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THE SIDE OF MARINERS YOU DON’T ALWAYS SEE

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: To support youth-oriented community service programs and other worthy projects in the Pacific Northwest. The 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. CONTENTS In 2017, through Mariners Care, the Seattle Mariners nonprofit foundation, $2,151,142 was raised for a variety of YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL...... 2 charitable causes throughout the Northwest. In addition, Mariners Care programs were able to benefit hundreds of EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS...... 6 primarily youth-oriented community organizations, and thousands of kids were HEALTH AND FITNESS...... 8 able to attend a Mariners game at Safeco Field. I am especially proud of the positive impact we have been able to sustain over STATISTICAL PROGRAMS...... 11 the years. Since it was established in 1991, Mariners Care has helped raise over SEATTLE MARINERS CARAVAN...... 12 $25 million to support programs that work to strengthen our community. None of this could be possible without the efforts of our players, coaches, staff, COMMUNITY OUTREACH...... 14 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 CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS...... 16 hope that you will find the story of Mariners Care as inspiring as I do. INITIATIVES...... 19 With thanks, MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY...... 22 HOW TO CONTACT MARINERS CARE.... 24

John Stanton Chairman & Managing Partner Seattle Mariners

Editor: Sean Grindley Design: Carl Morton Contributors: Demetrius Grant, Gina Hasson, McKenzie Mitchell, Korey Traynor Photography: Ben VanHouten, Zach Goldberg

1 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

PLAY BALL PLAY BALL is a collaborative initiative between MLB, USA Baseball, and USA Softball that encourages widespread participation in all forms of 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 second annual PLAY BALL Weekend at Safeco Field June 3-4 as part of Major League Baseball’s league-wide effort to connect with young fans and REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES (RBI) support the growth of youth baseball and softball. Part of the Mariners Care, together with the Boys & Girls Clubs weekend festivities included a surprise Little League visit by of King County and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, Mariners players , Edwin Diaz, Taylor Motter, Jean sponsored the 24th season of the Seattle RBI League Segura, broadcaster , Safeco Field Head Groundskeeper in 2017. RBI offers inner-city boys and girls, ages 5-18, Bob Christofferson, PA Announcer Tom Hutyler, 710 ESPN’s the opportunity to play baseball and softball through Shannon Drayer, and the to provide Rainier an organized athletic program. The RBI League also District Little League teams with the Big League Safeco Field features a life skills training program concentrating on experience for their game at Rainier Playfield. citizenship and academics.

2 PITCH, & RUN Pitch, Hit & Run is Major League Baseball’s official youth skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-14. 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 2017. On June 25, the Mariners were pleased to host the 2017 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 Jonathan Berus of Seattle posted one of the top three scores in the United States and Canada to qualify for the National Finals in Miami where he was ultimately crowned the 2017 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run National Champion.

SCOTTS FIELD REFURBISHMENT PROGRAM MLB and the Seattle Mariners teamed up with Scotts in 2017 to help refurbish a youth baseball/softball field at the North Snohomish Little League Complex in Snohomish, WA. On May 1, representatives from the Mariners, including and Head Groundskeeper Bob Christofferson, Scotts, MLB, NSLL, and the City of Snohomish held an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new field. After the ceremony, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation led a baseball clinic for 50 young athletes from North Snohomish Little League.

3 #CHOOSERESPECT The Mariners partnered with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to encourage young people to #ChooseRespect and practice healthy relationships. The program included a special contest inviting high school baseball and softball teams to BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND EQUIPMENT DRIVE #ChooseRespect and pledge their support on social On June 4, the Mariners and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund held the thirteenth annual media. The Kentwood High School Baseball and West equipment collection drive at Safeco Field. Fans were encouraged to donate new or Valley High School Softball teams from Covington gently used equipment to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Seattle and Yakima were selected as winners of the 2017 RBI League. Thanks to participating fans and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, $15,000 in #ChooseRespect contest and were invited to Safeco equipment and cash donations were collected to support youth baseball and softball. Field for a Mariners game and to watch batting practice on the field. BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND FIELD MAINTENANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM On August 8, at Safeco Field, the Mariners Grounds Crew and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund teamed up to present a Field Maintenance Education 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 the City of Kirkland to help #CHOOSERESPECT with their local field project.

