CHAMPIONS ON AND OFF THE FIELD 2018 Red Sox Community Report
RE BO D S AR OX D O FO F D UND IR AT EC IO TO N RS
Dear
Friends, What an honor to be writing this as 2018 World Series Champions! As you can imagine, last year was one of the best. With new Foundation and team leadership, we were fortunate to have tremendous success both on and off the field. And
Thomas C. Werner, Chairman
since 2002, we’re proud to have played a small part in helping set the standard for professional sports and sports philanthropy. We are excited and ready to march forward into another year of excellence and impact.
Tim Wakefield, Honorary Chairman
As we look ahead, we are inspired not only by our Foundation team, but also by our three core partners; Home Base, Dana-Farber, and The Dimock Center. All have been critical to our success and we’re excited to continue our support of
Michael Egan
their great work. We also have a bold vision for strengthening our two main programs; Red Sox Scholars and RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities), which
David Friedman
will ultimately provide greater opportunities for our participants and the City
Chad Gifford
With a sharp focus on Health, Education and Recreation, the Foundation has
of Boston.
been creative, adaptive, and responsive to the needs of our community—from
Michael Gordon Linda Pizzuti Henry
tailoring our IMPACT grants to support social justice in 2018, to increasing the number of New England Service Scholarships we provide—our team cares about the needs and requests from our fans, friends, and families. With that, we are so grateful for the thousands of donors, sponsors, and
Bridget Terry Long Sean McGrail Jill Shah Linda Whitlock
supporters of the Red Sox Foundation. We truly would not be here without your continued generosity. On behalf of the players, front office, and Foundation, thank you! Together, we look forward to building upon our philanthropic legacy for years to come. With appreciation,
Thomas Werner
Rebekah Splaine Salwasser
Chairman, Boston Red Sox
Executive Director, Red Sox Foundation
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This past year, we celebrated more than just a championship on the field.
The work of the Red Sox Foundation and the investment Red Sox Nation made in our community was cause for celebration as well.
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– Tom Werner
Dear Family And Friends of the Red Sox Foundation, In 2018, you took the pride and passion for our team and harnessed it to make a difference in our community—ultimately resulting in another World Series Championship! Your commitment to support the Foundation’s mission and make it your own is the essence of why we have accomplished so much in 16+ years. Thank you! Your passion for our work is exactly why I’m delighted to serve as Honorary Chairman for the Red Sox Foundation. Together we made it a top priority to give back to the communities serving children and families throughout New England and Lee County, Florida. Whether it was visiting patients undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber, helping students realize their dreams of receiving higher education, or supporting our brave men and women of the military facing challenges returning from war, it was a labor of love to give back to a community that has given me so many happy memories over the years. It is a true privilege to serve the Red Sox Foundation in this capacity. I know we have achieved a great deal, but I also know we have many exciting things planned for 2019 and beyond. As we look forward to another year, I hope that you will be right next to us, helping us exceed expectation every step of the way. Respectfully,
Tim Wakefield Honorary Chairman, Red Sox Foundation
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M ST ISS AT IO EM N EN T
WHO WE ARE Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of
children, families, veterans, and communities in need by improving their health, education, and recreational opportunities.
Above, from left to right: Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Director of the Red Sox Foundation, Blades, Admiral Andy Tiongson from the United States Coast Guard, Wally the Green Monster, Linda Pizzuti Henry, Red Sox Foundation Board Member, Sam Kennedy, CEO Boston Red Sox, Don Cox, Executive Director of the Mass Military Foundation, and Master Chief Bill Hollandsworth, United States Coast Guard.
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Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation Chairman Tom Werner waves to the crowd during the World Series Trophy Trip to Puerto Rico.
WHAT WE DO
HOW WE DO IT
The Red Sox Foundation is a very unique
WE GIVE
Foundation, both as a fundraising entity and as a notable grant maker in the New England community. In addition, it has the capacity and resources to manage and oversee its own programs, which include Red Sox Scholars and RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities). This puts the Red Sox Foundation in a league of its own when it comes to professional sports teams charities! We are focused on:
HEALTH
The Red Sox Foundation is a leader in charitable giving. Through ongoing fundraising efforts, the Foundation awards millions of dollars each year through various initiatives, grants, and scholarships, including: New England Service Scholarships
Emergency Relief
Little League
Charitable Grants
The IMPACT Awards
WE GET To facilitate our ambitious giving strategy, Red Sox Foundation staff work tirelessly to raise millions of dollars each year through multiple events, restricted grants, major gifts and unique sponsorships.
Investing in partnerships with
Run to Home Base
50/50 Raffles
Home Base, Jimmy Fund, and
RSF Boston Marathon Team
Picnic in the Park
The Dimock Center
Fenway Park Marathon
Right Field Roof Deck
From Fenway to the Runway
EDUCATION Red Sox Scholars
Concert Parties
Fenway Honors/Hall of Fame Gala
Monster Mash
Knuckleballs to the Wall
Major Gifts
Tim Wakefield Golf Tournament
Grants & Sponsorships
RECREATION RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities)
WE DO To maintain a deep connection and to make the greatest impact in the community, the Red Sox Foundation manages and executes two extraordinary programs: Red Sox Scholars is a college access program that awards a $10,000 college scholarship to 12 Boston Public School 7th graders each year. The Foundation then provides academic, professional, and social support to the 7th graders for the next nine years to ensure they graduate from college with as little debt as possible—as well as feeling part of the Red Sox family for years to come. RBI uses the sports of baseball and softball to promote the importance of good decision-making through the development of good nutrition, leadership, respect for others, nonviolent conflict resolution, and an overall commitment to one’s potential and to the community.
