Big League Impact Annual Report — 2022

Funds raised by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in 2022 helped Habitat for Humanity St. Louis build a home for this family right in the heart of the city.

2022 A N N U A L RE P O R T A

A NO T E FROM OUR F OU N D ER It’s with a heart full of gratitude that I write to you today. The year ahead marks not only the 10th year of operation for Big League Impact, but also the final year of my major league career. This unique juncture has me looking both forward and back, cherishing the remarkable impact we’ve made together.

When my brother and I founded Big League Impact a decade ago, we envisioned a path where teamwork, compassion and determination could reshape lives and communities.

That vision has become reality thanks to you, our dedicated and generous donors.

In 2022, our collective efforts raised an astonishing $1.2 million, pushing our total raised since 2013 to over $8 million. These funds continue to make a very real impact on peo-

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ple in need, providing them with basic human necessities that many of us often take for granted. Through your unwavering support, we have helped to deliver food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education to individuals all over the world. These aren’t just charitable acts; they are life-changing moments for those who receive them.

Thank you, from the depths of my heart, for believing in Big League Impact. I am filled with hope and excitement for the legacy we can continue to build together. Let us carry the spirit of unity, kindness, and generosity forward, making an even bigger impact in the years to come.

Adam Wainwright Founder & President

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CAMPAIGNS OUR CHARITY PARTNERS

29 KYLE GIBSON: PITCHING FOR A PURPOSE

A d a m W a in wr ig h t P res i d en t Kyle G ib s o n V i ce P res i d en t Joe AuBuchon Re g g ie H a r r is C a r o le Ke a t in g C la ir e Ke lle t t Va le r ie L u t h e r Ma r y Mc Mu r t r y Ke lle y P fe iffe r T y S c h e s ke B r a n d o n S t e r lin g L e s le y W a in wr ig ht

B LI S t aff Keith Brooks Executive Director Tiffanne Becks Director of Operations Mike Rains Operations & Media Manager Jessica Clipperton Player Relations Coordinator Elisa Essner Media Coordinator

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2022 IN REVIEW

FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR At Big League Impact, our mission is simple: Help people in times of need.

Since 2013, our organization has partnered with MLB players and their fans to raise money and awareness for a variety of causes, such as childhood cancer, global poverty, and access to clean water.

partners like you, we have raised more than $8 million for inspiring charities working all over the country and around the world. We have seen dozens of young athletes find their passion for giving back, and watched hundreds their fans whole-heartedly support them.

As executive director, I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the unwavering support of donors like you. Big League Impact is now entering its 10th year, marking a decade of transformative impact. Together with the support of MLB players, fans and dedicated

Our heartfelt thanks for continuing to stand by us in our mission to make a positive impact on the world.

— Keith Brooks Executive Director

HERE’S HOW WE GAVE IN 2022!

Food Security $104,744.72 (12.47%) Humanitarian Aid $186,382.75 (22.18%) Other (at-risk youth, military families, youth sports, animals, etc.) $246,003.32 (29.28%) Health & Medicine $130,263.29 (15.50%) Education $119,738.95 (14.25%)

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Infrastructure $53,060.00 (6.32%)

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SAVE LIVES. RESTORE DIGNITY. INSTILL HOPE. Since 2013, Big League Impact and its community of professional athletes, musicians and other public figures have raised over $8 million for charitable causes. BLI collaborates with proven organizations that have spent decades directly supporting local and global communities in need.

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jects and events that engage fans and supporters, Big League Impact works to provide solutions to alleviate poverty and suffering.

We have worked with over 140 MLB players and hosted over 250 campaigns and events.

Together, we can save lives, restore dignity and instill hope for people in need around the world.