4 SEATTLE MARINERS YOUTH AND COACHES CLINICS In 2017, the Mariners partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance, an organization dedicated to developing better athletes and better people through resources for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, administrators and student-athletes. In August, the Mariners and PCA hosted two clinics at Safeco Field for youth coaches and Mariners Camp participants. The clinics featured instruction and Q&A sessions with Mariners coaches and , and a presentation from an official PCA trainer.

MARINERS GRAND SLAM CAMPS The Mariners and Grand Slam Camps teamed up in 2017 to provide eleven youth baseball and softball camps across Western Washington for kids, ages 7-14, of all skill levels. Each camp focused on helping young baseball and softball players build fundamentals and learn the importance of hustle, sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.

5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

MARINERS EDUCATION DAY On May 17, the Mariners held their twentieth 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 Montlake Elementary, Sanislo Elementary, Shorewood Elementary, and Meadow Ridge 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.

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20TH ANNUAL DREAM Team 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 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.

PAGE AHEAD BOOK DRIVE PRESENTED BY PACCAR On August 15, 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, 829 books, valued at $2,073, were collected for children in need in our community.

7 HEALTH AND FITNESS

MARINERS GET WELL TOUR PRESENTED BY HOLLAND AMERICA LINE The Mariners and Holland America Line teamed up in 2017 to bring the Mariners Get Well Tour to hospitals in the Northwest including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Seattle Children’s, and the VA Puget Sound. Mariners players and coaches joined the Mariner Moose to visit with kids and adults and provide autographs, photos, and gifts at each stop.

8 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 2017 tournament, led by Tournament Host Steve Cishek, was held at the Broadview Golf Club on June 26 and raised over $200,000 for CF research. To date, over $5,926,000 has been raised through the Cystic Fibrosis Mariners Care Golf Tournament for the CF Foundation. $200,000 RAISED IN 2017 $5,926,000 RAISED SINCE 1986

9 PLAY CAMPAIGN On July 6, the Mariners hosted the ninth 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 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 Taylor Motter, , , and Tony Zych to encourage youth to be active, eat right, and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

FIGHT HUNGER NIGHT PRESENTED BY 97.3 KIRO FM On June 24, 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. The event enabled Northwest Harvest to provide 13,600 meals to families in need.

10 STATISTICAL PROGRAMS

PREMERA STEALS FOR ALASKA AIRLINES HOME HOLLAND AMERICA LINE MONEYTREE WINS FOR THE CURE RUNS FOR EDUCATION K’S FOR KIDS MARINERS CARE For each Mariners For every hit by a For every recorded by a For every Mariners win, in 2017, Premera Blue Cross made Mariners player, Alaska Airlines Mariners , Holland America Moneytree made a donation to a donation to Susan G. Komen. donated airline miles to the United Line made a donation to the Mariners Care. The program The inaugural Steals for the Cure Negro College Fund. In 2017, Seattle Children’s Uncompensated raised $8,000 in 2017. program raised $30,000. 1,000,000 miles, valued at $27,500, Care Fund. The program raised were donated to help worthy $25,000 in 2017. students succeed in education.

PACCAR RBI FOR LITERACY HITS FOR THE HUTCH BECU SAVES HEMPLER’S DOUBLES For every Mariners RBI, For every hit recorded by a For every recorded by a For every hit by a PACCAR made a donation to the Mariners player, Mariners Care Mariners pitcher at Safeco Field, Mariners player at Safeco Field, Page Ahead Children’s Literacy made a donation to the Fred BECU donated $1,000 to Junior Hempler’s donated $50 to the Program. Page Ahead is a non- Hutchinson Cancer Research Achievement of Washington. The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The profit organization that puts new Center. In 2017, $25,000 was 2017 program raised $13,000. 2017 program raised $6,550. books in the hands of at-risk raised to support lifesaving children throughout Washington research at Fred Hutch. State. The program raised $75,000 in 2017.

