisions of the RBI World Series were played with preliminary round games at Neiman Athletic Complex, Parade Stadium and Toni Stone Stadium. The championship games for both divisions were played at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. RBI Dominicana won the Junior Baseball Division Championship, defeating Los Angeles RBI. This was the second consecutive Junior Division championship for Santo Domingo, and the first time a team has repeated in this division since Detroit did so in 2006-2008. Venice Boys & Girls Club RBI defeated Harrisburg RBI to win the Senior Baseball Division Championship, broadcast live on MLB Network. This was the second Senior Division Championship in three years for Venice Boys & Girls Club RBI. For more information, visit MLB.com/rbi.


rBI for rBI scholarshipThis program provides annual scholarships of up to $5,000 to 12 selected

RBI players who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills

and financial need and are attending an accredited two-year or four-year

college, university, vocational school or technical school.

In 2011, RBI operated more than 300 programs established in more than

200 cities worldwide, serving more than 200,000 young men and women.

For more information, visit MLB.com/rbi.

2011 RECIPIENTS

NaME lEaguE SCHOOl

Emily Ashbridge

Demetrius Baldwin

Alice Boone

Marcus Brumfield

Lorenzo Harris

Marleny Heredia

Jordan Kinney

Fanta Magassouba

Justin Molina

Antonio Saavedra

Tyrell Shivers

Miguel Vasquez

Phillies RBI

Pittsburgh RBI

Pattillo RBI

Jackson RBI

Richmond RBI

Harlem RBI

Kansas City, MO RBI

Harlem RBI

Houston RBI

Angels RBI

Jersey City RBI

Angels RBI

University of Chicago

Bucknell University

Claflin University

Tougaloo College

Virginia State University

Mount Holyoke College

University of Central Missouri

Binghamton University

University of Texas at San Antonio

Fullerton College

Montclair State University

Fullerton College



Aquafina MLB pitch Hit & runAquafina MLB Pitch Hit & Run is a free national program in which

youngsters ages 7–14 have the opportunity to showcase their skills in pitching,

hitting and running. The program begins around Major League Baseball’s

Opening Day, with nearly 4,000 local competitions hosted throughout

the United States and Canada.

Boys and girls participate in separate divisions, with winners

advancing from local competitions to sectional competitions

to MLB team championships in Major League ballparks, and

finally to the national finals at the MLB All-Star Game. For

more information, visit MLB.com/phr or send an email to

[email protected].

National pro FastpitchThe National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)/Major League Baseball Official Development Partner relationship was built under Commissioner Selig’s

Initiative for Women and Baseball. Since 2003, NPF has worked with Major League Baseball to stage player appearances, clinics, and

promotions with various MLB Clubs. NPF has held clinics at the annual MLB All-Star FanFest, and hosted six regular-season games in Minor

League Baseball parks. In 2011, MLB was a proud supporter of NPF’s Back to School Tour – an All-Star series of exhibition games against

college teams across the United States.

As the only professional women’s fastpitch softball league in the United States, National Pro Fastpitch is home to many former Olympic

medalists and collegiate players. These women are accomplished in their sport and dedicated to serving as role models for America’s young

girls. See profastpitch.com for more information.


HUMANITArIAN EFFOrTs

Japan reliefMajor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) joined to contribute $500,000 to UNICEF to support relief efforts following the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The donations were made on behalf of the League, all 30 Clubs, players, MLB Network and MLB.com. Through the combined efforts of MLB, the MLBPA, MLB Network, MLB.com, in-stadium collections and online and text messaging campaigns, over $5.3 million was raised, with 100% of the donations supporting Japan relief efforts.

The distribution of funds was directed by the Japan Committee for UNICEF, which maintains a well-established network of relationships with private citizens, local NGOs, volunteers, schools, the business community and private citizens in Japan. UNICEF supplied diapers, clothing, water, hygiene kits and other basics for children and families affected by the disaster. Given that many schools were damaged, destroyed, or used as evacuation centers, UNICEF supplied Japanese-specific “School-in-a-Box” kits for children and teachers to help provide children with protection, stability and a return to normalcy. A special recognition of MLB and the MLBPA at the U.S. Fund for

UNICEF annual meeting capped a month of unprecedented mobilization by the MLB and MLBPA family in support of disaster relief efforts in Japan.

In 2012, Major League Baseball opened the season with the Oakland Athletics taking on the Seattle Mariners in the Japan Opening Series. The Series was dedicated to assisting in the

rebuilding efforts across Japan.



Tornado relief

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) joined to contribute $200,000 toward relief efforts for victims of devastating spring tornados in the Midwest and the Southeast. The funds were donated to Heart to Heart International, a humanitarian organization that provides medical education and technical assistance, delivers medical aid (including a Mobile Health Clinic), responds to people in crisis and addresses community health concerns across America and around the world. The funds helped treat nearly 6,000 people during the critical days and weeks following the tornado, declared the worst in the United States in more than 60 years.

The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals also supported the relief efforts with cash donations and collections. The Springfield Cardinals, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A affiliate, collected donations from fans and encouraged text donations.

MLB Network featured on-air mentions during in-studio programming, while MLB.com supported relief efforts with editorial coverage, social media outreach and prominently-displayed links to Heart to Heart International for baseball fans to make contributions online. Relief efforts also were promoted with signage behind home plate and public service announcements. The contributions by MLB and the MLBPA were made in a collaborative effort on behalf of the League, all 30 Clubs, players, MLB Network and MLB.com.

Baseball Assistance Team(B.A.T.)In it’s 25th year in 2011, B.A.T. is a unique organization within the sports industry dedicated to assisting members of the Baseball Family who are in need. Through charitable contributions from corporations,

foundations and individuals, B.A.T. strives to provide a means of support to people with financial, medical or psychological burdens The majority of the funds raised by B.A.T. comes from the players, who contribute through a payroll deduction program.

The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) celebrated the legacy of the late owner of the New York Yankees, George M. Steinbrenner III, as it hosted the 22nd annual “Going to Bat for B.A.T.” Fundraising Dinner in New York City in 2011. Former All-Star First Baseman and General Manager Bob Watson received the 2010 Big B.A.T./Frank Slocum Award for his continuous support and generosity to the B.A.T. organization. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers were recognized as the recipients of the annual Bobby Murcer Award, presented to the American League and National League teams whose players make the largest contributions through the payroll deduction program.

Major League Baseball covers B.A.T.’s operating expenses, ensuring that every dollar raised is a dollar used to help someone in need. More than $23 million in grants have been awarded to date, benefiting more than 2,700 members of the Baseball Family. For more information, visit baseballassistanceteam.com.