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efforts through Take The Lead “ Our are thoughtfully designed to inspire and support the next generation of leaders.
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– Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Director, Red Sox Foundation
Take the Lead’s first Fellow, Olivia Irving.
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Below: Young professionals have the opportunity to network with sports industry leaders throughout Boston.
STEPPING UP
TO THE PLATE
Take the Lead is a collaboration of New England
with a PSA that would be shown to fans in each
sports teams to stand up to racism and hate speech.
of their respective venues. Currently, the PSA
Leaders from the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, and Revolution gathered at Fenway Park to learn
plays in each teams venue throughout their respective season.
from one another and work together to emphasize
With the support of political and community lead-
the importance of an inclusive and accepting
ers, including Massachusetts Governor Charlie
environment in their venues.
Baker and City of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh,
In 2017, with the leadership of Massachusetts State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and NAACP Boston Branch President Tanisha Sullivan, the teams agreed to partner on an initiative that would help advance the dialogue on race, starting
Red Sox Foundation
the five teams are working together to help foster a diverse fan base and front office. This led to the establishment of the Take the Lead Fellowship which is a one-year position to help achieve the goals of the initiative.
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Health
Home Base has helped over
21,000
veterans and their families
HEALING OUR NATION’S HEROES Created by Red Sox Foundation Chairman Tom
With the new National Center of Excellence,
Werner, Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and
Home Base operates the largest private-sector
Massachusetts General Hospital program, helps
clinic in the nation.
veterans and their families suffering from the “invisible wounds of war,” such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and traumatic brain injury. Home Base is the first partnership of its kind in the nation between an academic medical
On July 28, 2018 the Run to Home Base honored Families of the Fallen, including those whose family members died in service, and those who lost a loved one post-service by suicide.
center and a Major League Baseball team.
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2002 – 2018 Charitable Box Score:
$25 MILLION
Raised for Home Base
Red Sox Foundation
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BROCK HOLT
Jimmy Fund captain 2015 – present
2002 – 2018 Charitable Box Score:
$146 MILLION
Raised for the Jimmy Fund
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Health
A WINNING LINEUP 66
YEARS
of support
The Red Sox Foundation’s focus in the area of
Dating back to 2002, the Red Sox Foundation has
health is the ball club’s long-standing support
sponsored the Pan-Mass Challenge, and through
of the Jimmy Fund.
the WEEI-NESN Radio-Telethon, the Red Sox have
Since 1953, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund have been a team, working in support of cancer
helped raise millions for the Jimmy Fund and the lifesaving work it supports at Dana-Farber.
research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Health
SERVING OUR
COMMUNITY
The Dimock Center in Roxbury is the second largest
of substance abuse treatment, including inpatient
community health center in Boston. Situated on
detox, residential recovery and outpatient
a nine-acre site in Roxbury, they serve primarily
services. Dimock recently opened the doors to
low-income residents of Roxbury, Dorchester,
the Dr. Lucy Sewall Center for Acute Treatment
Mattapan, and Jamaica Plain. Celebrating 157 years
Services, which will increase their capacity to
of service, Dimock provides more than 18,000
provide inpatient detoxification to 1,000 more men
people with access to high quality, low-cost health
and women, treating 4,000 individuals suffering
care, human services, and education every year.
with opioid addiction disorders annually.
Dimock’s substance use treatment programs serve men and women from more than 212 zip codes in Massachusetts. They provide the full continuum
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2002 – 2018 Charitable Box Score:
$1,511,611
in support of the Dimock Center
“ The Dimock Center not only provides critical health services, but also fosters a strong sense of family and belonging among its staff and patients.
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– Sam Kennedy, CEO and President, Boston Red Sox
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OVER 75%
of Red Sox Scholars will be in their family’s first generation to attend and graduate college
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ERIN & JACKIE BRADLEY JR.
Red Sox Scholars Captains 2015 – Present
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Education
288 current and past
Red Sox Scholars
Red Sox Scholars, presented by Beth Israel
fifth class of college graduates, and second
Deaconess Medical Center, is a college access
Master’s graduate!
program that awards $10,000 college scholarships to 12 Boston Public School 7th graders each year.
The Red Sox Scholars Program, which was presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
The Foundation then provides academic, profes-
Center in 2018, was also supported by American
sional, and social support to the 7th graders for the
Student Assistance, Biogen Foundation, Dell
next 9 years to ensure they graduate from college
Technologies Championship, Highland Street
with as little debt as possible—as well as feeling
Foundation, Doris Buffett’s Letters Foundation,
part of a family of resources for years to come.