11 FERNDALE

SEATTLE MARINERS CARAVAN SEATTLE The 2017 Seattle Mariners Caravan hit the road January 9-27, visiting Mariners fans of all ages in 26 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 2017 Mariners Caravan TACOMA participants included Dan Altavilla, Ben Gamel, Shawn O’Malley, , Cody Martin, Daniel Vogelbach, , , LACEY , Dave Valle, , and Rick Rizzs. LONGVIEW

MARINERS CARAVAN SCHEDULE 1/9 – Yakima 1/10 – Cashmere, Wenatchee 1/11 – Spokane 1/12 – Walla Walla 1/13 – Richland, Kennewick, Pasco PORTLAND 1/17 – Bellingham, Ferndale, Vancouver (BC) 1/18 – Vancouver (BC), Delta, Mt. Vernon 1/19 – Centralia, Portland, Vancouver 1/20 – Portland, Kelso, Longview OREGON 1/25 – Seattle, Tacoma 1/26 – Auburn, Lacey 1/27 – Bellevue, Lynnwood

12 VANCOUVER, BC CANADA WASHINGTON

SPOKANE LYNNWOOD CASHMERE IDAHO

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PASCO YAKIMA

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VANCOUVER 13 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES DAY On April 15, the Mariners held the 15th Annual Salute to Armed Forces Day at Safeco Field. The event included a special silent auction to benefit the USO Northwest, a nonprofit 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.

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 13, the Mariners and United Way held the fifth annual celebrity softball game at Safeco Field to benefit homeless youth in King County. Mariners Hall of Famers Dan Wilson and served as team captains. The event raised $815,000.

14 GOODWILL REFUSE TO ABUSE 5K AT SAFECO FIELD The sixth annual Refuse To Abuse 5K, held on July 15, raised $150,000 for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Refuse To Abuse campaign. Over 1,400 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. , Felix Hernandez, and served as spokesmen for the 2017 campaign.

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 11, Rick and the Mariners RBI Club hosted the Toys for Kids 17th 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 ROOT SPORTS ALASKA & MONTANA MARINERS CARAVAN Home, Hopelink, The Country Doctor, YWCA Seattle Emergency Housing, In 2017, the Seattle Mariners and ROOT SPORTS teamed up to bring the Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing, The Healing Center, Family & Mariners Caravan to Alaska and Montana. The Mariner Moose, along with Adult Service Center, Vision House, Union Gospel Mission, Eastside Baby Mariners and ROOT SPORTS staff, hosted events for Mariners fans and Corner, and First Place. visited local schools, hospitals, and Boys & Girls Clubs.

15 CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS

MYSTERY BAG FUNDRAISER FAVORITE THINGS BASKET AUCTION On July 7, the Mariners Wives held their On August 11, the Mariners Wives hosted annual Mystery Bag fundraiser at Safeco their annual silent auction of baskets containing Field. Fans were able to purchase mystery their husbands’ favorite items, including music, bags featuring autographed from $42,365 food, clothing, movies, plus autographed and members of the 2017 Seattle Mariners. Thanks game-used items. The auction raised $21,665 to all participating fans, $20,700 was raised for RAISED IN 2017 for Mariners Care. Mariners Care.

JACK IN THE BOX SEATTLE CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISER In 2017, Jack in the Box and the Seattle Mariners teamed up to help raise $46,858 for Seattle Children’s through donations from customers at Seattle area Jack in the Box restaurants.