Welcome Back VeteransAs part of Major League Baseball’s fourth consecutive year of national fundraising and awareness initiatives for Welcome Back Veterans, all players and coaches wore Stars & Stripes caps on Memorial Day (May 30) and Independence Day (July 4) weekends. Net proceeds received

from the sale of the caps benefited Welcome Back Veterans, an MLB Charities initiative in partnership with the McCormick Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation that addresses the needs of returning American veterans and their families.

Major League Baseball also teamed up with ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to present a one-hour special: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition “Rise and Honor” A Veterans Day Special. Airing on Veterans Day (11/11/11), the one-hour special culminated in a celebratory event that featured an audience of active-duty service members and veterans. Throughout the episode, celebrities shined a light on issues veterans face after serving in the military, as well as the strengths and skills returning veterans bring to the workforce and their communities. Net proceeds raised during the special benefited Welcome Back Veterans as well as five other veteran-serving organizations: Fisher House Foundation, Hire Heroes USA, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, USO, and Volunteers of America.

Supported by MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, Welcome Back Veterans has distributed more than $12 million in grants to non-profit agencies targeting veterans’ and their families’ greatest needs, with a focus on treatment and research of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). For more information, visit welcomebackveterans.org.

National Day of remembranceTen years ago, in the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Baseball family came together to help our communities heal, unite and rebuild. We stood united and vowed “We Shall Not Forget.” Thanks to the leadership and support from Commissioner Selig and all 30 Clubs, this pledge has been honored each year since that date. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, Major League Baseball again renewed this promise, commemorating the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. All Clubs hosted a service-based activity in support of the White House’s National Day of Service and Remembrance. Activities ranged from hosting a charitable organization in-stadium, to leading a community activity with a current player and/or legend, etc. For more information about the National Moment of Remembrance, visit the organization’s web site at ngl.org.


Civil rights gameThe 2011 MLB Civil Rights Game, hosted by the Atlanta Braves, paid tribute to those who fought on and off the field for equal rights for all Americans. The MLB Civil Rights Game events delivered all net proceeds to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation.

Special pre-game ceremonies recognized the 2011 MLB Beacon Award recipients: Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, receiving the MLB Beacon of Hope; Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Santana, receiving the MLB Beacon of Change; and Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, receiving the MLB Beacon of Life. The awards ceremony included a special tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Braves Legend, Hank Aaron. For more information, visit MLB.com/civilrightsgame.


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The Civil Rights Game between the Atlanta Braves and

Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field featured special

pre-game ceremonies recognizing the 2011 MLB Beacon

Award recipients, on-field civil rights themed musical

performances and players wearing 1974 throwback uniforms.


Commissioner’s Award for philantropic ExcellenceMajor League Baseball and Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig named the Chicago White Sox as the 2011 recipients of the Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence, created in 2010 to recognize outstanding community efforts of an MLB Club. The White Sox were acknowledged for the “White Sox Volunteer Corps” program, a unique initiative designed to activate the Club’s fan base to help give back to the greater Chicago community through service. The White Sox Charities received a $10,000 grant from Major League Baseball for this recognition.

The mission of the White Sox Volunteer Corps is to harness the passion of its fans to serve those most in need in the city of Chicago and create a community of concerned citizens who are dedicated to serving others. Through 2011, The White Sox Volunteer Corps mobilized nearly 5,000 volunteers and 116 White Sox employees, including players, coaching staff and Club executives who performed more than 17,000 hours of community service with volunteer labor valued at more than $380,000. Service events included facility improvement, remodeling and renovation projects at Chicago Public Schools and local Boys & Girls Clubs, food repacking and mobile pantry events at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and blood drives conducted in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

The Corps is also responsible for the donation of more than $510,000 to non-profit partners to help with the planning and execution of service events and cover the costs of materials and volunteer services. For more information or to sign up for service events, visit WhiteSox.com/VolunteerCorps.

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Baseball Tomorrow FundThe Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball, is designed to promote and enhance the growth of baseball throughout the world by funding programs, field improvements and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball and softball. Since its creation in 1999, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund has awarded over 550 grants totaling more than $20 million to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Over 220,000 youth players have benefited from programs and facilities supported by the Fund. For more information, visit www.baseballtomorrowfund.com or “like” us on Facebook.

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Major League Baseball Dominican Development AllianceThe Major League Baseball Dominican Development Alliance (MLB-DDA) is a unique cross-sector partnership between MLB and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Alliance leverages the influence of baseball in the Dominican Republic and the financial and human resources of member organizations (Batey Relief Alliance, Esperanza International, Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Intergral, Save the Children República Dominicana, and World Vision República Dominicana) to carry out sustainable development projects that focus on education, health, youth development, and economic development in underserved communities.

Through the MLB-DDA/USAID Incentive Fund, the Alliance offers matching grants to carry out development projects in communities where MLB Club academies are located. The MLB-DDA has worked with current and retired baseball players and teams and their owners to set up educational after-school youth programs, improve school infrastructure and the quality of education, and improve the quality of and access to medical care to the underserved.Visit MLB-dda.org for a list of projects.



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Albany State UniversityAmerican Friends of the HebrewAmerican Lung AssociationAngels RBI LeagueArizona Diamondbacks FoundationArizona Major League Alumni Association Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Ave Maria University AZ Outlaws B&GC Western PA/Pirates RBI Baseball Assistance Team BBWAA Beyond Sport Limited BGC of East Valley BGC of Pawtucket RBI BGC of Phoenix BGC of Scottsdale BGC of Syracuse Big Brothers Big Sisters Binghampton University Black Agency Executives Boys & Girls Club of Arlington RBI Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix Boys & Girls Clubs of America Brewers Community Foundation Buck Leonard RBI (Rocky Mount, NC) Bucknell University Business Today Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation California University of Pennsylvania CATCH CDO Little League - Christina Taylor Green Central Valley RBI Champions Festival LLC Chattanooga RBI Chicago White Sox (CAPE Winner) Chicago White Sox Charities RBI Children’s Hospital and Health Services Ciesla Foundation Cincinnati Reds RBI Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery The Citadel University City of Hope Ciudad Deportiva Roberto Clemente Claflin University Clark Atlanta University Cleveland Baseball Federation Colorado State UniversityCommunity Baseball Outreach, St. Croix, VI

