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The Strength
Community Champions report
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Roberto Clemente Awards in the past four years
More generous sports franchises in baseball or New England
1st recipient of Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence
World Championships in 10 years
Dear Friends, This past year was unlike any other in Boston; we all know that.
Think about it:
We were all so proud of how our town responded to the Boston
An ambitious middle-schooler dreams of college.
Marathon tragedy. And we were so proud of how our players
An energetic ballplayer dreams of the majors.
responded. I’ve never seen us more unified—in the city and at
A courageous veteran dreams of healing wounds.
Fenway Park. The community connection was never stronger. For me, it was wonderful to return to the Red Sox in 2013, and to dive into the work of the Red Sox Foundation. It has long been my passion to make impossible dreams come true. I had the honor of being part of a team that achieved that on the field, and I now have the honor of being part of a team that achieves that off the field.
A caring mom dreams of being safe at home. An innocent child dreams of being healthy. These are the dreams of the families of New England. These are the dreams that the Red Sox Foundation tries to make come true. Thank you for welcoming me back so warmly, and thank you for participating in the good work and good deeds of our Red Sox Foundation. See you in the community, Tim Wakefield Honorary Chairman
The Jimmy Fund
Red Sox Scholars
Days of Service
RBI
Dimock
Home Base Program
Coming Together as One Five days after two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon broke a city’s heart, but not its spirit, Boston came together as One for a communal convocation at Fenway Park. The April 20 ceremony brought together Dustin Pedroia and Marathon legend Dick Hoyt; David Ortiz and future Boston Police Commissioner William Evans; ordinary citizens-turned-extraordinary heroes and patients just released from the hospital. The day was awash with the thickest of emotions. Surprising us all was Neil Diamond, who spontaneously flew from L.A. to Boston that morning to sing “Sweet Caroline,” the Fenway Park anthem that fans in ballparks throughout baseball – including New York fans in Yankee Stadium—had sung that week in the spirit of brotherhood. 2
For you, Boston Moments after Neil Diamond’s performance, Daniel Nava launched a 3-run homer to win the game and cap a day we will not soon forget. Jonny Gomes displays the symbol of strength, as the Red Sox that day wore Boston on their home jerseys, and affixed a “B Strong” insignia that they would wear with pride the rest of the season.
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WEEI’s Mike Salk and Michael Holley flank Larry Lucchino and Tom Werner with the Jimmy Fund’s Suzanne Fountain at the 12th Annual Radio-Telethon.
The Jimmy Fund No cause is more dear to the heart of the Red Sox than the fight against cancer. In 2013, the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund celebrated the 60th anniversary of their legendary partnership. As far back as 1947, Ted Williams would visit oncology pioneer Dr. Sidney Farber and his youngsters while on his way to Fenway Park. The club formally adopted the Jimmy Fund as its official team charity in 1953, and the flourishing relationship remains the longest in professional sports. The Red Sox offer care, hope, and smiles to adults and children – while passionately raising millions of essential dollars for cancer research. The Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on WEEI and NESN, which the Red Sox created in 2002, has now generated more than $34 million. The calendar is dotted with Jimmy Fund Fantasy Days at Fenway Park and visits from players throughout the year. The Red Sox provide tickets, autographed items, and a portion of the proceeds from Massachusetts’ special Red Sox license plates. In their 60-year partnership, the Red Sox organization has contributed and helped the Jimmy Fund raise well over a hundred million dollars. The Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund: Teammates for Life.
Top: Andrew Bailey and Craig Breslow bring smiles to a Jimmy Fund patient. Jason Varitek and Lisa Scherber thrill a child on the field.
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President/CEO Larry Lucchino, Red Sox executives, and players congratulate the Red Sox Scholars on the field at Fenway Park.
Red Sox Scholars Each year, the Red Sox Foundation awards college scholarships of $10,000 to 10 academically talented, financially challenged Boston middle schoolers. The Red Sox Scholars Program, presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has provided mentoring, tutoring, and extraordinary experiences on the baseball field. Winner of Major League Baseball’s first-ever Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence, the program funds the dream of college. The Red Sox Scholars Program: Education for Life.
Opening doors for academically talented, financially disadvantaged students.
Top: Two Scholars also receive scholarships from the Tiger Woods Foundation. Red Sox Scholars perform the National Anthem at Fenway Park. Above: Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry helps fund 18-year-old Bethanie Royality-Lindman’s dream of college.