The Lynch Foundation, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals,
In 2018, the Red Sox Foundation was also proud to
Target, and the Winter-Lehman Foundation.
celebrate its ninth class of high school graduates,
OVER $4.2 MILLION in support of Red Sox Scholars
A NEW TEAM OF
ALL STARS Red Sox Foundation
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Recreation
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RBI GAMES in 2018
WINNING
OFF AND ON THE FIELD
RBI uses the sports of baseball and softball to
Expanding upon the RBI program, the Red Sox
promote the importance of good decision-making
Foundation facilitates a Jr. RBI program which
through development of good nutrition, leadership,
introduces baseball and softball to younger
respect for others, nonviolent conflict resolution,
children, ages 5-12, in economically-disadvantaged
and an overall commitment to one’s potential and
areas and promotes good sportsmanship and
to the community.
respect for adults and peers.
The program provides recreational opportunities
In 2018, the RBI Program was supported by
for low income, at-risk, inner-city boys and girls
Aramark, Franklin Sports, JetBlue, AllWays Health
ages 9 to 18. RBI allows youth to be part of a safe
Partners, Regina Pizzeria, Target, Teammates for
and organized summertime sports league in which
Kids Foundation, and Zipcar.
they learn valuable life skills through practices, games, clinics, and other enrichment activities.
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Over
1,600 BOYS & GIRLS
Ages 5-18
DAVID PRICE RBI Captain 2018 – Present
Red Sox Foundation
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Awarded to
60 NON-PROFITS
since 2015
Left: IMPACT Award First Place Winners receive special recognition and the opportunity to raise awareness around their work during pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park.
Right: Wally and Tessie join Red Sox executives to congratulate and celebrate our winning organizations.
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Together with our fans, the Foundation is incredibly honored to support and empower local non-profits that are making a difference in their communities.
The IMPACT Awards showcase the truly remarkable charitable landscape across New England.
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– Rebekah Salwasser Executive Director, Red Sox Foundation
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We Give
INSPIRING MORE PHILANTHROPY
ACROSS CHARITIES TOGETHER
The Red Sox Foundation launched the IMPACT
IMPACT award-winning charitable organizations,
Awards in 2015, which stands for “Inspiring More
including three from Connecticut, Maine, New
Philanthropy Across Charities Together.” This
Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. To stay
unique initiative provides Red Sox fans in the
relevant with our communities’ changing needs,
surrounding New England states outside of
the Foundation will change the theme and focus
Massachusetts with the opportunity to support
every year. In 2019, IMPACT award applicants must
their favorite, most impactful non-profits in their
be focused on improving health outcomes for their
home states by nominating the organization to
local communities.
win the award.
The 2018 IMPACT Award First Place Winners were
In 2018, for the first time ever, the Red Sox
honored during a pregame ceremony for an on-field
Foundation announced that only non-profits
check presentation prior to a Red Sox game at
that were focused on social justice, inclusivity
Fenway and also paid a visit to the NESN broadcast
and diversity would be eligible for an IMPACT
booth during the game.
award. As such, the Foundation selected 15 Red Sox Foundation
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We Give
GIVING
TO THOSE WHO GIVE BACK
In 2018, New England Service Scholars from 173
In 2018, the New England Service Scholarship was
New England public high schools were honored
sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and, in
during the pregame ceremony at Fenway Park.
Rhode Island, by National Grid.
Since 2010, the Red Sox Foundation has offered
On August 7, for the first time, we hosted a Day of
$1,000 scholarships to 865 public high school
Service with the 2018 Service Scholarship winners
seniors from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire,
where they helped clean up the Fenway Victory
Rhode Island, and Vermont who have demonstrated
Gardens and Roberto Clemente Field.
a commitment to giving back through numerous selfless acts of community service.
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“ Service Scholarship
Winners embody the spirit and mission of the Red Sox Foundation through their commitment to service in their own communities.
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– Linda Pizutti Henry, Red Sox Foundation Board Member
$835,000 Awarded in Scholarships since 2009
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Left: Red Sox Foundation Board Member Mike Egan (Center) has been a leader in driving our efforts to support local youth baseball and softball programs.
Over 60,000
Little Leaguers ages 5-16 supported in 2018
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We Give
For the fifth straight year, the Red Sox Foundation
At a spring training game in March, Mr. Egan
partnered with Little League to support all 180
spoke about Little League as a guest on the NESN
leagues, their 5,000 teams, and approximately
game broadcast. “Communication (and character)
60,000 baseball and softball participants ages
is a big thing when you’re on a Little League team,
5 to 16.
picking your teammates up,” he said “That’s some-
The Red Sox Foundation’s support of Little
thing that’s evaluated in baseball or in business,
League provides boys and girls the opportunity
in school, or as a friend. Little League helps teach
to participate in baseball and softball, regardless
you that.”
of their athletic abilities. Spearheaded by
Tim Wakefield, Honorary Chairman and Little
Foundation Board Member Mike Egan, donations
League alum, said, “It’s what you learn in Little
to Little League across Massachusetts augment
League: how to be a good person, how to respect
the important work the Foundation oversees
the rules, how to respect the umpires. All of that
with the RBI baseball and softball programs. More
comes into play when you participate in a Little
specifically, the Red Sox Foundation invests in
League program.”