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Congressional Hispanic Caucus Foundation CUNY Baruch CW Post University Dana Farber Cancer Institute David and Brett Enterprises David Ortiz Children’s Fund DEIE Scholarship Fund Delaware State University DRSEA Drug Free AZ.org Evangel University Fallbrook Union HS Florida International University Florida Marlins RBI Fullerton College Georgetown University Ghetto Film School Hampton University Harlem RBI Harmon Killebrew Foundation Heart to Heart International Homeless Pets Foundation Houston RBI Illinois Institute of Technology Innovative Embroidery Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Iona College Jackie Robinson Foundation Jays Care Foundation Josh Gibson Foundation Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kentucky State University Latino Sports Lexington (KY) RBI Louisiana Youth Baseball RBI Major League Baseball Players Association Marquette University MCC, BSA McIntire School of Commerce Mesa Community College Miami-Dade College Middlesex Hospital Milwaukee Brewers/ Greater Milwaukee BGC RBI Mississippi RBI- Jackson Missouri Baptist University Montclair State University Montgomery Metro RBI

Morehouse College Mount Holyoke College Mountain View Baptist Church National Action Network National Association of Black Journalists National Consortium for Academics National Recreation & Parks Association New Bay Media - Wonder Women Luncheon New York Urban League New York Yankees Foundation Nobo Yamuchi RBI (Hilo, HI) Northeast Illinois Council NY Epilepsy Center - FACES Oak Park Youth League RBI (Sacramento) Old Dominion University Partnership at Drugfree.org Pattillo RBI PBATS Petra Community Outreach - Detroit I.C.E Play Ball Indiana RBI (Indianapolis) Police Athletic League PowerPlay NYC Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation Prostate Cancer Foundation Providence Sports and Leadership Inc RBI R/C Partnership @df.org Ray Festa Melanoma Foundation RBI Essex County (NJ) RBI Red Sox Foundation RBI Ron Brown Scholar Program Ronald McDonald House of NY S.A.F.E. Inc. (KCK RBI) SABR Sacramento State University San Jacinto College Seguin Little League - Field of Dreams Awards Dinner Sixteenth Street Community Health Center St. Joseph’s University St. Petersburg College Stand Up to Cancer

Stanley & Joan C Thompson Starlight Children’s Foundation SUNY New Paltz Susan G Komen for the Cure T Howard Foundation Taylor Hooton Foundation The Jimmy Fund The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation The Sports Museum of New England The Swan Ball The Woodrow Wilson Center Think Detroit/PAL RBI Tony La Russa Animal Rescue Foundation Tougaloo College Tuskegee University Twins RBI UJA Federation of NY UMPS Care Charities UNICEF Union League BGC (Cubs RBI) United Community Centers (Bradenton RBI) University de Puerto Rico University of California - Los Angeles University of Central Missouri University of Chicago University of Florida University of Houston University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Texas at San Antonio Urban Youth Athletic Association Valencia Community College Virginia State University West Michigan Whitecaps RBI Westcoast Sports Association Wheelchair Sports Federation Wirz & Associates WISE Wittenberg University Women’s Equal Rights Educational Fund Woodrow Wilson Center WPEO

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JEWEL EVENTs - ALL-sTAr WEEk

All-star Week Community EventsMajor League Baseball hosted a series of community and charitable initiatives and activities leading up to the 82nd MLB All-Star Game that left a lasting legacy in the communities of Greater Phoenix and beyond. MLB All-Star Summer activities in 2011 supported charitable organizations and initiatives including Stand Up To Cancer, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others.

MLB and the Diamondbacks donated more than $4 million through MLB Charities and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to MLB All-Star projects in the Greater Phoenix area. The funds, raised from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day, were donated to a variety of local and national charities.

Challenger-Champions gameSpecial needs children from Little League’s Challenger and PONY Baseball/Softball Champions divisions played a one-inning game on the outfield grass of Chase Field. Bank of America provided volunteers for the event and tickets to participants and their families to attend MLB All-Star FanFest.

starlight Fun Center DonationMLB and the Diamondbacks, in partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation, donated a Fun Center to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Fun Center includes a Nintendo gaming system, DVD player and flat screen monitor that rolls up to the side of young patients’ beds or anywhere in hospital settings. For more information, visit starlight.org.


Jr. rBI ClassicThe third annual round-robin tournament consisted of nine baseball and four softball teams of 11-12 year olds from around the country. Participants included Joplin South Little League, whose players were impacted by the recent tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian

Community RBI, the first team in Jr. RBI Classic history whose entire roster was of Native American descent. Tournament games were held at Chaparral Park and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The Jr. RBI playing division is part of Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI). Major League Baseball supplied the teams with uniforms, equipment and All-Star apparel. The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation supported the 2011 Jr. RBI Classic with skills clinics in baseball and softball. Additionally, the young athletes attended several All-Star events such as MLB All-Star FanFest, the XM All-Star Futures Game, the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game and the State Farm Home Run Derby, in addition to meet-and-greets with MLB All-Star players and celebrities.



MLB All-star rebuilding Together projectAll-Star Week community activities included renovations to the Arizona State Veteran Home, which serves the long-term care and rehabilitative needs of the veterans of Arizona. Renovations were made to the entry area and patio, in addition to construction of shade covers for patient vans and a new greenhouse for a therapeutic gardening program. A ribbon cutting ceremony included MLB Executive Vice President Tim Brosnan, Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall and nine-time All-Star Fred Lynn. The Arizona State Veteran Home is a state-owned-and-operated 200-bed Medicare certified skilled nursing facility located in Phoenix, two miles north of Chase Field and adjacent to the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Bank of America supported the project with a donation and provided nearly 100 volunteers.For more information, please visit rebuildingtogether.org.

MLB All-star Arizona Diamondbacks Vision Center for Innovation at the Foundation for Blind ChildrenA check for $1 million was presented to the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix for a new lab and learning center, providing state-of-the-art vision technology and training on the use of smartphone devices as well as special Braille note takers, laptops, closed circuit television, magnifiers and translation software. Additionally, the donation will provide service technology, upgrades when needed and evaluations and assessments of blind students. The center provides resources to nearly 1,000 Arizona children, including 400 children who do not have access to advanced adaptive vision technology. The check ceremony was attended by Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Diamondbacks Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick and President and CEO Derrick Hall and five-time All-Star and All-Star Summer Ambassador Luis Gonzalez.



Boys & girls Club of Metropolitan phoenix MLB All-Star • Arizona Diamondbacks Branch A kieckhefer Family LegacyMajor League Baseball and the Arizona Diamondbacks, with assistance from Magical Builders, supported comprehensive renovations to the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix MLB All-Star Arizona Diamondbacks Branch. Renovations included a new game room, teen center, main entry, multi-use outdoor sports field, restrooms, cafeteria, kitchen, youth media center, youth computer lab, building façade and security gate. Additionally, a new turf field and backstop were added to the youth baseball field. The renovations were revealed during a ceremony at the club attended by Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Diamondbacks Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick and President and CEO Derrick Hall, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America President and CEO Roxanne Spillett.