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2022 EVENTS PAR T IC IP AN TS : 120 MLB PLAYERS 1,090 MLB FANS

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BOONDOCKS SIGNING & BENEFIT CONCERT • FEBRUARY 2022 Adam Wainwright and Big League Impact headed north to Central Illinois on Feb. 6, 2022, for a benefit concert and autograph signing at Boondocks Pub. Special thanks to Cardinals Hall of Famer Jim Edmonds, our musical guests, Dallas Davidson, Rachel Wammack and Dylan Marlowe, and all of our wonderful sponsors for helping us to put on such an incredible event! With your help, we raised more than $77,000, which will help further Big League Impact’s mission to help people meet basic human needs like food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education in an effort to save lives, restore dignity, and instill hope.

$77,104

Raised for people in need

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TRI V IA NIGH T, P RE S E N TE D BY B AL L Y S PO R T S MI DW ES T • J U N E 2022 A fun time was had by all at Big League Impact Trivia Night, presented by Bally Sports Midwest and featuring virtual appearances

by Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright and his St. Louis Cardinals teammates Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt and Miles Mikolas.

Special thanks to Trivia Riot and the dozens of fans who joined us for a night of Cardinals-themed trivia. This unique event allowed fans to interact with the players in an intimate setting and raised more than $12,000 to continue Big League Impact’s mission to help people meet basic human needs like food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education in an effort to save lives, restore dignity, and instill hope.

Thanks also to Paddy O’s for generously sharing their space for the event, and to our awesome emcees, Brad Thompson of Bally Sports Midwest and Randy Karraker and Michelle Smallmon of 101 ESPN.

$12,279

Raised for people in need

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SWINGING FOR IMPACT ST. LOUIS • JUNE 2022 St. Louis Cardinals fans had a chance to compete against Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright and more than two dozen past and present members of the Cardinals organization during this year’s Swinging for Impact Topgolf Challenge, presented by Spectrum Reach. This unique event allowed fans to interact with the players in an intimate setting and raised nearly $85,000 to continue Big League Impact’s mission to help people meet basic human needs like food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education in an effort to save lives, restore dignity, and instill hope.

sen, Jim Edmonds, Jon Jay, John Costello and Scott Terry, coaches Oliver Marmol, Mike Maddux and Skip Schumaker, and broadcasters Brad Thompson, Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina.

Participating players Albert Pujols, Paul Goldschmidt, Dakota Hudson, Tommy Edman, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Yadier Molina, Drew VerHagen, Corey Dickerson, Harrison Bader, Jack Flaherty and Brendan Donovan, as well as Cardinals alums Jason Isringhau-

$84,550

Special thanks to emcee Dan McLaughlin of Bally Sports Midwest and to our generous sponsors for their support of this event — Spectrum Reach, Cardinals Care, Boondocks Pub, RTP Outdoors, Anna & Matt McDonald, Rockefeller Capital Management, American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, 101 ESPN and Pujols Family Foundation.

Raised for people in need

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SWINGING FOR IMPACT PHILADELPHIA • AUGUST 2022 Philadelphia Phillies fans had a chance to compete against Big League Impact vice president Kyle Gibson, co-host Zach Eflin and their Phillies teammates during this year’s Swinging for Impact Topgolf Challenge. This unique event allowed fans to interact with the players in an intimate setting and raised more than $90,000 for two awesome organizations hand-picked by Gibson and Eflin: •

Help One Now, which will use the funds raised to sponsor children at the organization’s Ferrier Secondary School for one school year. The school is part of Help One Now’s trafficking prevention initiatives within Haiti. Gibson is also supporting Help One Now via his charity fantasy football league. Combined, the funds raised by our 2022 Philly events will sponsor 126 students.

$91,083

Raised for people in need

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Kisses for Kyle, which will be able to provide yearlong support for 24 families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Their support includes offering financial assistance to families in need so they can focus on their child’s care. Kisses for Kyle also provides gifts and other items to help comfort families during a challenging time.