State Tournaments, awarding Volunteer of the Year in six New England states, and conducting coaches’ clinics and leadership training sessions. In 2017, the Red Sox Foundation started supporting
In 2018, our Little League efforts were presented by MA Health Connector and sponsored by HP Hood, National Grid, PawSox Foundation and Portland Sea Dogs.
the 48 Little League teams in Rhode Island and 69 teams in Maine with funding assistance as well as leadership and instructional skills training for coaches and administrators in the fall.
HONORING THE GAME
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We Get
“The Foundation is grateful for
the continued support from our players, coaches, front office, and fans, which make all of our fundraising efforts so successful.
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– Tom Werner, Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation Chairman
GATHERING FOR GOOD To facilitate our ambitious giving strategy, the
• 50/50 Raffle
Red Sox Foundation staff works tirelessly to raise
• Boston Marathon Team
millions of dollars each year through events, grants, and sponsorships. Our fundraising efforts fuel and directly support our charitable giving strategy. The more we raise, the more we can distribute through small grants. Thank you to everyone who supported the following events in 2018:
• Fenway Honors • Fenway Park Marathon • From Fenway to the Runway • Knuckleballs to the Wall • Monster Mash • Picnic in the Park • Right Field Roof Deck Concert Parties • Run to Home Base • Tim Wakefield Golf Tournament
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Close to
$6 MILLION raised through events in 2018
Red Sox Foundation
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Close to
$500,000 RAISED
to benefit The Red Sox Foundation
“
Fenway Honors is a special opportunity that the Foundation looks forward to on a biannual basis to benefit our charitable programming.
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– Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Director, Red Sox Foundation
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We Get
HONORING OUR LEGENDS On May 24, 2018, the Red Sox Foundation honored
In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees, the Red
team Legends Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell and
Sox Foundation has established “Fenway Honors”,
Derek Lowe by inducting them into the Red Sox
which are awarded to a business and an individual
Hall of Fame. Over 600 guests attended the dinner
in recognition of their commitment to their
to recognize their incredible contributions to
community. In 2018, the two prestigious awards
the Boston Red Sox and to also pay tribute to
were given to New Balance and Doris Buffet for
the amazing careers of John Frank “Buck” Free-
their consistent and exemplary philanthropic
man and Alphonso “Al” Green. The Foundation
contributions to the New England community.
also honored the Major League debut of Pumpsie Green as a “Memorable Moment”, as well as awarding Arthur D’Angelo with a “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
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We Do Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields are a great gift to
The fields include three baseball fields, an adult
those who love youth activities.
softball field, one T-ball field, and several general
The fields are named for Teddy, the son of Dick Ebersol, former chairman of NBC Sports and his wife Susan St James. Teddy died in a plane crash shortly after the Red Sox’s 2004 World Series
use or soccer fields. Lights allow night games to be scheduled as the fields are open for permitted use from Tuesday through Sunday from April until November.
victory. The Fields stand in honor of Teddy and all those who love youth athletics.
A LASTING
LEGACY
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“ The opportunities
afforded to youth through this field refurbishment have been critical in continuing to provide girls with access to softball at an early age.
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– Melanie LeGrande, Vice President Corporate Responsibility, Major League Baseball
Thanks to Scotts and MLB, the Red Sox Foundation
from MLB and the Red Sox Foundation were on
received a one-time grant to renovate a local ball
hand for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. After
field through an inaugural grant initiative that is
the field was officially opened, the Cal Ripken Sr.
part of the Scotts Field Refurbishment Program.
Foundation hosted a baseball and softball clinic
The Red Sox Foundation, in partnership with the
for the center’s youth.
Boys & Girls Club of Boston, identified a local
With clinics, increased programming in commu-
field that was constructed in 1969. This Little
nity centers, and a strong commitment to youth,
League size baseball diamond was transformed
the Red Sox Foundation and Yawkey Club are
into a youth softball diamond and unveiled at the
collaborating to use this reconditioned softball
Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury. Jessica
diamond to expand opportunities for young girls
Mendoza, USA Softball Alum, and representatives
to participate all across Boston.
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TO PLAY Red Sox Foundation
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Community Relations Front row, left to right: Boston Mayor Walsh, Red Sox Foundation Executive Director Bekah Salwasser, Alex Cora’s daughter Camila, Caguas Mayor Willie Miranda, Alex Cora, catcher Christian Vázquez and Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy. Back row, left to right: Red Sox Asst. GM Eddie Romero, players Rusney Castillo, Ivan Dejesus, Chris Sale, coach Ramón Vázquez and pitcher Rick Porcello.
RENACE Y
CELEBRACIÓN Alex Cora had one final request before agreeing to
nine tons of relief supplies, some of which were
accept the position of Red Sox manager—to have
distributed to those without power in Cora’s
ownership provide a plane to bring supplies to
hometown Caguas. Additionally, New Balance,
Puerto Rico in the wake of devastating Hurricane
47 brand and Franklin chipped in with baseball
Maria. It took mere minutes for the proposal to
equipment and apparel that was distributed by
be accepted, beginning Cora’s career at the helm
the players and coaches to the local youth in
and a blossoming relationship between the Red
attendance. And thanks to collections from fans
Sox organization and Cora’s native land, thanks
at Fenway Park in 2017, as well as individual
in large part to JetBlue.
donations from Red Sox partners Seth Klarman,
What was originally meant to be a delivery of relief
Henry McCance, and Herb Wagner, the Red Sox
supplies became a life-changing trip that included
Foundation was able to present a check for
President and CEO Sam Kennedy, Assistant General
$200,000 to help restore electricity in Caguas.