The club, which was officially renamed The MLB All-Star Arizona Diamondbacks Branch A Kieckhefer Family Legacy, serves an at-risk youth population in South Phoenix and is an important destination for young people in the community. A fixture in the southwest Phoenix community for more than 50 years, the club serves more than 1,500 young people, many of whom live at or below the poverty level. For more information, visit bgcmp.org.



American Legion post 41A portion of the proceeds from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day were donated to American Legion Post 41 to rebuild the roof structure of the organization’s 63 year-old building near Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. During a ceremony at the Post during All-Star Week, the American Legion Post 41 commander presented a framed photo of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson in his U.S. Marine Corps uniform to Jackie’s widow, Rachel, and daughter, Sharon, as well as a photo of Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in his U.S. Marine Corps Reserve uniform to his widow, Vera Clemente. MLB and the Diamondbacks hosted an All-Star Game Viewing Party at American Legion Post 41 for veterans and their families.

American Legion Post 41 was first opened in 1948 by a group of Mexican-American veterans returning from World War II with a mission to challenge discrimination, better the lives of their community, and provide health care services to families in the community. The American Legion Post 41 family consists of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of American Legion and the American Legion Riders, and also hosts other veterans organizations including the Marine Corps League and the Airborne Division Association.

Natural resources Defense Council (NrDC)As part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, MLB worked closely with the Diamondbacks, Natural Resources Defense Council and local community partners to help ensure that MLB All-Star Week was environmentally proactive. This was the fourth MLB All-Star Week at which MLB and NRDC worked together to implement measures both in-stadium and at supporting events. The initiative includes implementing prominent recycling programs and prioritizing environmental attributes when selecting materials for various community refurbishment projects. For more information, visit nrdc.org.



TEAM CoalitionMajor League Baseball partners with TEAM Coalition for the Responsibility Has Its Rewards program at all 30 ballparks. The promotion aims to increase awareness of the importance of responsible drinking, always buckling seatbelts and designating a sober driver when traveling to and from the ballpark. One Designated Driver for the season is selected from each Club at the end of the season from all fans who have signed up for the program. These 30 fans are eligible for a World Series ticket drawing. The two Designated Drivers for the season whose Clubs advance to the World Series win two tickets each for their Club’s first home game of the Series. One of the remaining 28 Designated Drivers for the season whose Clubs do not advance to the World Series is selected to win a trip to the following year’s All-Star Game. Fans who stop by the TEAM attraction at MLB All-Star FanFest and make the Responsibility Has Its Rewards pledge to be a “Good Sport” by always having a designated driver and buckling up, receive a souvenir photo. For more information, visit teamcoalition.org.

Breaking BarriersMajor League Baseball hosted the 2011 Breaking Barriers Essay Contest grand prize winner, Meggie Zahneis of West Chester Township, Ohio during All-Star Week. Meggie’s winning essay was chosen from more than 9,000 entries across the country. For more information, visit MLB.com/breakingbarriers.

Make-A-WishMLB hosted six young people with life-threatening illnesses from the Make-A-Wish Foundation whose wish was to attend the MLB All-Star Game. The children met Commissioner Selig, All-Star and Futures Game players, MLB legends, mascots and celebrities, and attended a special VIP reception, the MLB All-Star FanFest, XM Satellite Futures Game, State Farm Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Since 2000, MLB has granted 70 wishes to attend the All-Star Game and World Series. For more information, visit wish.org.



JEWEL EVENTs - WOrLD sErIEs COMMUNITY EVENTs

Major League Baseball dedicated Games One through Four of the 2011 World

Series to important community causes. MLB partners and initiatives, including

veterans and their families with Welcome Back Veterans, were highlighted during

Game One; community service with the Roberto Clemente Award presented

by Chevrolet during Game Two; youth in underserved communities from the

Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America during

Game Three; and advancing the fight against cancer with Stand Up To Cancer

(SU2C) during Game Four.



game One - Veterans and Military Families: Welcome Back VeteransFirst Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden attended Game One of the 2011 World Series as part of Major League Baseball’s Welcome Back Veterans program and the First Lady’s Joining Forces initiative (www.JoiningForces.gov). Prior to Game One, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden joined Commissioner Selig and the St. Louis Cardinals, including Hall of Famer and Army veteran Red Schoendienst, at the St. Louis VA Medical Center for a military family appreciation event. During the 7th inning stretch, returning service members from each of the five military branches were recognized on field, and God Bless America was sung by a member of the U.S. Army.

Welcome Back Veterans (www.WelcomeBackVeterans.org) has awarded more than $11 million in grants to non-profit agencies targeting veterans’ and their families’ greatest needs, focusing on treatment and research of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

game Two - Community service: roberto Clemente LegacyDavid Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was announced as the winner of the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet and recognized on-field prior to Game Two.

MLB Goodwill Ambassador Vera Clemente, wife of the late Roberto Clemente, joined players, legends and MLB Executives earlier in the day at the Loyola Academy of St. Louis to speak to the students about her husband’s legacy and his dedication to giving back to others. The group also spent time with young patients at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital.


game Three – Youth: reviving Baseball in Inner Cities/Boys & girls Clubs of AmericaGame Three was dedicated to MLB’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program and the League’s partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Local youth from both programs attended a “Wanna Play?” event and clinic at the Youth Field at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on the day of Game Three. “WANNA PLAY?” is a multi-faceted initiative dedicated to youth fitness, encouraging boys and girls ages 6 to 12 to improve their overall fitness and nutrition education through physical activity while learning the fundamental skills of baseball and softball through fun and engaging activities.

Prior to the game, representatives of the 2011 RBI World Series championship teams (Softball Division, Junior Baseball Division and Senior Baseball Division) were recognized on field. Additionally, Major League Baseball recognized outgoing Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s President Roxanne Spillett and National Youth of the Year Nicholas Foley from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Grand Prize Essay Winner Meggie Zahneis.




game seven – Heart to Heart International and Habitat For HumanityMajor League Baseball dedicated Game Seven of the 2011 World Series to Midwest and Southeast tornado relief efforts, continuing its efforts with the Major League Baseball Players Association to support those affected by the disaster. MLB invited children from the Joplin South Little League to be recognized on the field.

MLB encouraged fans in the ballpark and on MLB.com to donate to Heart to Heart International and Habitat for Humanity to support tornado relief efforts. Heart to Heart International was one of the early responders after the tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, providing critical medical aid. Habitat for Humanity regional affiliates worked in the Joplin area to rebuild homes in time for families to move in by Thanksgiving, and continued rebuilding efforts beyond that initial phase. For more information, visit hearttoheart.org or habitat.org.

game Four – Cancer research: stand Up To CancerGame Four of the 2011 World Series highlighted Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), as MLB promoted the importance of advancing the fight against cancer. In 2008, Major League Baseball became the founding donor of Stand Up To Cancer. Major League Baseball dedicated an in-game moment to the cause by asking players and fans to stand in unison in honor of someone they knew affected by cancer.