Participating Phillies players included Corey Knebel, Rhys Hoskins, Matt Vierling, Kyle Schwarber, Brad Hand, Darick Hall, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, JT Realmuto, Noah Syndergaard, Bradley Zimmer, Sam Coonrod, Bryson Stott, Garrett Stubbs, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Nick Maton, as well as manager Rob Thomson and coaches Kevin Long, Brian Kaplan and Paco Figueroa.

Special thanks to emcee Scott Palmer and to our generous sponsors for their support of this event — E3 Wealth, Stan Crisci and the Phillies organization.

P A TT O N HARVE S T F E S T & C OR N H O L E T O U R N A MEN T • O CT O B ER 2022 MLB pitcher Spencer Patton and his family hosted Patton Harvest Festival on Oct. 22, 2022 in Effingham, Il. More than $20,000 was raised for Hearing the Call, an organization that provides hearing healthcare to people who otherwise have no access. The Pattons first learned of the organization after their own son’s unexplained hearing loss.

$20,984 Raised for people in need

“This cause is very dear to Jiletta and I,” Patton says. “Not only are we looking to raise funds and awareness toward hearing loss, but our hope is to also show support for people like our son who need a community of people to encourage them in their continuous struggle with hearing loss.”

The all-day, family-friendly event featured a cornhole tournament, live music by Bluewater King Band, kids’ activities, local food trucks, special guest bartenders and more.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Spectrum Reach, The Stage at Lake Sara, Twin City Baggers, The Rusty Reel, Gabby Goat, 217 Mortgage, Entheos, Aqua Blocks, HearCare Audiology and Lauren Nugent, for their support of this event.

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B I G L E A G U E BL A ST SPORTI NG C LAYS TOURNAME NT • NOVE MB E R 202 2 Big League Impact VP and Phillies pitcher Kyle Gibson hosted the annual Big League Blast on Nov. 12, 2022, at St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club. Dozens of shooters braved the cold for a sporting clays tournament that raised more than $40,000 for food pantries in Franklin County, Mo.

ers Insurance – Ed Fogelbach, Exit 11, Hibbs Homes, LLC, Bank of Washington and Ming Insurance Group for their support of this event. Thanks also to past and present MLB players Noah Syndergaard, Sam Coonrod, Justin Masterson, Spencer Patton and Brad Thompson for joining us on the course.

Kyle and his wife, Elizabeth, were inspired to choose this cause after learning about the growing rates of food insecurity in their community. One in 10 U.S. households have trouble providing enough food for everyone in their home due to a lack of resources, according to the USDA. In 2021, an estimated 53 million people turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table — and this demand is only expected to go up as inflation and supply chain challenges continue to impact local families.

The money raised at this year’s Big League Blast will make a real impact for local people in need.

$40,327

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Rowley Sports Management, RTP Outdoors, Winchester Ammunition, Spectrum Reach, e3 Wealth, El Agave Mexican Restaurant, Farm-

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2022 FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUES In 2013, Big League Impact hosted its inaugural fantasy football event, Waino’s World, and raised more than $110,000 for Operation Food Search , a St. Louis hunger relief organization, and Water Mission, an international clean water engineering organization. The year was so successful that founder Adam Wainwright invited other professional baseball players to join him and host leagues in their hometowns.

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$146,556

Raised for people in need

ST. LOUI S

St. Louis Cardinals fans had a chance to go head-to-head with Adam Wainwright, Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Drew VerHagen during this year’s Big League Impact charity fantasy football league in St. Louis, which raised nearly $112,000. The money was divided among a variety of charities, including 5 Oaks Farms, Cardinals Care, Challenger League (El Segundo, California), Ground 40, Meals on Wheels (Rockwall,

PH I LLY

Philadelphia Phillies fans had a chance to go headto-head with Kyle Gibson and Corey Knebel during this year’s Big League Impact charity fantasy football league in Philadelphia, which raised $29,000. This money will support Help One Now in its efforts to sponsor children at its Ferrier Secondary School for one school year. The school is part of Help One Now’s trafficking prevention initiatives within Haiti. Gibson also selected Help One Now

TEXAS

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning challenged fans in an online-only fantasy

Texas), St. Louis Public Schools Foundation and Tenkiller Public Schools.

