DIAMONDBACKS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

CELEBRATING $33 MILLION IN CHARITABLE GIVING VOL 1, ISSUE 3 • AUG/SEPT 2013

Letter from CULLEN MAXEY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Last month I was reminded how important the details outlined in this D-backs’ role is in this community. I get goose- edition of the Commu- PRESIDENT bumps when I think about July 5, 2013. The nity Newsletter. I could MIKE KENNEDY game was memorable not because we beat the not be more proud of VICE PRESIDENT Rockies 5-0, and not because of the spectacular our fans, employees, DERRICK M. HALL fireworks after the game, but because on that players, and ownership. TREASURER night a sold out cried, cheered, and Together we led the way TOM HARRIS bonded together with the thoughts of Yarnell, in assisting the families ADVISORS Arizona and the 19 firefighters we lost. and community and that CHARLES JOHNSTON is something I will DEAN SHORT never forget. During each home game, the Arizona Diamond- BOARD OF DIRECTORS backs Foundation conducts a 50/50 raffle, with ROY HENDRICKSON JR. half of each night’s proceeds going to back to BRAD NELSEN the community. Proceeds from the July 5 home HOPE H. OZER stand were going back to support those affected PATRICK PAUL by the fires in Yarnell, and that night the crowd JIM SCUSSEL Cullen Maxey was united as it became clear that everyone had ISSAC SERNA Executive Vice President, Business Operations the same goal in mind. The spirit of giving in- MICHAEL YATES side the ballpark that night was truly amazing - the previous record jackpot of $37,000 was ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATION passed by the end of the first inning. As the EXECUTIVE COUNCIL game went on, there was a sense of pride in the JENNIFER ADAMS - US AIRWAYS air, and a loud cheer erupted as the 50/50 raffle TAMMY BAKER - ARIZONA MILK PRODUCERS total ticked past $100,000 before the final out DEBBIE CASTALDO - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS was made. MARK CAVANAUGH - FIRETRACE USA HAMILTON ESPINOSA - DPR CONSTRUCTION Sports play a key role in any community, but DAVID FITZGERALD - particularly when there is a need. The D-backs VICKI FIORELLI - CLEAR CHANNEL have built a culture where making a contribu- BRETT HANSEN - FOX SPORTS ARIZONA tion and becoming involved in our community is TOM HATTEN - MOUNTAINSIDE FITNESS a top priority. This is evident by the more than JULIE JONES - AVNET $33 million we have contributed to non-profits PAUL KELLY - PARKER AND SONS since the D-backs’ inception, and the many vol- CULLEN MAXEY - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS unteer hours our players and employees give. SHAWN MCCLAIN - SAFELITE This is also why it came as no surprise to see TOM MEEKS - ERICKSON AND MEEKS ENGINEERING the way our players and employees responded STEVE MULLINS - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS to the news of the Yarnell fire. The community PAUL ORTIZ - WILKINSON FLOORING needed an outlet to pay tribute to our fallen he- SANDI PEREZ - DELTA DENTAL roes and support those affected. Our employees MIKE REINA - SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS knew our role and were focused and motivated. MIKE ROSS - GALLAGHER AND KENNEDY RACHEL SAHLMAN - APS The end result of two weeks of fundraising sur- MAX SIRSTINS - SANDERSON FORD passed $700,000 and “Yarnell 19” became the DENNIS SCULLY – D2 PRODUCTIONS rally cry for all of Arizona. You will find more KERRI WHITE - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

dbacks com/community PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Community Partner PROFILE SCHOOL CHALLENGE presented by University of Phoenix is the epitome of a great community partner. University of Phoenix and the D-backs have created an integrated platform with layers of exciting and innovative concepts designed to engage fans and support education programs across the community. The D-backs and University of Phoenix have a ten-year part- nership designed to leave a lasting legacy and improve education for kids in Arizona. It is most exciting to watch Dr. Bill Pepicello, President of University of Phoenix, and D-backs President and CEO working together with a genuine respect and commitment to improving outcomes for students, teachers and schools. Experts from University of Phoenix lend their expertise and guidance to programs like the D-backs School Challenge to ensure messaging, funds and resources are invested to maximize the charitable impact. University of Phoenix volunteers are the first in line to support D-backs initiatives like Winter Classic, Mystery Ball, the D-backs Race Against Cancer and more.