Since its launch, Stand Up To Cancer has grown significantly with support from players, fans and all 30 MLB Clubs. Major League Baseball has donated more than $30 million to the groundbreaking research organization since its inception.

Prior to the game, MLB, SU2C and representatives from the Texas Rangers spent time with young patients at the Medical City Children’s Hospital in Arlington and presented them with a Starlight Fun Center mobile entertainment unit. For more information, visit standup2cancer.org.

MLB FAN CAVE

MLB Fan CaveIn 2011, MLB launched the MLB Fan Cave, a first-of-its-kind immersive fan experience in a vibrant location in New York City. The MLB Fan Cave hosted the MLB Dream Job winners, who were chosen from a pool of nearly 10,000 applicants.

The winner of the MLB Dream Job, Mike O’Hara, inhabited the Fan Cave every day for the entire 2011 MLB season along with his Wingman, Ryan Wagner. The two watched all 2,430 regular season games plus every Postseason game and chronicled their experiences and shared their viewpoints on baseball and pop culture through Facebook, Twitter, MLBFanCave.com, and regular appearances on MLB Network.

Community events at the MLB Fan Cave in 2011:

April 15 Sharon Robinson visit on Jackie Robinson Day

August 22 We The Kings Anti-Bullying event/concert

September 9 NYPD, NYFD and Bobby Valentine 9/11 event

September 22 Robinson Cano Town Hall event with local youth for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 6 Stand Up To Cancer Commercial Shoot

December 12 CC Sabathia / PitCCh In Foundation Holiday Party

December 16 MLB Annual Winter Wishes Party



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Winter WishesSince 2002, Major League Baseball has participated in the NY Cares Winter Wishes program by

providing gifts for underserved children. In 2011, MLB employees granted the wishes of children

from the South Queens Boys & Girls Club. At the annual Winter Wishes party, the children received

their gifts at the MLB Fan Cave and were treated to an evening of food, fun and special guests that

included New York Mets mascot Mr. Met, a magician, and Santa and his elves.

Food DriveMajor League Baseball teamed up with City Harvest for their annual food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food. City Harvest works with over 600 community food programs, with a mission to end hunger in communities throughout New York City.

New York Cares Coat Drive

Once again MLB employees donated new or gently used coats of all sizes for distribution to disadvantaged men, women and children at homeless shelters throughout New York City.


CLUB ACTIVITIEs

Arizona Diamondbacks

Evening On The Diamond

The Arizona Diamondbacks conducted their fifth annual “Evening on the Diamond” fundraising event, raising $1.2 million to benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. In 2011, the Diamondbacks awarded more than $650,000 to the community with a focus on three areas: homelessness, indigent healthcare, and children’s programs. Grant recipients included The Foundation for Blind Children, Circle the City, which provides medical care to the homeless, Arizona School for the Arts, and Neighborhood Ministries, whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty.

Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy

In 2006, the Braves opened a youth sports complex located at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA near Turner Field. The Academy includes four baseball fields and houses two pavilions, batting cages and a playground. Funded by The Atlanta Braves Foundation, Braves’ players, MLB/MLBPA’s Baseball Tomorrow Fund, and several local corporations, the Academy has had a tremendous impact on the community and efforts to increase an affinity for the game among youth, especially minorities. Each season the number of youth participating at the Academy has expanded, growing from 170 in 2007 to 420 in 2011. The Academy has also aided the growth of the Jr. Braves/RBI League, with more than 3,200 youth participating in the program.

Baltimore Orioles Military Appreciation program

In 2011, the Orioles launched their Military Appreciation Program, which included outreach programs for active, retired and reserve members of the military; wounded soldiers; military children and spouses; and members of the United States Naval Academy in nearby Annapolis, Maryland. A variety of different initiatives and special events in which military personnel were recognized throughout the year included military Sundays, on-field acknowledgment, discounted tickets for every game, military appreciation day and “welcome home” scoreboard messages.


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Boston red sox The red sox Foundation and

MgH Home Base program

The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Home Base Program is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. In an effort to de-stigmatize these medical conditions and encourage veterans and their families to seek evaluations and treatment, the Red Sox Foundation teamed up with doctors and researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital to create the Home Base Program.

For the second year in 2011, the Red Sox hosted the Run to Home Base. To participate, runners were required to raise a minimum of $1,000 to support the Home Base Program. The Run started and ended with a crossing of home plate at Fenway Park. In just two years, the Red Sox have raised over $5 million for the Home Base Program.

Chicago Cubs Care rIC Cubs programs

The Cubs grant over $1 million each year to Chicago area non-profit organizations through Cubs Care, a fund of the McCormick Foundation. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC) Cubs, Junior Cubs and Caring for Kids programs, serving youth and adults with physical disabilities, were 2011 recipients. RIC wheelchair softball teams and sports programs serve participants with a range of physical disabilities such as spinal cord injury, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, amputation and visual impairment. In 2011, Cubs Care grants served over 500 RIC participants. A Cubs Care grant to RIC and the Park District funded their first stand-alone Junior Wheelchair Softball National Championship.

Chicago White sox Volunteer Corps

The White Sox were the winners of the 2011 Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence for the White Sox Volunteer Corps, created and launched in 2009. The White Sox Volunteer Corps is a mobilization of concerned White Sox fans willing to donate their time and service for the betterment of others by working hand-in-hand with the White Sox organization. The initiative was designed to activate the team’s fan base to help give back to the Chicago community through service, and focuses on providing assistance to Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods, helping charitable organizations and providing aid to those most in need.


CLUB ACTIVITIEs

Cincinnati reds Match program

The Reds Community Fund’s “Match” program connects urban baseball organizations with their suburban counterparts, utilizing baseball as a vehicle to break through social, cultural and racial stereotypes. Players and coaches blend during all baseball and social activities, allowing them to interact with familiar faces while making new connections. The season includes a trip to Great American Ball Park and a year-end banquet at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. More than 25 neighborhoods from throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have taken part since 2006.

Cleveland Indians Fill The House For Charity

Fill the House for Charity is a Cleveland Indians Community Outreach initiative that supports local charities serving the Northeast Ohio area. The program serves as a mechanism for the charities to raise important fundraising dollars but also provides awareness, messaging, and recognition for the participating charity. Over 37,500 tickets have been distributed through the program, providing many people the opportunity to see a Major League Baseball game for the first time. Since its inception in 2009, the program has generated over $1.5 million for 39 non-profits in the Greater Cleveland area.