The league kicked things off with a fun event at Busch Stadium, which included an on-field experience for more than 100 participants (pictured left), and also included a Q&A with Cardinals players and an opportunity to watch batting practice before the evening game.

Congratulations to our city and overall winner, Stephen Boyd!

as a beneficiary of his Swinging for Impact event at Topgolf Mount Laurel. Combined, the funds raised by our 2022 Philly events will sponsor 126 students.

The league kicked things off with a fun event at Citizens Bank Park, which included an on-field clinic for 40 members of the Phillies RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program.

Congratulations to our city winner, Josh Huard!

2022 PLAYERS ONLY LEAGUE

A professional athlete’s competitive spirit doesn’t take an off-season! Our players only fantasy football league was created in 2020 to give MLB players a chance to compete against each other for charity. In 2022, $200,000 was raised and will be split among charities hand-selected by 40 participating players.

LUKE WEAVER FIRST PLACE Won $50,200 for Consider the Lily & Pittsburgh Kids Foundation

“I gravitate to what affects my heart the most and this organization was doing just that. Many girls and counting are regaining their lives and are getting the freedom they finally deserve.”

— Pitcher Luke Weaver on why he supports Consider the Lily, a home for abused, exploited and trafficked Filipino girls.

MIKE MAYERS

SECOND PLACE Won $25,200 for Success Beyond the Classroom

TREVOR STORY THIRD PLACE Won $20,200 for Giving Sole

league, raising $5,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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CHARITY IMPACT K ISSES FOR K Y L E In 2022, Big League Impact helped MLB pitcher Zach Eflin raise $58,743 for Kisses for Kyle, a non-profit organization that supports families who have children battling cancer in the Delaware Valley area.

“Every time we’ve been able to support our families financially this year through these extra generous funds available to us, I think of you, your awesome organization, and Zach and Lauren (Eflin),” writes executive director Sharon Snyder.

Snyder described a recent situation involving a family who rushed from their home in Mexico to the Delaware Valley to get their son the best treatment available for his cancer diagnosis. The family left in such a hurry, they were unable to pack everything they would need for their stay — including a change of clothes.

“Their social worker reached out on behalf of the family, thinking it would be a long shot of a request, but she thought to ask as we tend to support out of the box emergency needs,”

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Snyder says. “After explaining to me what the family is facing, I was able to immediately say, of course we can help.

“I will wholeheartedly say, having these generous funds to utilize immediately is and will be making a huge impact to many families during what has to be the most difficult time in a family’s life.”

“ E VE RY T I M E W E ’ VE B E E N ABLE T O S UP P ORT OUR FAM I L I E S FI NANC I AL L Y T H I S Y E AR T H ROUG H T H E S E E X T RA G E NE ROUS FUND S AVAI L AB L E T O US , I T H I NK OF Y OU, Y OUR AW E S OM E ORG ANI Z AT I ON, AND Z AC H AND L AURE N E FL I N . ” — KISSES FOR KYLE

C R IS IS A I D IN TER NA T I O N AL Crisis Aid International is one of our longtime charity partners. In 2022, Adam Wainwright selected Crisis Aid International’s Community Helping Community program to benefit from his #ALLWIN St. Louis campaign.

The Community Helping Community program works with partners all over St. Louis to help provide food to people from all walks of life. The program, which started during the COVID-19 pandemic, has impacted more than 100,000 families and distributed more than 2.5 million pounds of food via its Crisis Boxes.

Below is a touching story shared by CEO and founder Pat Bradley about the impact of this program: “How do we express how the Crisis Boxes have made an impact? I will relay a story and hopefully, it will express a small amount gratitude for the boxes.