Manager and fellow Puerto Rican Eddie Romero,
Perhaps the most rewarding trip to the island,
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and several members
however, was on November 3 when Cora,
of his staff, as well as coach Ramón Vázquez,
Chairman Tom Werner, Kennedy, Romero, and
players Chris Sale, Rick Porcello, Rusney Castillo,
several players and coaches brought the 2018
Ivan Dejesus, and Christian Vázquez, also a native
World Series trophy to Caguas to celebrate the
of the island.
first ever World Series championship by a Puerto
With the help of JetBlue and several generous
Rican manager.
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$200,000 donated to the City of Caguas to help restore electricity.
Above left: Rick Porcello and Chris Sale distribute baseball gloves to youth. Above right: A woman from Caguas smiles as she gathers her supplies to bring home. Middle left: Two boys are enjoying their new gear! Middle right: Fans are clamoring to get close to the World Series Champions and their shiny new trophy.
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Red Sox staff participated in
17 DIFFERENT VOLUNTEER EFFORTS in 2018.
Right: Members of the front office prepared and served food at Rosie’s Place. Below: Red Sox volunteers supported the Martin Richard Foundation’s spring cleanup.
Above: Front office members sorted Thanksgiving pies for Community Servings.
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Community Relations
Left: Members of the front office visited Boston fire stations to thank the brave men and women.
SOX SERVING OTHERS Above: Front office members supported Mayor Walsh’s “Love Your Block” initiative by cleaning up the Victory Garden in the Fenway neighborhood.
While being active participants in the community
Surrounding the fifth anniversary of the Boston
has always been a top priority for the Red Sox
Marathon bombing, the club embarked on a series
organization, in 2018 we formally established
of projects with players, their families, as well as
an Employee Engagement program for all front
alumni and front office members, visiting Spaulding
office, day of game staff, and even families, to
Rehabilitation Hospital, the Jimmy Fund Clinic,
give back. Each month, we work with a different
the New England Home for Veterans, serving lunch
non-profit to create a volunteer initiative. From
to administrators from Boston Public Schools,
garden cleanup, to serving food, to offering kindness
assisting the Martin Richard Foundation, collecting
and thanks to first responders, Red Sox staff sign
toiletries for Dimock, and bringing cupcakes and
up in droves to provide service to others.
cookies to police officers and firefighters to thank them for their service.
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Community Relations
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY TIES The Red Sox Community Relations department,
physical or developmental disabilities, as well as
through its programs and partnerships, is able
veterans, have participated in All Kids Can Baseball
to provide unique access, recognition and rewards
Camps on the field at Fenway Park. In 2018, CVS
to several different non-profit organizations
Health also became the lead sponsor of the Boston
and groups.
Area Church League, a free baseball program for youth that is entirely volunteer operated.
Throughout the year, the Red Sox support nearly 5,000 non-profit organizations in New England and
For decades, El Mundo Newpaper and Alberto
Southwest Florida by donating autographed items
Vasallo have driven Latino Youth Recognition
and experiences to be auctioned or raffled to raise
Days which provide Latino All-Scholastic All-Stars
much-needed funds. Also, prior to each game,
(top performing middle school students) to be
a different non-profit organization is welcome
recognized on the field in a pre-game ceremony
to spread awareness by distributing materials
with some of our Latin American stars.
at the Community Homestand. And through the Commissioner’s Community Initiative, supported by MLB’s Commissioner’s Office and Players Give Back, the club is able to offer tickets free of charge to underprivileged and underserved communities to select home games.
In conjunction with BCYF, the club supports “Sox Talks” in Boston-area neighborhoods. Select players or alumni, as well as the Red Sox Showcase and Wally the Green Monster, do baseball activities with youth at their local little league fields. Once per summer, the Fenway Challenge
Key business and community partners contribute
features coaches and players giving baseball
immensely to helping us help others. Through the
clinics to children at Fenway Park.
generosity and passion of CVS Health, children with
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Above: Hitting Coach Tim Hyers and Assistant Hitting Coach Andy Barkett are all smiles with a young man from the CVS “All Kids Can Baseball Camps”.
Above: Matt Barnes and Mitch Moreland instruct kids at the Sox Talk program. Left: Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and Alex Cora congratulate students as part of Latino Youth Recognition Night. Below left: Sam Kennedy poses with players from the Boston Area Church League. Below: Sarah Narracci, Senior Director of Community Relations, presents a jersey to a Most Valuable Educator in a pre-game ceremony.
4,698
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
helped by in-kind donations
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Community Relations
Over
$5 MILLION
raised for ABCD’s SummerWorks Program
Top: Governor Charlie Baker joins leaders from ABCD and the Boston Red Sox for a check presentation at the annual Field of Dreams event. Below left: Coaches Ron Roenicke and Tom Goodwin pose with participants of Girls of Summer. Right: A young cancer patient gets ready to throw the Ceremonial First Pitch. Below right: Breast Cancer survivors wave to the crowd during a pre-game ceremony.