Colorado rockies Joining Forces with

the rockies

The Colorado Rockies joined forces with The White House by hosting a baseball clinic at Coors Field for military servicemen and servicewomen and their families. The event provided an opportunity to express appreciation and honor the military for their service and for the tremendous sacrifices that service demands. Family members from local military bases in Colorado took part in the clinic and enjoyed dinner at Coors Field. The participants received a visit from First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and singer Jessica Simpson.


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Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers salute

Everyday Heroes

Honoring and celebrating American heroes is at the heart of the Tigers philanthropic mission. The Detroit Tigers Salute Everyday Heroes program honors members of the Armed Forces, veterans and law enforcement organizations. On-field acknowledgement is carried out through the Armed Forces Game Ball Delivery, Verlander’s Victory for Veterans, and Operation Opening Day initiatives.

Houston Astros Astros play green® program

The goal of the Astros Play Green® program is to create a positive environmental platform at Minute Maid Park and throughout Texas through a commitment to earth-friendly efforts enhancing the quality of life for fans. One of the first “green” sports programs of this magnitude, Play Green® involves Astros employees, players, fans, sponsors, community and civic partners. Two players volunteer as Play Green® Ambassadors and commit to three appearances each during the season.

Florida Marlins Marlins Ayudan

Marlins Ayudan (Marlins help) is the Marlins’ front-office volunteer program. The purpose of Marlins Ayudan is to provide a sustainable corps of volunteers willing and ready to effectuate positive change in the community. During the 2011 season, the Marlins’ 150+ front office employees were divided into 12 teams, each led by a colleague-executive. In just two seasons, Marlins Ayudan, also known as The Blue Shirts, have worked thousands of hours making an impact in the areas of education, the arts, baseball, environmental improvements, health causes, international relief and military appreciation. An estimated 30,000 people were directly impacted by the Marlins’ two Days of Service and 2011 team events.


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Los Angeles Dodgers Team Think Blue program

The 2010-11 Team Think Blue program was designed to help students improve their literacy and writing aptitude, and to emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The program includes an art contest for grades 4 – 6 and an essay contact for grades 7 – 12. Contest winners receive game tickets, a gift card and a t-shirt, and are recognized at the Team Think Blue Awards Luncheon at Dodger Stadium. The winners also receive their art or essay piece framed and branded with Team Think Blue. This was the 15th year the Dodgers collaborated with the Los Angeles Times on a literacy program.

kansas City royals Diamond of Dreams: Taking

the Field for Operation Breakthrough

Diamond of Dreams: Taking the Field for Operation Breakthrough is an annual fundraiser at Kauffman Stadium that has raised more than $650,000 since 2008. Operation Breakthrough is an inner-city child care facility in Kansas City that serves over 550 at-risk children each day. Operation Breakthrough has become a “one-stop shop” of services, allowing low-income parents to enter and remain in the workforce while providing a healthy upbringing for their children.

Los Angeles Angels Angels scholars

The Angels teamed up with the Orange County Office of Education and the AVID Program to create Angels Scholars. The program annually awards college scholarships to five public middle school students in Orange County. The students, wearing personalized jerseys provided by the Angels, and their families were invited to an Angels game and honored on the field during a pregame ceremony. Upon acceptance into a four-year college, each of the students is awarded scholarships to help with supplies, text books and housing. Since its inception in 2006, the program has supported 35 Angels Scholars.


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Milwaukee Brewers Team smile

In 2011, Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) partnered with the Club’s Community Relations Department, Team Smile and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher LaTroy Hawkins to provide dental services for 250 children ages 5-16 from six Boys & Girls Clubs of Milwaukee. With the help of local dental professionals, select dental insurance companies and manufacturers, Team Smile and BCF provided free oral health education, screening, and treatment, in addition to free tickets to Brewers games, for children in need.

Minnesota Twins play Ball! Minnesota

The Twins tradition of giving has endured, with the Play Ball! Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic program at the forefront. The brainchild of long-time Twins scout Angelo Giuliani, the clinic program is now in its 51st year. Created to promote and teach baseball and softball to boys and girls throughout the Upper Midwest, more than 800,000 youth have participated in the program since its inception. Bringing the Minnesota Twins to the backyards of thousands, the Play Ball! Clinics have helped boost participation in many local baseball and softball programs. Participants have fun while gaining new skills, boosting their self-confidence and learning valuable life lessons. In 2011, over 4,000 youth participated while parent involvement reached almost 2,000.

New York Mets Amazin’ Calls

Every Saturday and Sunday during the 2011 season, the Mets hosted a guest at Citi Field who was called by a Mets player in the days leading up to the game. The thrill of speaking with a player was just the start for the VIP, who then met the player on the field, watched the game from field level seats, and saw their name in lights on the scoreboard.


CLUB ACTIVITIEs

New York Yankees High school Blood Donor

Championship

The New York Yankees High School Blood Donor Championship was established in 1996 to address the issue of the declining blood donor population. High schools based in the metropolitan area were provided with incentives (tickets, promotional items, etc.) to motivate staff and students to donate blood. The goals were to meet immediate needs for the demand for blood in 200 tri-state area hospitals, establish the next generation of local blood donors and instill a sense of community service and volunteerism in high school students. Through 2011, approximately two million life-saving blood products were donated.

Oakland Athletics Japanese Earthquake relief

When the devastating earthquake hit Japan in March, 2011, the A’s organization knew it needed to step in and assist with fundraising efforts. To ensure success, the A’s utilized many resources to promote fundraising, including a new website- www.oaklandathletics.com/japan - for fans to make donations directly to the Red Cross. Player and native of Japan Hideki Matsui recorded a video message that ran on TV, radio, in the stadium and on the website encouraging fans to donate. Beyond the $1 per ticket commitment by A’s ownership, corporate sponsors for Japanese Heritage Day (April 3) contributed thousands of dollars to the cause. Matsui personally donated 50 million yen ($620,000) to the Japanese Red Cross for disaster relief in his homeland.

philadelphia phillies Be a phanatic About reading

In Philadelphia, nearly 45% of students cannot read at grade level when they reach the fourth grade. These numbers were the impetus for the Phillies to begin the ‘Be a Phanatic About Reading’ literacy program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Each season the program culminated with ‘Be a Phanatic About Literacy’ Night at a game. The Most Improved and Most Outstanding Readers were honored during pre-game ceremonies. Since its launch in 2004, over 550,000 students throughout the tri-state area read with the Phanatic.