Other University of Phoenix Education Programs include:

The Arizona Diamondbacks Founda- Winning schools used the grant money D-BACKS HONOR ROLL tion and education partner University to satisfy an array of needs. School This program rewards middle and high school students with tickets to of Phoenix joined forces to create the improvements ranged from automatic regular-season games at Chase Field for accomplishments and behaviors “D-backs $100,000 School Challenge” doors for kids with disabilities to a com- that improve education outcomes. Ten schools are selected a season to presented by the University of Phoe- puter lab upgrade. Nutrition and fitness reward students with vouchers that are good for up to six tickets to a D- nix. The program was developed and projects included new and revitalized backs game. Students are rewarded for perfect attendance, good grades, launched in March 2012 to assist up to campus gardens to promote healthy eat- sportsmanship, leadership, mentoring, strong character and other mile- 20 Arizona schools with much ing and create a rainwater harvesting stones deemed appropriate. needed funding. system. One school requested the grant for supplies to support a farmer’s market HOME RUNS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The school challenge welcomed all K-12 in order to sell the home-grown vegeta- D-backs fans have the chance to apply for three unique full-tuition scholar- schools in the state of Arizona to make bles and fruits to people in their com- ships each season that provide an opportunity for an adult to pursue the their best pitch for why their school, munity. Additional projects featured dream of a college education from University of Phoenix. classroom or program should win a highly innovative educational programs, $5,000 grant in one of four categories: including: an online school newspaper; 500 CLUB READING PROGRAM educational programs, innovation and student-designed and constructed solar The 500 Club Reading Program allows students to download an online technology, nutrition and fitness and house; a micro-power grid utilizing solar reading log and then be rewarded with a complimentary ticket to D-backs school/campus improvements. and hydro energy alternatives; and iPad home games, courtesy of University of Phoenix, after reaching a target goal technology to host debates via Skype of reading for 500 minutes. The response was incredible with over with a partner school in India. 700 submissions. It was quickly decid- WINTER CLASSIC ed that the program would be brought The innovative projects pitched by fac- Each winter D-backs players, coaches, staff and executives host with more back for a second round of applications ulty and staff will leave a lasting impact than 600 children in need at the team’s annual Winter Classic presented and an additional 30 school would be on not only each individual student but by University of Phoenix. More than 100 employees from University of selected for a total of $250,000 in each school’s community. The program Phoenix and the D-backs assist children in selecting a new pair of shoes grants. is an investment in the future of Arizona and participating in a variety of activities including the University of Phoe- and the creativity will enhance the aca- nix Reading Corner, where each child receives two new books, as well as Thirty-one schools were awarded grants demic experience for students and satis- music, crafts, a friendly game of and a visit from Santa. in round two, instead of the originally fy the profound need of so many schools announced 30, to accommodate the throughout the state. needs of two schools that split the EVENING ON THE DIAMOND $5,000 grant to improve their school The D-backs and University of Phoe- As the presenting sponsor of Evening on the Diamond, the premier fund- gardens. Over the nine month period, nix are now accepting applications for raising gala of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, University of Phoe- a total of 51 schools were awarded a round three of the School Challenge. nix plays a key role in shaping the fundraising message for D-backs sup- grant. Submissions from teachers and $150,000 will be awarded to thirty porters and attendees. In the last two years, Evening on the Diamond has faculty came from 15 counties in the schools. Teachers and faculty may make added a unique element where guests can support a specific education state and 95 cities. All 1,300 submis- their best pitch online at dbacks.com/ initiative. With over $250,000 raised in the last two years, Evening on the sions were from public, private and non- schoolchallenge by September 30, 2013. Diamond has infused energy into the D-backs School Challenge and the profit charter schools. Delivering Dreams School Bus.

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FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT Player SPOTLIGHT YARNELL Over the last few weeks, the Arizona Diamond- that more than 5,300 fans chose as a partner in backs Foundation, alongside its incredibly gen- support of the community. As a result, the Ari- erous fans, has worked tirelessly to raise funds zona Diamondbacks Foundation and D-backs and share a message of hope and healing for fans have raised just over $725,000 for the fire the families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot relief efforts. Shots and the Yarnell community. The 19 fund campaign ended on July 14th The overwhelming generosity and compassion and less than two weeks later the Arizona Dia- of D-backs fans has been a model of empathy mondbacks Foundation distributed $400,000 and action. The families have been encouraged to Prescott Firefighter Charities - a 501(c)3 in by the heartfelt support of a grieving communi- Prescott that will support the needs of the 19 ty. When Juliann Ashcraft and her family joined families. the D-backs for a game on July 8, she described a pivotal moment when she felt “safe” on the In addition, the Foundation will make a field surrounded by the love of a community $200,000 donation to the 100 Club of Ari- reaching out in support of her heartbroken fam- zona on behalf of fans. The Arizona Commu- ily. The D-backs will continue to welcome and nity Foundation will receive $100,000 for a re- embrace the families as the healing and recov- stricted fund for the Yarnell rebuilding efforts, ery continues. and the Arizona Chapter of the American Cross will receive $25,000. The D-backs are honored that the Arizona Dia- mondbacks Foundation was a trusted charity