During hand outs, I try and greet as many clients as possible. One of our clients is a Vietnam veteran. When I first met him, I thanked him for his service — I always look forward to seeing him. A few weeks ago, I walked up to his little truck, reached in to pat him on the shoulder and say, ‘Hello, Tom.’ He grabbed my hand and started kissing it and said — ”You are an angel. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH.” He was tearing up and of course, I was also tearing up. I mean, a veteran, crying and thanking ME! When you ask if the boxes make a difference... We get the glory, but it really should go to so many other people! I hope this gives you some insight into how much people depend on the Crisis Boxes.”

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C O NSID E R THE L IL Y For years, Big League Impact has worked with MLB pitcher Luke Weaver to support Consider the Lily, a nonprofit that provides aftercare homes in Manila, Philippines, for abused, exploited, and trafficked Filipino girls.

In 2022, Big League Impact helped Weaver, as well as pitcher Chase Anderson and former catcher Nick Hundley, raise $57,640 for the organization through Weaver’s fan-supported #ALLWIN campaign and our Players Only Fantasy Football League.

“We are thrilled to provide you with an update on the impact of your generous donation to Consider the Lily,” writes director Kim Hommell. “Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of the girls in our care, and we are truly grateful for your part-

nership in this critical work.”

Funds raised through Weaver’s participation in Big League Impact’s #ALLWIN campaign and Players Only Fantasy Football League have helped Consider the Lily expand their reach to offer help to even more girls in need.

“The funds you provided are being used to provide counseling, education, and justice, along with physical needs like food and transportation,” Hommell writes. “With your support, we can now get another van to take the girls to school, court appearances, and Sunday worship services. This will make a significant difference in the lives of these girls and their ability to access the resources they need to heal and grow.”

WE CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH OUR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. YOUR GENEROSITY HAS MADE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THESE GIRLS, AND WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE YOUR PARTNERSHIP IN THIS WORK.” — CONSIDER THE LILY 18

GIVI NG S OLE In 2022, infielder Trevor Story won $20,000 for Giving Sole through our Big League Impact Players Only Fantasy Football League.

The organization, which works with foster care agencies to provide new tennis shoes for children in need, said that money will help more than 300 kids get brand new shoes in 2023.

“Not only do the new shoes help the kids, but it also can be a huge help to the families that look after these kids,” says Shawn Henss, CEO and founder of Giving Sole. “Some of these kids are in kinship placements, which means that a family member has stepped up to take

the child or children so that they don’t end up in the foster care system.

“These kinship placements do not get a lot of financial help from the government, so we love that we can help with some of the financial burdens by getting the kids new shoes.”

Henss says that some of the children they serve are teenagers, and have never had a brand new pair of shoes in their life. Because of that, he explained, his organization is committed to providing these children with the exact shoes that they ask for.

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AB OUT OUR #ALLWIN C AMPAIGNS Our #ALLWIN campaigns invite MLB fans to help us make an impact, one swing at a time! Each campaign offers an exciting opportunity for baseball fans to team up with their favorite MLB players and make a difference in the world. Players pledge a donation to a specific charity for every game their team wins during the regular season; additionally, players may also pledge donations based on their individual stats throughout the season (ie. strikeouts, stolen bases, etc.).

By donating to an #ALLWIN campaign, fans can support a wide range of charities that are making a positive impact in their communities — while also being entered to win fun prizes.

In 2022, we helped players from the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals rally their fans to raise $316,190 for over a dozen charities. When we’re all in, we #ALLWIN!

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Raised by MLB fans in six cities! Read more about the benefiting charities on pages 22-24.

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# AL LW I N ST . LO U I S Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright and his St. Louis Cardinals teammates stepped up to the plate once again for our #ALLWIN St. Louis campaign, raising more than $100,000 for charity throughout the 2022 season. Other participating Cardinals included Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt and Miles Mikolas.

Charities that benefiting from the 2022 #ALLWIN St. Louis campaign include: •

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Crisis Aid International‘s U.S. Safe program, which provides a women’s shelter in St. Louis. The shelter offers a critically needed holistic home and safe haven for American female survivors of sex trafficking. Crisis Aid is committed to helping youth who are at risk or caught in sex trafficking within our communities through one-on-one mentoring and support.