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pittsburgh pirates pirates Community

Commitment program

In 2008, the Pirates created The Pirates Community Commitment Program (PCCP), an organization-wide program requiring all minor league players to participate in community service throughout the playing season. The goal of the program is to help players better understand community service and how they are viewed as role models and potential leaders. The program encourages players to emulate Roberto Clemente’s legacy of community service. Near the conclusion of each affiliate’s regular season, the Pirates present one player from each affiliate with the “Pirates Community Commitment Award.” The Pirates fly each award winner to Pittsburgh to receive the award as part of a special on-field ceremony that includes the presentation of the parent Club’s annual Roberto Clemente Award.

st. Louis Cardinals redbird rookies

Sponsored by Cardinals Care, this special baseball league provides boys and girls the opportunity to play baseball and receive the off-field support to help them reach their goals. Redbird Rookies builds and maintains fields and provides uniforms, gloves, bats, balls and equipment for its teams, while working to instill the values of teamwork, integrity, self-esteem, and leadership. Off the field, Cardinals Care works to build partnerships between organizations that host Redbird Rookies and non-profits that support kids in the areas of health, education, mentoring, and cultural arts. All kids participating in the program were invited to a Cardinals game, where they participated in a pre-game parade around the field.

san Diego padres Military Appreciation program

Since 1995, the Padres have made it a priority to honor San Diego’s 800,000+ active-duty, reserve, retired and veteran military personnel and their families. The Padres Military Appreciation Program (MAP) has three key components: 1 In-game military tributes 2 Community outreach and 3 Military appreciation ticketing and marketing initiatives. The MAP goals are threefold: 1) Use PETCO Park during Sunday home games as a platform for fans, players and the entire organization to honor the U.S. military, 2) Integrate the Padres into the military community via player appearances, charitable giving and partnerships with key organizations, and 3) Provide all members of the military affordable and often free access to Padres games.


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san Francisco giants Junior giants program

Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years old. The program serves over 185,000 children, and is administered in 160 cities in 85 leagues through the efforts of local agencies and other caring community members who serve as commissioners, coaches, umpires and mentors. The Community Fund provides all uniforms, equipment, and training necessary to run a league as well as tickets to select Giants games. The program places a higher value on character than on wins and losses, focusing on four bases of character development -- confidence, integrity, leadership and teamwork.

seattle Mariners refuse to Abuse Campaign

The Mariners partner with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) on a statewide community education program, the Refuse To Abuse Campaign. Through this program, the Mariners strive to engage their fan base, create a cultural intolerance for abuse, and, ultimately, prevent domestic violence. Refuse to Abuse, through in-stadium messaging, the Mariners Magazine, and radio and television PSAs, reaches millions of Mariners fans annually. Additionally, publicity is achieved through WSCADV’s network of domestic violence coalitions in both English and Spanish. Ads focus on simple yet meaningful messages. Each year the Club identifies a new team spokesman for the campaign.

Tampa Bay rays reading with the rays, read

Your Way to the Ballpark

Reading with the Rays is a partnership between the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper in Education department and libraries in five Florida counties. The program leverages Rays players and the ‘magic of baseball’ to encourage elementary and middle school students, especially those reluctant to read, to continue reading through the summer months, with a goal of increasing reading skills. The program, in its fourth year, has seen increases in participation and geographic reach each year. One Rays player was designated as spokesperson, while quotes, biographies and photos of additional players were used to promote the program.


CLUB ACTIVITIEs

Texas rangers Medical Center of Arlington

Texas rangers Fitness All-stars

Since 2006, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation (TRBF) and the Medical Center of Arlington (MCA) joined forces to create a program that engaged the team mascot to educate students about ways to improve their health through fitness-themed learning aids. The curriculum-based program was used in 51 fifth-grade classrooms across the city, reaching 5,500 students. Students were recognized monthly to motivate them and instill a sense of pride. For the past two years, the program expanded to include members of the Arlington Fire Department.

Toronto Blue Jays rookie League

The Blue Jays’ Rookie League mandate is to provide exposure and opportunities through baseball to children and youth who do not have access to organized team sports, safe places to play or stable and consistent role models. A summer-long baseball day camp for kids living in Toronto Community Housing Neighborhoods, for the past 23 seasons, the program has provided opportunities for physical fitness, health and nutrition education, and life-skills development through baseball skills, drills and tournament games. The Jays manager and players served as honorary captains, while Blue Jays and Rogers Centre employees serve as volunteers for the program.

Washington Nationals Military Initiatives

The Washington Nationals recognize men and women who put their lives on the line for our country, and the family and friends who support them. The Washington Nationals Military Initiatives program provides a venue for military personnel to enjoy the game in the company of other service members, families and veterans.


