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Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere | www.raace.org July 17, 2017 Made possible by: Thank U to our generous RAACE PARTNERS! Gold Star Partners “6-4-3 Double Play” DEAR READERS: Over the next year, “6-4-3 Double Play” will focus on protecting the next generation of children. The articles and information will include information from the Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere regarding the RAACE movement, and real life stories of families in the baseball community and their children. THANK U! Why RAACE? Playing Baseball The Ripken Way RAACE stands for The Race and The Oriole Way Against Abuse of Children The right things. The right way. The Ripken Way. C- 75% R- 0% C- 100% R- 0% C- 0% R- 179% M- 68% G- 0% M- 45% G- 115% M- 0% G- 179% Everywhere and is a 501(c)(3) Y- 67% B- 0% Y- 1% B- 208% Y- 0% B- 179% K- 90% K- 18% K- 30% Perhaps you’ve seen the slogan, but do you really know what it means? non-profit organization The Ripken Way and The Oriole Way are more than words, more than baseball dedicated to eliminating child techniques, skill development or a scouting process. They are professional and sexual abuse before it happens. Purple Star Partners Green Star Partners Blue Star Partners Red Star Partners personal philosophies, instructions for how Ripken Baseball and the Baltimore Our mission is to raise public Anderson Windows Advanced Trim & Kitchens BE Miller & Sons C.E. Campbell Orioles expect their players to be coached and developed, both mentally and Boise Cascade Cool Breeze HVAC Huber Engineered Woods Carl’s Door awareness and provide tools physically, on the field and off. 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Growing up I didn’t Weyerhauser understand what my father was accomplishing or doing,” says Ryan. “But as I got older and grew more in Join our amazing list of Partners in the Race Against baseball, I could see those values that he holds true. There were moments when I Abuse of Children Everywhere! Contact us to learn could see things my grandfather taught my dad; my dad would have flashbacks more by calling: 410.893.1001 or www.raace.org. about those. I feel like a lot of those lessons are coming straight down.” THANK U! (continued on page 3) www.raace.org www.raace.org Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere | www.raace.org Thanks to our SuperHero! Join the RAACE: 1.800.755.KIDS Hello, Again, Aberdeen IronBirds Baseball Fans! Seven Ways You Can Join the RAACE Welcome back Aberdeen IronBirds baseball fans to the second edition of RAACE 6-4-3 Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the world was safer for children everywhere? It can be, and you Double Play! can help! Talking about abuse is a good start, but the only way to actually prevent it is to EARN YOUR BADGE(S) We hope you are enjoying reading our newsletters, which include articles about the Aberdeen take action. Some of us might be ready to jump right in and share RAACE’s message with the ThrowingBrad out theBrickel first pitch at Opening Night WHEN YOU JOIN THE RAACE IronBirds and Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, the Baltimore Orioles organization, and us: RAACE, world, while others may prefer to show their support more modestly. We understand that, so a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating child abuse. we’ve created seven different ways to get involved in the RAACE to end child sex abuse. In this issue, learn about the Ripken Way/Orioles Way and hear what team members think about it. Check out our opportunities for involvement and find the one that’s right for you: Read about exciting new developments in RAACE’s partnership with the IronBirds. Meet IronBirds RAACE Fan: If you believe in our mission and want to support our cause but have limited time and/or Manager of Game and Team Operations Jack A. Graham and RAACE SuperHero Korey Homes. resources to contribute, consider becoming a RAACE Fan. You’ll show your support by reading about our Finally, find out how YOU can make a difference in a child’s life by joining our movement and latest news and events on social media. helping RAACE eradicate the epidemic of child sexual abuse! RAACE SuperFan: Do you have a large following on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other social media Thanks for reading RAACE 6-4-3 Double Play and as always, if you see us at any IronBirds games, networks? If you would like to use your social media influence to support our cause, please join us as a be sure to say hello! Time to PLAY BALL! RAACE SuperFan. You’ll make a difference by utilizing your connections for social fundraising on RAACE’s To learn more about RAACE, visit our website at www.RAACE.org or follow @RAACEorg on behalf using our Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat! RAACE Hero: Do you feel strongly about our mission and wish to be a vocal advocate? In the highly visible Brad Brickel role of RAACE Hero, you’ll act as a public ambassador for our cause by sharing important Executive Director, RAACE information about the prevention of abuse and by sponsoring co-branded events, apparel, promotional items, and more. RAACE SuperHero: Are you a leadership position at a company or organization with influence, interested in aligning your brand with our mission and cause? The RAACE SuperHero was created for organizations that lead by example and seek to positively influence both their internal and external communities. RAACE Partner: Would you like to provide financial contributions to support our mission and cause? RAACE Has Three Primary Goals: RAACE Partners donate funds, provide in-kind donations, trade donations, or donate vehicles to help fund our prevention initiatives. 1. We Expose 2. We Educate 3. We Inspire RAACE Volunteer: Are you interested in actively supporting our cause through your time and talents? the Hidden Epidemic of you about the nature of others to stand up against As a RAACE Volunteer, you can make a valuable difference by participating in various aspects of our Child Sexual Abuse the problem, how and why abuse by joining RAACE organization, such as events, programs, board positions and more. Child sexual abuse exists at epidemic levels and is it happens, and where it through 1 of our 7 ways: RAACE Prayer Warrior: Are you a person, spiritual leader or faith-based organization who wants to far more common than people think — 1 in 3 girls inspire others to support our mission? As a RAACE Prayer Warrior, you can help generate awareness, edu- happens — often with individuals who have 1. RAACE Fan and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused by age 18. cate adults and children, and encourage others to take action through your network, congregation, pro- regular contact with your child. We also provide 2. RAACE SuperFan Furthermore, over 90% of offenders are someone grams, etc. plenty of free resources that will be your best 3. RAACE Hero the child knows and trusts. 4. RAACE SuperHero defensive tools to protect your child from becoming Please join us in whatever capacity most resonates with you. At RAACE, we believe that each 5. RAACE Partner and every one of us can play a pivotal role in putting an end to the heartbreak of child a victim of abuse. 6. RAACE Volunteer 7. RAACE Prayer Warrior sexual abuse. Protect the next generation HELP PROTECT KIDS! MANY THANKS TO OUR RAACE SUPERHEROES! INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH RAACE? CONTACT US TODAY! of children! Donate online or you can mail a check directly to RAACE. For more info contact: 217 E. Jarrettsville Rd., Suite One Sponsorship Availability is filling Forest Hill, MD 21050 up fast so lock in your position Brad Brickel, Executive Director [email protected] today by contacting us at info@ David Arist, Program Manager raace.org or 1.800.755.KIDS! [email protected] 2 7 Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere | www.raace.org Thanks to our SuperHero! Join the RAACE: 1.800.755.KIDS RAACE SuperHero Spotlight: Meet the Aberdeen IronBirds: Korey Homes Jack A. Graham, Manager, Game & Team Operations Jack Graham may be one of the newest members of the Aber- deen IronBirds management team, but new to baseball—or the Korey Smith & Family Baltimore Orioles organization—he’s not.