The team’s total was boosted by an extra campaign by Mikolas, who pledged a separate donation of $200 per strikeout. He finished with 31 in an abbreviated season and will donate an additional $6,200 to programs at the Crisis Aid Women’s Shelter that support victims of human trafficking.

Crisis Aid International‘s Communi“It’s so special to get to see the cause each ty Helping Community program, which player chooses and to get to understand a works to empower St. Louisans help little better what matters most to them and neighbors who may be facing food insecu- their families,” Wainwright says. “I’m honored rity and provide them with supplemental that so many of my teammates were willing quality food. to go properly, all in on to this campaign, I want to explore the world be #ALLWIN able to write about andand take St. Louis Public Schoolspictures Foundation, look forward to seeing the ways these aweof all kinds of different cultures. Just be an explorer or advenwhich works to engage and focus local, some organizations put this money to work turer. I also love extreme sports adventurer nature. regional and national support to promote in the communities they serve.” educational success for St. Louis Public School District students.

Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, which helps families living in substandard rental housing with the opportunity to help build and then purchase a home they can Raised for people in need afford to maintain; and

$103,520

IMPACT REPORT

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ST. LOUIS The funds raised by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt during the 2022 #ALLWIN St. Louis campaign made a truly incredible impact. His support of Habitat for Humanity St. Louis helped the nonprofit build a home for a family of four (estimated cost, $250,000) right within the heart of the city, showcasing Paul’s enduring commitment to his baseball community.

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# AL LW I N P H I LA D E L P H I A During their exciting run to the 2022 World Series, Big League Impact vice president Kyle Gibson and his Philadelphia Phillies teammates still made time for giving back. Gibson and fellow Phillies pitchers Zach Eflin and Aaron Nola raised nearly $60,000 for causes close to their hearts. Charities that benefited from the 2022 #ALLWIN Philadelphia campaign include: •

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Cradles to Crayons, which provides low-income and homeless children around Greater Philadelphia with the everyday essentials they need to thrive at home, at school, and at play; Philabundance, the largest food bank serving the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region of Pennsylvania; Kisses for Kyle, a nonprofit that supports families who have children battling cancer in the Delaware Valley area.

$139,344 Raised for people in need

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TAPS, which provides compassionate care for all those grieving the death of a military loved one; and Team Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit that enriches veterans’ lives by offering real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle.

In addition to their #ALLWIN campaigns, which promises a donation for every team win, Gibson, Nola and Eflin raised a combined $80,416 with individual strikeout campaigns.

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PHILABUNDANCE “The funds donated by Kyle Gibson enabled us to provide 5,382 people with a meal in our nine-county service area. Thanks to dedicated donors like Kyle, the people we serve are able to get fresh, nutritious produce and shelf-stable foods that are culturally responsive, healthy, and convenient to access.

Your support during this critical time will enable us to continue to provide our communities with the healthy, culturally relevant foods they need and deserve.”

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#ALL W I N T E XAS The Texas Rangers and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation teamed up to raise more than $30,000 during the 2022 season. Pitchers Dane Dunning and Spencer Patton, as well as second baseman Nick Solak, hand-picked charities including: •

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which which is working to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives; Hearing the Call, an organization that provides hearing healthcare to people who otherwise have no access;

$30,668 Raised for people in need

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Children’s Medical Center Foundation, a top non-profit pediatric health system in Texas; and Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex, a faith-based nonprofit that assists people with their physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Dunning and Patton also raised a combined $9,622 through their individual strikeout campaigns. Patton also raised funds for Hearing the Call through the sale of limited edition “Play to Aid” T-shirts.