2 0 1 1 T H A N k YO U M A J O r L E Ag U E B A s E B A L LIt was a privilege to have you all in our home. Your organization has assisted us in bring(ing) our membership together (American Legion Post 41-Phoenix). The grant will provide visually impaired children throughout Arizona with assistive technology to succeed in school. The impact is huge! Thank you for making the impossible, possible (Foundation for Blind Children-Phoenix). I wanted to express our extreme gratitude for your selection of Loyola Academy (for a) visit from Major League Baseball, the Clemente Family and the St. Louis Cardinals! We are so appreciative, as this experience has had an amazing impact on the lives of the young men we are so blessed to serve. They will be able to carry this memory with them for a lifetime, and for that we say THANK YOU! (Loyola Academy of St. Louis). Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your generosity in sponsoring and helping me attend the 2011 World Series opening game. This was a once in a lifetime experience to see my hometown team play (Student, Loyola Academy of St. Louis). Thank you for MLB’s care of our veterans (Arizona State Veteran Home). A big thank you to Major League Baseball for their support and assistance (Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation). Thank you for your generous donation. Many youth who would not be able to pay the cost of the tickets will benefit from your donation (Clark Park Coalition, Detroit). Our most sincere appreciation to you A most sincere THANK YOU to you and your organization for the generous opportunities that you provided to our police officers, dispatchers, cadets, secretaries, and our families (West Bloomfield, MI Police Department). Our partnership with Major League Baseball is one of our most treasured relationships. We cannot thank you enough for the many ways your organization supports Boys & Girls Clubs, and helps dreams come true for boys and girls (Boys & Girls Clubs of America). Your support will allow us to continue helping families focus solely on their children’s health and for this, we are grateful (Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin). Thank you for your faithful commitment to our cause and for the great number of lives you have positively impacted (Wheelchair Foundation). Because of your support we are able to increase our ability to serve families, mobilize more volunteers and advance our advocacy efforts to unlock housing resources for the poor. On behalf of all of us at Habitat for Humanity and the families we work beside, we offer you our sincere gratitude (Habitat for Humanity). With the help of donations from supporters like you we will continue to see hundreds of wishes granted to local children this year (Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South). We deeply appreciate your continued support of our mission – to do what’s right for kids! (St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Washington University Medical Center). Our officers and their families had a wonderful time cheering for the home team. Again thank you and the entire MLB & Players Give Back initiative for giving back to the community that we all love and serve (Franklin, MI Police Department). Thank you from all of us for sharing our vision and for supporting the youth of our community through your generosity (Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley). Thank you for your trust and assistance in helping improve lives all over the world. Your support enabled us to respond quickly to devastating tornadoes that struck U.S. communities across the Southeast and Midwest (Heart to Heart International). Your thoughtfulness reflects the concern and compassion that our community feels for our Veterans (Chief, Department of Veterans Affairs). I would like to extend our thanks for the donation through the Commissioner’s Community Initiative (and) providing our kids (with) an opportunity to attend a Major League game (Methodist Children’s Home Society, Detroit, MI). We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for all your efforts during the MLB All-Star week that was held in the Greater Metropolitan Phoenix area. Thanks again for allowing us to be part of such a memorable experience and allowing the youth of our organization see what MLB provides for the community. We are truly blessed to have such a terrific partner! (Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale). Together, we will make a world of difference for seriously ill children and their families (Starlight Children’s Foundation NY*NJ*CT). On behalf of the children and families we care for we would like to extend our appreciation and thanks for your compassion and desire to help children (Children’s Home Society of West Virginia). With people like you in our Mathews-Dickey family we will be able to continue providing quality programming to the youth of our community (Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club). Because of good friends like Major League Baseball, we are able to carry on the programs that are so vital to spinal cord injured people all across the United States (Wheelchair Sports Federation). Please accept my sincere thanks for all that you’ve done and continue to do to for people around the world who suffer with ALS. Such critical strides are made possible through the long-standing generosity of friends like you (ALS Association). Thank you very much for the generous donation; the opportunity to enjoy a day at the ballpark will be a memorable event for many of our members (Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan). Thanks to your commitment, support and enthusiasm we are able to provide our youth with the best experience possible (Harlem RBI). Your generosity helps provide deserving Chicagoland students with the opportunity to succeed at IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology). You’re helping countless people live longer, healthier lives. Sincere thanks (American Heart Association). Thank you for opening so many doors and helping those with cancer (For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation). Sincere thanks for your donation which will help to continue our mission of providing valuable services and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. THANK YOU! (Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.). Because of you we were able to provide supplies for our children’s enrichment activities such as art, music, sports, and the library (Emerson Elementary PTA, Plainfield, NJ). Thank you for being part of the UNICEF family and thank you, sincerely, for all you do for the world’s children (UNICEF). The MLB Commissioner’s Community Initiative Program is truly appreciated by the Sheriff’s Office staff (Office of the Sheriff, County of Oakland, MI). Thanks for your continued support of USA Baseball (USA Baseball). Without support from people like you, we would not have made the strides we have made (Dominican Republic Sports & Education Academy). We are grateful for your sponsorship and continued support. The individuals and families we serve will benefit from your generosity (Franciscan Life Center). Sometimes the greatest accomplishments are those that benefit others. Please know how much we appreciate everything that Major League Baseball has done for our organization and for so many others in our community (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix). Every year, 50,000 women walk through our doors with an opportunity for a better tomorrow, and this wouldn’t be possible without your commitment! On behalf of our clients and women around the world, thank you! (Dress for Success Worldwide). Your support is vital to our continued growth and progress. We thank you for believing in the mission (Jane Doe No More). (Thank you) for your support of UTEP’s dedication to provide quality high education to one of the largest binational communities in the world (University of Texas at El Paso). Thank you for allowing us to continue our vision of advancing high education among underserved populations. Your participation will continue to reverberate as our scholars grow and matriculate through our program (The Jackie Robinson Foundation). (We are) most grateful for your support which will help to ensure the good work the Committee does on behalf of the more than 2,000 Little Leaguers in the City of Newark will continue (Newark Little League Committee). Because of caring individuals like you, we are ensuring a very bright future in health care. Your commitment to our institution helps bring hope to those who need it most (NYU Langone Medical Center). Thank you for your commitment and belief. Many lives have been dramatically changed by your generous support (FACES-Finding a Cure for Epilepsy & Seizures). Because of people like you, we all give hope to our children (Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra). Thanks to your support, UJA-Federation’s network of agencies will help those in difficult financial straits and continue to provide for the most vulnerable in our community (UJA Federation of New York). Because of your interest and friendship, our enduring commitment to New York’s children continues to flourish (Police Athletic League) Your partnership means so much – to us and to the millions of people who will be touched through your support. Thank you for standing with us to end breast cancer forever (Susan G. Komen for the Cure). Your investment will provide critical funding for important projects that continue to improve the quality of life for millions of children and adults suffering from diabetes and its complications (JDRF-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International). Your gift will allow us to continue reaching out to America’s most distressed communities and to the young people who need our help the most (Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation). Defeating cancer is an achievable goal, and your contribution greatly enhances our ability to accomplish it. Your funds go directly towards promising scientific research (Entertainment Industry Foundation/Stand Up To Cancer).

san Francisco giants Trophy Tour

The San Francisco Giants launched a public tour of the 2010 Commissioner’s Trophy, symbolic of their World Series Championship. Fans had an opportunity to view the trophy in person, free of charge, at each stop.

The Trophy Tour made a trip to pay tribute to the franchise’s New York City roots.

Former San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays visited Public School 46, and Arthur Tappan School, as part of the New York City trip. The school is next to the site of the former Polo Grounds

where the New York Giants played before moving to San Francisco in 1958. Mays addressed over 300 students, staff and parents at the school. Leading up to the event,

students at PS 46 researched Mays and made shirts and wrote papers focused on the baseball legend.



commissioner of baseball

ALLAN H. (BUD) SELIG

executive vice president, business

TIMOTHY J. BROSNAN

cmo/senior vice president, advertising & marketing

JACQUELINE D. PARKES

vice president, community affairs and educational programming

THOMAS C. BRASUELL

consultant, community affairs and educational programming

SHARON ROBINSON

director, community affairs and educational programming

CELIA BOBROWSKY

director, rbi (reviving baseball in inner cities)

DAVID JAMES

coordinator, community affairs and educational programming

KATHLEEN CASSINO

coordinator, rbi (reviving baseball in inner cities)

KATIE RINGEL

administrator, community affairs/ rbi (reviving baseball in inner cities)

KEVIN MOSS

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