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A DAY AT THE PARK
Over 200 patients, families and medical staff formed a gold ribbon in center field as part of the Red Sox “Going Gold” for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Each year, the Red Sox host several events at the
helps to identify breast cancer survivors to invite
ballpark to help raise money and create awareness
to the park for a VIP experience and pre-game
for community partners. With access to the field,
recognition, while each September, we “Go Gold”
equipment, as well as Red Sox alumni, several
for Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at
non-profits such as Action for Boston Community
Fenway Park.
Development (ABCD), the Genesis Foundation for Children and the Jimmy Fund are able to raise significant funds to support key programs.
In 2018, the Red Sox hosted the 4th annual “Girls of Summer”, a day when 50 women have the opportunity to participate in clinics led by Red
During the season, the Community Relations
Sox coaches, ask questions to President and CEO
department also creates special days for those
Sam Kennedy and other senior leaders, as well
affected by breast cancer and pediatric cancer.
as chat with Alex Cora and meet a player.
On Mother’s Day, Susan G. Komen® New England
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Community Relations
PLAYERS PITCHING IN
Xander enjoys a laugh as a patient from Shriner’s Hospital hits some balls in the home clubhouse.
While most people are watching what the players
Also, in partnership with Make-A-Wish, players
are doing on the field, what is most impactful is
are able to spend time with children from all over
the connections they are able to make off of it.
the country who are facing a terminal illness.
Whether visiting with sick children, or giving
In 2018, Chris Sale welcomed veterans’ groups as
special behind-the-scenes access to veterans,
well as pediatric patients each month to enjoy
Red Sox coaches and players have the special
games from a suite. Rick Porcello donated premium
opportunity to bring smiles and tears of joy to
tickets throughout the year to underserved youth.
those who need it most.
Dustin Pedroia continued his relationship with
Throughout the season, players engage with
veterans through his Pedroia’s Platoon program
patients at Boston-area hospitals in a variety of
sponsored by New Balance. Jackie Bradley, Jr.
ways. Aside from being able to visit kids bedside,
and Brock Holt also enhanced their captainships
they are also able to share a laugh by participating
with the Red Sox Scholars and Jimmy Fund,
in lip-synch battles, playing video games, or even
respectively, by meeting with participants in
coloring or playing catch in hospital play rooms.
each program once per homestand.
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Left: Joe Kelly, Rick Porcello, Eduardo Rodriguez and David Price visit a young patient at Boston Children’s Hospital. Middle left: JD Martinez signs a ball for a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Middle right: Chris Sale plays video games with a fan. Lower left: Jackie Bradley Jr. speaks at an event to celebrate the life of Jackie Robinson.
Above: Dustin Pedroia and Rick Porcello snap a selfie with a patient from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Above and below: Hard at work, the ladies spent a Saturday building as part of Habitat for Humanity.
Above: Players and wives collected toys for Boston Children’s Hospital.
Right: Chelsea Barnes, Kelli Pedroia, Lakyn Holt and Georgia Nua at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl.
Below: Erin Bradley and Ashley Kelly answering calls at the Jimmy Fund Radio-telethon.
Over
$22,000
raised for RESPOND, a domestic violence prevention agency.
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PLAYERS’ WIVES GO TO BAT Red Sox players’ wives and families play an
hosted a Christmas in July collection for Boston’s
active and vital role in the community through
Children’s Hospital. Carolyn Pomeranz led a group
their outreach and charitable efforts. Each year
of ladies to model in the 5th annual Christopher’s
the group dedicates their time and resources to
Haven Fashion Show in May. And for the second
impactful events such as the Red Sox Foundation’s
straight year, the wives organized a “My Favorite
“Picnic in the Park” and the “From Fenway to the
Things” basket auction, this time to benefit
Runway” fashion show, Boston’s Healthcare for
RESPOND. Tiffany Price also organized a project
the Homeless “Sox for Socks” collection, the
with Habitat for Humanity, where the wives broke
Greater Boston Food Bank’s “Strike out Hunger”
out the tools to help build a home.
drive, and the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl.
The Red Sox wives can always be counted on to
They also chip in to support other worthy causes.
spread cheer through random acts of kindness,
In 2018, Kelli Pedroia hosted her 3rd baby shower
hospital visits, serving food at soup kitchens,
for the spouses of deployed or seriously injured
answering phones for the Jimmy Fund radio-
members of the military in partnership with
telethon, and countless other ways.
Operation Shower. Susannah and Mitch Moreland
Above: Kelli and Dustin Pedroia host Operation Shower.