#ALL W I N NE W Y O R K Following a mid-season trade to the New York Yankees, catcher Jose Trevino launched his #ALLWIN New York campaign, and included an extra donation for every extra base hit he made throughout the regular season. This shortened campaign raised

$5,161

Raised for people in need more than $5,000 for Special Hearts in the Arts, a nonprofit that offers individuals with special needs opportunities to explore programs in art, music, dance, theater, and film.

WHEN WE’RE ALL IN, WE #ALLWIN!

This year’s #ALLWIN campaigns raised a combined $316,190 for people in need by players & fans in St. Louis, Philadelphia, Texas, New York, Arizona and Kansas City.

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# AL LW I N AR I Z O N A / K A N S A S CI T Y Pitcher Luke Weaver continued his fundraising efforts for Consider the Lily with #ALLWIN campaigns in both Arizona and Kansas City. He and his fans in both cities raised more than $11,000 for the organization, which provides aftercare homes

$11,140

Raised for people in need in Manila, Philippines, for abused, exploited, and trafficked Filipino girls. Since 2019, Weaver has raised $68,547 for their cause through his work with BLI.

OTHE R F UNDRA I S I N G A CT I V I T I E S Throughout 2022, Big League Impact and its partners found many creative ways to raise funds for people in need — including our raffle for a getaway on St. Simons Island ($9,400 raised), our online memorabilia auction ($12,271 raised) and our ongoing merchandise sales at events and through our online shop ($20,170 raised). Here are a few of the other unique fundraising opportunities we embraced this season:

WEDNE S D A YS W I T H W A I N O Our weekly on-air check-ins with Randy Karraker and Michelle Smallmon of 101ESPN Radio raised $10,340, thanks to their sponsor Chick-fil-A. This partnership even found Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright working the lunch shift in the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru!

C AME O S W I T H A D A M W A I N W R I G H T & K Y LE GI B S O N Adam Wainwright and Kyle Gibson raised a combined $24,469 while delighting fans with personalized video messages via the Cameo app. This money will benefit Big League Impact and 5 Oaks Farm.

DIN E O UT E VE NT A T G R A CE ME A T + T HR EE St. Louis Cardinals fans lined up outside Grace Meat + Three for a chance to have their lunch order served by Big League Impact founder Adam Wainwright. The local restaurant generously donated 10% of that day’s lunch sales to BLI, totaling $3,277.

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O UR PL AYERS

In addition to our event hosts, the following MLB players (past and present) participated in Big League Impact events and campaigns throughout 2022: Chase Anderson Harrison Bader Alec Bohm Alex Bregman Matt Carpenter Nick Castellanos Jason Castro Steve Cishek Sam Coonrod John Costello Corey Dickerson Brendan Donovan Jim Edmonds Jack Flaherty Yan Gomes Darick Hall Brad Hand Bryce Harper

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Ryan Helsley Kyle Hendricks Matt Holliday Rhys Hoskins Eric Hosmer Dakota Hudson Nick Hundley Jason Isringhausen Jon Jay Pierce Johnson Carson Kelly Clayton Kershaw Corey Knebel Michael Lorenzen Jordan Lyles Manny Machado Brandon Marsh Justin Masterson

Nick Maton Steven Matz Mike Mayers Wade Miley Yadier Molina Daniel Murphy Lars Nootbaar Tommy Pham Albert Pujols JT Realmuto Trevor Rosenthal Max Scherzer Kyle Schwarber Bryan Shaw Joe Smith Craig Stammen Trevor Story Bryson Stott

Ross Stripling Garrett Stubbs Noah Syndergaard Scott Terry Brad Thompson Drew VerHagen Matt Vierling Michael Wacha Luke Voit Zach Wheeler Patrick Wisdom Bradley Zimmer