BLOOMQUIST // MARCH OF DIMES When D-backs infielder and his wife, Lisa, welcomed their third daughter into the world, it happened much earlier than anyone anticipated. Layla Bloomquist was born prematurely, but thanks to the care Lisa received while she was pregnant, she did not have to spend any extra time in the hospital. Recognizing that other families may not be so lucky, Lisa and Willie became passionate about supporting March of Dimes to promote healthy pregnancies and babies. INTER-TRIBAL TOURNAMENT For the 2013 season, Lisa and Willie have joined forces with The 15th annual D-backs Inter-Tribal Youth With each team playing a minimum of three D-backs corporate partner AT&T to raise much-needed awareness Baseball & Softball Tournament took place July games over the four-day tournament, personal and funds for March of Dimes. Fans can visit the AT&T Fan 10-13 with games played throughout the Salt highlights on the field were plentiful. All teams Zone during any game this season to make cheer cards, take River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and were then recognized before the July 13th fun photos or charge their phones. For every cheer card made Tempe. The D-backs are the only MLB club to D-backs-Brewers game at Chase Field high- by D-backs fans throughout the season, AT&T will donate $1 to host an all Native American youth tournament lighting Native American Recognition Day, pre- March of Dimes, culminating in a check presentation at the end and this year’s tournament is the largest in the sented by Gila River Casinos. team’s history with more than 1,300 partici- of the season. pants that hail from five states and represent The Bloomquists have taken the partnership beyond the walls 44 tribes. of Chase Field and visited newborns in the Intensive Care Units The tournament featured teams from Arizona, at both St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Maricopa California, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Oregon Medical Center. Armed with care packages containing D-backs- playing at the D-backs’ home themed baby items, Lisa and Willie brought some smiles and at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (the first excitement to moms and dads who aren’t able to take their little professional sports venue built on tribal land), ones home yet. In addition, AT&T brought the Chase Field Fan as well as at Salt River High School, Salt River Zone experience to the playroom in the pediatric department at Recreation Center and Luis Gonzalez and Matt Maricopa Medical Center so the young patients could spread Mantei Fields in Tempe. some cheer of their own.

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HOW YOU CAN GIVE BACK

PLAY BALL The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation are devoted to youth sports across Arizona. In 2013, the D-backs Give Back PLAY BALL fund, supported by Chase and West- ern Refining, will enhance the outstanding efforts of Arizona’s dedicated parents, mentors, and coaches to expand the game of baseball and softball and inspire Arizona’s kids to PLAY BALL. The goal is to ensure that every child who has a desire to learn and play the D-backs way -- has that opportunity.

An Arizona youth team, league, or organization can apply for funds to support player equipment, training for youth players or coaches, assistance with fees and expenses or facility improvement upgrades.

To learn more and to apply, visit dbacks.com/playball. All team sports are welcome to apply.

MYSTERY BALL D-BACKS LICENSE PLATES Support the D-backs Foundation by purchasing a baseball signed by Show your D-backs spirit and support for both one of your D-backs favorites. Fans can purchase a Mystery Ball box the team and the Foundation by purchasing a containing an autographed baseball signed by D-backs players, coach- D-backs License Plate. For just $25 a year you es and alumni. Funds raised benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foun- can display your enthusiasm everywhere you go! dation and are used to support youth sports and education initiatives. Order your plate online at servicearizona.com. $17 from each plate benefits the Arizona Dia- Mystery Ball sales begin when gates open at section 130. Quantities mondbacks Foundation. To date over $1 million are limited. The final date for this season is Saturday, August 10. from D-backs License Plates has been donated to education initiatives across Arizona.

FAVORITE THINGS BASKETS D-BACKS GIVE BACK The D-backs Wives will be filling baskets 50/50 RAFFLE SUPPORTED of their husbands’ favorite things and BY WESTERN REFINING auctioning them off for charity during the During every D-backs home game, fans can pur- game on August 31. Each basket will chase a 50/50 raffle ticket supporting the Arizona contain autographed memorabilia and Diamondbacks Foundation. Tickets are available for the favorite movies, snacks, books, mu- purchase at 50/50 raffle kiosks on each level or from sic and gift cards of D-backs players and one of our enthusiastic 50/50 raffle team members. One lucky fan will coaches. The baskets will be displayed take home half the net proceeds from that night’s raffle ticket sales with behind section 130 and will be available the other half benefitting the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, where for bid through the 6th inning. it will aid our youth baseball field and sports outreach programs.

DONATE The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation helps support thousands of non-profit organizations ONLINE MEMORABILIA AUCTION FOR CHARITY each year. The mission of the Foundation is to support three main areas of need: homeless- Now’s your chance to own a piece of D-backs history! Purchase unique ness, indigent healthcare and children’s programs of all types, including education and youth game-used and autographed items that are signed and authenticated. baseball field development. In addition, the Foundation has created strategic programs that Browse our unique collection of D-backs superstars, past and present, address the needs of our community including veterans, police, teachers, and firefighters – just at dbacks.com/auctions and select your favorite , jerseys, to name a few. Visit dbacks.com/community for more information or to contribute. bats and more. Check back often as items change frequently!

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