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MAKING BEAUTIFUL DREAMS COME TRUE Each summer since 2004, the Red Sox bring 10
back by helping to build houses for families in
American teenagers to the Dominican Republic
need in the village of El Mamon. By the end of
to play baseball at the Red Sox Academy with
the 10 days together, a bond is made not just
their teen counterparts. Founded by philan-
between the young men from different parts of
thropist Charlene Englehard, Lindos SueĂąos,
the world, but between the ballplayers and the
or Beautiful Dreams, is more than a baseball
families of El Mamon.
program. It is a way for these youth to give
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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT JETBLUE PARK Spring comes early for the community in Fort
that helps families affected by Autism Spectrum
Myers, Florida when Red Sox camp officially
Disorder. On another spring afternoon, pitchers
opens at jetBlue Park each February. In 2018 as
Chris Sale joined Johnson, Scott and Kelly at the
part of the annual Lee County Week of Service,
Golisano Children’s Hospital, visiting pediatric
pitchers Brian Johnson and Robby Scott, along
patients’ bedsides. The annual Swings for the
with Red Sox front office members, played games
Sox golf tournament raised money for Lee County
and helped with school work at the African
Red Sox Scholarships bringing the five-year
Caribbean American Center (AFCAAM), while
total to $265,000, enough for 53 scholarships
Brock Holt and Joe Kelly made paintings and
of $5,000 each.
played kickball with Family Initiative, a group
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Special Thanks to our Donors* CHARITABLE DONORS 360 Destination Group The Acorn Foundation Air National Guard Joan & Bill Alfond American Student Assistance John Anderson Richie Andrews Aramark Sports & Entertainment Melissa Armata Jonathan Arnold Benjamin Asper BAE Systems Brendan Bailey Bank of America Barefoot Wines Chris Barr Stephen Barry The Baupost Group Lawrence Bavis Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Biogen Foundation BJs Wholesale Club Wayne Bloom Bloomingdale’s Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation, Inc Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Boston Duck Tours Boston Red Sox Timothy Boucher G. Andy Boughton Brewster Ambulance Amy Brodeur Michael Brothwell Cindy Brown Roger Brown Burke Distributers Cheryl Cachat David Calvani David Camara CarGurus Michael Carrier John Casey The Charles E Harwood Trust Charles Engelhard Foundation Anmarie Ciccolo Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company Seth Cioffari Nicholas Collins Stephen Columbia Commonwealth Cares Construction Training LLC Corvias Foundation Coughlin Family Foundation Joseph Cozzolino Erin Crafts Cross Financial Corp William W Cruikshank CTP Boston 44
CVS CVS Health Foundation Dan & Terese Heintzelman Family Foundation Dana Farber Cancer Institute Daymark Solutions Dell Technologies Deloitte Thomas DiBenedetto Dirtywater Fund District 13 MBDL DLD Builders DMB Financial William Dodge George Dolbec Andrew Dolben David Dombrowski The Doris L. Benz Trust Charles Dumbaugh Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Michael & Donna Egan Elevate Communications Doug Emby ENGIE Ernst & Young ESPN FedEx Fenway Sports Management First Lieutenant Derek S Hines Memorial Fund Robert Fisher Brendan Fitzgerald Neil Flanigan Silvia Flavin Jason Flegler Robert Friedman Foley Hoag Ford Motor Company William Forest Courtney Forrester Forty Niners Football Company, LLC Foster-Miller Foundation To Be Named Later Franklin Sports Inc. Frederick O. Watson Foundation Fusion Academy Mariana Gay Shaun Gehring General Dynamics Electric Boat General Dynamics Mission Systems Gilbane Earl Gochey Maggie Gold Seelig Amy Golov Grant Thornton Phill Gross Jacqueline Gufrovich Carl Guild Vernon Hamel
Lawrence Hamelsky Charles Hamilton Joan Hamlett Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation Rich Hassan Deborah Heath-Maki Steve Heggelke Hertz Corporation Civic Action Fund Committee Highland Street Foundation Tom Holland James Holzman Homes for Heroes HP Hood Andrea Hoyt David Hummel Income Research & Management Ipswitch Inc J. Derenzo Co Rich Jackson jetBlue Airways Pliny Jewell IV JLL JM Cox Family Management, LLC J. Marshall Associates John Hancock John W. Henry Family Foundation Jones Day Jenny Joyce Kaspersky Lab,Inc. Kelleher Family Charitable Trust Kerri Kennedy Shazzia Khan KIND Snacks John King King-White Family Foundation, Inc. Seth Klarman Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Kohl’s Jason Kotowski Nick Kyratzis Lack and Cogan Gary Lanctot Jay Layden Learning By Giving Foundation Lee Memorial Health Systems Gregg Lemkau Janice Leone Letters Foundation Kara Libby Joseph Linnehan Live Nation Dana Lopes Michael Losa Derek Lowe Mike Lowell Christopher Lynch
The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation The Lynch Foundation MA Health Connector Major League Baseball Charities, Inc. Major League Basball Urban Youth Fund Arcangelo Mariano Isabella Mariano Phyllis Marino Ray Martin Matrix Capital Management Company LLC Erin Mazman Peter McAvoy Peter McCance The McCance Foundation Loretta McClary Robert McDonald Donna McGaughey Sean McGrail Theresa McGuinness Pamela McKinney Brendan J. McLane Michael Melisi The Mentor Network Group MetLife MGH MGM Mike Mikina John & Mary Mills George Mitchell William Mitchell Mohegan Sun Charles Moore Charles & Nancy Morrison Phillip Morse Stephen Mortimer Robert Mucci John Muckstadt Michael Muldowney Alison Murphy Thomas Murphy National Grid Neighborhood Health Plan NESN New Balance New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Jenny Noonan Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP Donald Ogden The O’Hanley Family Sean O’Neil Optum Pan Mass Challenge Partners Healthcare Pawtucket Red Sox Charitable Foundation Robert Peck Philip Pelletier Perfect Game, Inc.