O UR CHARITY PAR TN ERS Amigos For Christ Angels Arms Animal Humane Society Aravind Eye Foundation ArchCity Defenders Ari Arteaga Foundation Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Atlanta Community Food Bank Beyond Housing Blessings In a Backpack Boomstick23 Foundation Bowie County Special Olympics Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Bregman Cares Bright Hope International C4 Foundation California Strong Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation (Homers for Health) Cardinals Care Carolina’s Kids, Inc. The Children’s Haven Christian Family Life Church Of God Holiness Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Reds Community Fund City of Texarkana Cleveland Animal Protective League Compassion Consider The Lily Create Foundation Inc. Crisis Aid Crossroads Ranch Deaconess Foundation Defending The Blue Line (United Heroes League) DT Murphy Foundation (Prom Series)

El Segundo Little League Challenger Division Father Joe’s Villages FCA Southern California Baseball Division FOCUS St. Louis Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan Food For The Hungry Food for the Soul Fundación 4 Fundahigado America Foundation Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Giving Sole Grace’s Place Ground 40 Habitat for Humanity STL Happy Givers NPO Hearing the Call Help One Now Highland Friendship Club Humane Rescue Alliance Imperial College Foundation Inc. Kershaw’s Challenge/KC 22 Kingdom Home Kisses for Kyle Foundation Kluber Family Foundation The Little Bit Foundation Love146 Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Meals on Wheels Minnesota Military Family Foundation Minnesota Twins Community Fund Miracle League of Arizona New York Mets Foundation Operation Food Search Operation Homefront Padres Foundation Pagnozzi Charities Pastime Pastime Youth Academies

Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (NVRQT) Phoenix Rescue Mission PitCCh In Foundation Pittsburgh Kids Foundation Project One Four Project Sweet Peas Riley Children’s Foundation Rogers Family Foundation The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Texarkana St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Louis Public Schools Foundation San Francisco Giants Community Fund Share Our Strength Sheridan Story Special Hearts in the Arts Special Olympics Illinois Success Beyond the Classroom Tandem Teammates for Kids Team Red, White & Blue Tenkiller Elementary School Texas Rangers Youth Academy Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Tru32 Tsunami Waves Foundation Tunnels to Towers Foundation Twins Community Fund Tyler Skaggs Foundation United Way of Greater St. Louis Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Water Mission Wells of Life Wins for Warriors Youth Encouragement Services ziMS Foundation

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T H A NK YOU TO OU R S PON S ORS !

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KY L E G I B SON: PI T CH ING FOR A PURPOSE Congratulations to Big League Impact vice president and MLB pitcher Kyle Gibson, the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2022 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award!

Serving and caring for others has been an integral part of Gibson’s character during his nearly decade-long baseball career, which also includes stints in Minnesota and Texas.

He first teamed up with BLI in 2017 and has been a true champion of our mission ever since.

When Gibson arrived in Philly in 2021, fans were quick to witness Gibson’s impact both on and off the field. He made an unforgettable introduction by immediately rallying his new teammates and fans around the #ALLWIN Philadelphia campaign, making donations to Cradles to Crayons, which supports low-income and homeless children, and Philabundance, an organization combating food insecurity in the Philadelphia area.

Gibson continued to earn wins for charities working both locally and internationally. throughout the 2022 season by introducing philanthropic events such as Swinging For Impact and our signature fantasy football league.

During a joint interview with founder Adam Wainwright earlier this year, Gibson said that he and his wife Elizabeth feel particularly called to support organizations working to lift kids out of poverty.

“Kids are just so innocent,” he said. “They have no decision on what type of a situation they go into, no decision on who their family members are. They’re just there. It’s an honor to be able to partner with organizations that are able to lift those kids out of poverty, get them into an educational system that changes generations for years to come.”

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THE UNITED STATES OF BIG LEAGUE IMPACT

Our organization continues to grow each season as we reach more and more pro athletes eager to use their platforms to raise money and awareness for causes close to their hearts. In 2022, Big League Impact partnered with more than 50 MLB players from 20 teams across the country (indicated above). Who will join the Big League Impact roster in 2023? Follow us on social media (@bigleagueimpact) to find out about all of our upcoming events and activities for players and fans.

Together, we can make a Big League Impact!

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