16 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 2017, thanks to the support of participating Mariners fans, the Mariners Care Silent Auctions raised $109,823. $1,602,865 RAISED SINCE 2000

MARINERS CARE GARAGE SALES Mariners Care Garage Sales held at FanFest and two select 2017 home games, featuring memorabilia from current and past seasons, raised $7,184 for Mariners Care.

17 MARINERS CARE CHARITY NIGHT ROOT SPORTS and the Mariners teamed up to host an online tele- auction during the June 20 telecast to raise funds for Mariners Care. The seventh-year event raised $64,000. $64,000 RAISED IN 2017

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 funds for charity. Thanks to participating Mariners fans, $39,500 was raised in 2017.

GROUNDSKEEPER FOR A DAY FUNDRAISING PROGRAM This season, $50,135 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.

18 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INITIATIVES

JACKIE ROBINSON DAY On April 15, Major League Baseball celebrated Day in honor of the 70th 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.

PLAY BALL WEEKEND MLB celebrated PLAY BALL Weekend June 3-4 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.

ROBERTO CLEMENTE DAY BREAKING Major League BARRIERS: IN Baseball annually SPORTS, IN LIFE celebrates Roberto Breaking Barriers: Clemente Day to honor In Sports, In Life is a Roberto Clemente’s character education humanitarian legacy program developed and recognize the by MLB, Scholastic, 30 Club nominees and Sharon Robinson, for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. The Jackie Robinson’s daughter. Award honors a player who best represents the The program features an essay contest game of baseball through positive contributions on and uses curriculum based on the nine and off the field. On September 6, Robinson Canó values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson: was named the 2017 Seattle Mariners nominee in Determination, Commitment, Persistence, recognition of his work with the RC22 Foundation Integrity, Justice, Courage, Teamwork, and the positive impact he has made on the lives of Citizenship, and Excellence. underserved children and communities both locally and globally.

19 AUTISM AWARENESS Major League Baseball teamed up with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, to recognize Autism Awareness Month in April. On July 9, the Seattle Mariners also held a special Autism Awareness Day at Safeco Field.

FATHER’S DAY MLB and the Mariners 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 led a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special “Childhood Cancer Awareness Day” at all MLB ballparks on September 1. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children aged 15 and under in the United States.

STAND UP TO CANCER Stand Up To Cancer is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at accelerating MOTHER’S DAY innovative cancer research and bringing new therapies to patients On Mother’s Day, the Mariners and MLB partnered to quickly. MLB and its 30 Clubs have committed more than $40 million support the Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer initiative to SU2C and conducted to help raise funds and awareness for the fight against significant awareness- breast cancer. Through the Honorary Bat Girl contest, building efforts through public MLB and all 30 Clubs also recognized individuals who have service announcements, been affected by breast cancer and have demonstrated a in-stadium promotions, and commitment to the cause. fundraising events.

20 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. MLB annually provides more than $20 million to Boys & Girls Clubs in direct and indirect support, including broadcast, print, and online advertising.

WELCOME BACK VETERANS COMMISSIONER’S COMMUNITY In 2017, the Mariners joined Major League INITIATIVE / MLB & PLAYERS GIVE BACK Baseball to support the tenth year of the The Mariners, MLB, and MLBPA hosted kids Welcome Back Veterans campaign, a series from the Boys & Girls Clubs and other non- of fundraising and awareness initiatives that profit organizations at the ballpark throughout address the needs of returning American the 2017 season as part of the Commissioner’s Veterans and their families. 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 4◆ALS Major League Baseball game. 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.”