Tracy Pfister Ellen Plapinger Andrea Pollard Prime Motor Group Ellen Quinn Rafanelli Events Edward Ramsey Raytheon Red Sox Fantasy Camps Regina Pizzeria Frank Resnek Robert R McCormick Foundation Nathaniel Robinson Richard Roper Alex Buffett Rozek RSM Boston RTN Federal Credit Union Lori Russo Craig Ryan David Salem Sam Galloway Ford Inc. Saquish Foundation Herbert Sargent Jim Schlesinger Elaine Schneider Jack Sebastian Richard Shakter Shearman & Sterling LLP Nathaniel Sides Lucy Simonian Julia Steele Sudbury for Wounded Warriors Suffolk Samantha Sullivan Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Target Dominic Taverna Carole & Judith Taylor Teammates for Kids Foundation Ted Williams Museum Stacey Tempesta The 2nd Lt TJ McGrath Charitable Foundation Inc Carol Terry TJX Companies Trader Joe’s Robert Travaglini The Trust Family Foundation Twins Enterprise Inc. Tyco Integrated Security Theresa Vradenburg Herb Wagner Waste Pro Scott Wayne Werner Family Foundation Linda Whitlock Winter Wyman The Winter-Lehman Family Foundation Youk’s Kids Paula Zavrl Michael Ziering ZipCar
*We appreciate each and every donation. Due to space limitations we only display donations of $2,500 or more.
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IN-KIND DONORS A&B Burgers Jessica Abrams Gregg Allen Aramark Sports & Entertainment Jonathan Arnold Jesse Baker Janet Baldassarre Karl Bandtel Barefoot Wines Jonathan Barry James Bertorelli William Bloom Christine Boe Francis Boggan Boloco Michael Bonney The Boston Beer Company Boston Beer Works Boston Parks & Rec Boston Red Sox Jackie Brenner John Cahaly David Camara Cask n’ Flagon Brenda & Michael Chartoff William W. Chin Chipotle John Chory Stephen Columbia John Connaughton Crane & Co. John Croteau William W. Cruikshank Jane Curtin Kalley Cutler Robert Day Anthony DeLuca Paul Deninger Adam DeSanctis Jennifer Dowdle Dennis Drinkwater Steve Eaves Jonah Egenolf Tom Feraco
Fresh Robert Friedlander Fuel America Game On Chad & Anne Gifford Janet Goldenberg Phill Gross Bern Haan Richard Hall Paul Hannigan Hotel Commonwealth Andrea Hoyt Paul Huchro Dan Ivascyn Jackrabbit Design jetBlue JNG Event Consulting Judith Jozefiak Morton Kahan Steven Karol KPMG Solomon Kumin Steven Lainoff Kathy Lane Frank Leighton Tom Leighton Keith Lemire Gregg Lemkau Mark Leventhal Elsie Levin Douglas Losordo Christopher Lynch John MacMillan Phyllis Marino Mario Russo Inc. George Massaro Brendan J. McLane Peter Mcteague Anthony Melfi Mark Messier Jonathan Miller Kyle Miller MiniLuxe Michele Mittelman Ashley Morris
Phillip Morse NESN New Balance N.J. Nicholas Thomas O’Connor Sean O’Donnell Panera Bread Anthony Parrelli Chris Pashos John Power PSAV Real Deal Regina Pizzeria Michael Rho Bill Richardson Stanley Riemer Richard Riordan Brett Robbins Steven Roberts William Rosensweig Steven Ruse Steven Samuel Christopher Sansoucie Joseph F. Savage Sheldon Scott Jack Sebastian Marc Seidner Scott Sisson James Skeffington Jeannette Skoropowski Paul Sullivan Ken Surabian Teddie’s Peanut Butter John Tresca Charles Tyler Rene Umanzor United Liquors Tom Wagner John Waldron Robert Webster John M. White Richard Wilcon Timothy Wilde Reed Woodworth Yard House Zipcar
RED SOX FOUNDATION STAFF Rebekah Salwasser Executive Director
Michael Blume
Program Specialist
Kirsten Martin
Senior Development Officer
Kathy Meins
Executive Assistant
Rico Mochizuki
Assistant Director, Programs & Operations
Francesca Pelletier Events Coordinator
Tyler Petropulos
Senior Manager of Programs
Brad Schoonmaker Director of Programs
Jake Siemering
Development Coordinator
Blondin St. Jusme Fellow
Emily Van Dam
Accounting Manager
Jeff White Treasurer
Lidia Zayas
Program Specialist
COMMUNITY RELATIONS STAFF Pam Kenn
Vice President, Community, Alumni & Player Relations
Sarah Narracci
Senior Director, Community & Player Relations
Kathryn Quirk
Community Partnerships & Player Relations Manager
Sheri Rosenberg
Alumni & Player Relations Manager
Olivia Irving
Community Relations Coordinator
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