21 MARINERS IN THE COMMUNITY

Scott Servais Edwin Díaz Guillermo Heredia • WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence • PLAY BALL • Seattle Public Library Foundation --Refuse To Abuse Campaign --Rainier District Little League --Baseball in Cuba --#ChooseRespect • Baseball Tomorrow Fund • American Red Cross • Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting --Equipment Drive Spokesman • Special Olympics • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • American Red Cross • Toys for Kids

Dan Altavilla Ben Gamel Félix Hernández • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Refuse To Abuse Campaign • DREAM Team Assembly Program • DREAM Team Assembly Program --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence • Mariners Get Well Tour • Mariners Get Well Tour • Change The Game Anti-Bullying Campaign --Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital --Sacred Heart Medical Center • Make-A-Wish Foundation --Doernbecher Children’s Hospital • PLAY BALL • Seattle Children’s Strong Against Cancer --Sacred Heart Medical Center • Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County • PLAY BALL

Robinson Canó Hisashi Iwakuma • RC22 Foundation • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Northwest Harvest --RC22 DREAM School • DREAM Team Assembly Program • Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA • City Year Seattle/King County • Mariners Get Well Tour • Ronald McDonald House Charities • Seattle Children’s --Kadlec Medical Center • Boys & Girls Clubs of King County • PLAY BALL • PLAY BALL • Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities • American Graduate Day

Nelson Cruz Mitch Haniger Mike Marjama • Boomstick23 Foundation • Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Chief Sealth High School • Lonely Whale Foundation • DREAM Team Assembly Program • Aid for AIDS --Strawless In Seattle Campaign • Mariners Get Well Tour • Seattle Fire Department • More Than A Game --Kadlec Medical Center --Rescue Equipment Donation • Boys & Girls Clubs • PLAY BALL • PLAY BALL --Rainier District Little League --Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities

22 Ariel Miranda Nick Vincent • Seattle Public Library Foundation • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Mariners Care --Baseball in Cuba • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center --RBI Club Luncheon • American Red Cross • Boys & Girls Clubs • DREAM Team Assembly Program • Canuck Place Children's Hospice • Chief Seattle Council Friends of Scouting

Andrew Moore Marc Rzepczynski Daniel Vogelbach • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • Seattle Mariners Caravan • DREAM Team Assembly Program --CF Mariners Care Golf Tournament • Mariners Get Well Tour • Boys & Girls Clubs • DREAM Team Assembly Program --Doernbecher Children’s Hospital • Mariners Get Well Tour • DREAM Team Assembly Program --Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital • Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County --Doernbecher Children’s Hospital • PLAY BALL • PLAY BALL

Taylor Motter Kyle Seager Mike Zunino • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • Refuse To Abuse Campaign • Mariners Get Well Tour • PLAY BALL --WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence --Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital --Rainier District Little League • Vs. Cancer Foundation • PLAY Campaign • PLAY Campaign --Kyle Seager Vs. Cancer --Boys & Girls Clubs --Boys & Girls Clubs • Seattle Children’s --Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities • Seattle Mariners Caravan • Make-A-Wish Foundation • Taylor Hooton Foundation • Seattle Mariners Kids Club

James Paxton Tony Zych • Seattle Mariners Caravan • PLAY BALL • PLAY Campaign • Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County --Rainier District Little League --Boys & Girls Clubs • DREAM Team Assembly Program • Austen Everett Foundation --Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities • Athlete Ally Pro Ambassador • Pitch, Hit & Run

23 HOW TO CONTACT MARINERS CARE

Mariners Care and the Seattle Mariners work throughout each year to support as many charitable organizations as possible. Requests for the opportunities below must be submitted in writing, on organizational letterhead, to the following address:

Seattle Mariners C/O (designate specific program from options below) P.O. Box 4100 Seattle, WA 98194

CHARITABLE DONATIONS: To request support from Mariners Care through an in-kind donation for a fundraiser, please submit request in writing, on organizational letterhead, at least six weeks before your event. More detailed guidelines for requesting a donation can be found on the Mariners website: mariners.com/donations.

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 nonprofit organization, please submit request in writing, on organizational letterhead, and include organization’s nonprofit tax ID number. Tickets are limited to select games and subject to availability.

MARINER MOOSE: The Mariner Moose is available for private, community, and corporate appearances. To book the Moose at your next event, please call the Mariner Moose Scheduling Hotline at (206) 346-4321, e-mail [email protected], 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

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