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A jubilant class of college-bound New England high school seniors
New England Service Scholarships Beyond the Red Sox Scholars program in Boston, the Red Sox Foundation in 2014 will award 95 college scholarships to high school seniors throughout New England. The recipients will each receive $1,000 in recognition of their community service. The program has grown from 10 scholarships in New Hampshire in 2010, to 25 in 2011, to 35 in 2012 when it added 10 in Rhode Island. In 2013, 55 scholarships—to 35 students in New Hampshire and 20 in Rhode Island— were awarded, bringing the total number bestowed to 135. In 2014, the record-high 95 recipients will comprise 40 in New Hampshire, 25 in Rhode Island, and 10 each in Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont. In Rhode Island and Connecticut, the program receives funds from Red Sox Foundation license plates, introduced in 2011 and 2013, respectively. In the area of education, the Red Sox Foundation, at year’s end, will have committed college scholarships to 240 middle schoolers in Boston and 230 high schoolers beyond Boston. The Red Sox Foundation: Providing college scholarships for the families of New England.
Linda Pizzuti Henry rewards 18-year-old Rachel Avard of New Hampshire for her community service.
The Red Sox Foundation will award 95 college scholarships to high school seniors throughout New England in 2014. 9
recreation
Children & Teens using baseball and softball to promote non-violent conflict resolution, resistance to drugs and alcohol, health and fitness, and educational achievement for at-risk teens 10
The Red Sox Foundation revives baseball, softball, and smiles in the inner city.
Rookie League and RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) For children and teens ages 5 to 18, the Red Sox Foundation funds and operates the Rookie League and RBI programs. Both connect children with baseball and softball while teaching life lessons. Rookie League embraces youngsters, 5-12, while RBI— Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities—reaches out to teens, 13-18. The programs, instituted by Major League Baseball, teach at-risk teens about non-violent conflict resolution, resistance to drugs and alcohol, health and fitness, and educational achievement. More than 2,000 children participated in 2013, which began in April with a visit from Daniel Nava (pictured at right) on “RBI Opening Day” at Jim Rice Field. Later, two teams traveled to a regional tournament in New York, and finally, 80 more participants attended Red Sox postseason games at Fenway Park, thanks to Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig and Major League Baseball. The Red Sox continued to support or operate other extraordinary and innovative programs as well. The Boston Area Church League enjoyed its 12th season, Red Sox Children’s Retreats enjoyed their 11th, and the Lindos Sueños program enjoyed its 10th. The Red Sox Foundation:
Helping children play ball for life.
Through the years, these programs relied on the devotion of RBI Director Jose Ruiz (pictured top left, fourth from left), who retired from his post after the 2013 season. As he continues his service as a Boston Police Officer, the Red Sox Foundation, and the thousands of children who benefitted from his dedication, give him our thanks and best wishes. 11
social services
Dimock provides services to more than 76,000 patients annually from the Boston area. 12
Healing and caring for the community for over 150 years.
The Dimock Center in Roxbury The Dimock Center in Roxbury, led by new President and CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, is Boston’s largest and most comprehensive health and human services agency. In her first year as president, Dr. Minter-Jordan has been influential in linking Dimock to world-class institutions, such as the Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Partner’s Healthcare. “One of the most important ways of communicating our stories is through building and developing key relationships with our partners throughout the city,” she said. Dimock’s campus provides a holistic approach that offers patients and clients comprehensive services and care. In 2013, Dimock accommodated more than 76,000 health visits from children and families from Boston’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. In June, women from the Red Sox front office visited the facility, speaking with women while also painting murals and distributing goods. For 12 years, the Red Sox Foundation has supported Dimock’s services, such as pediatric aids initiatives, after-school programming, behavioral health support, and GED preparation. The Red Sox Foundation has also operated Service Days (including the Red Sox Baseball Operations staff pictured above), sponsored by Mansfield-based Covidien. Red Sox volunteers have renovated the children’s facility, detox center, and homeless shelter. The Dimock Center: Simply saving lives.
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Supporting our veterans
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The Home Base Program The Red Sox produced rewarding results on and off the field during the 109th World Series in 2013. After the conclusion of Game 1, which was dedicated to military veterans and their families, MLB Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig (pictured above), Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner (pictured right), and Red Sox legends visited the new Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to see the influence of the Home Base Program on the lives of veterans. Created by Werner in 2009, the Home Base Program treats veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who have Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress. These “invisible wounds of war” affect as many as 30 percent of our veterans. The partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital provides confidential clinical care as well as counseling for their families. It also provides funding for innovative research and educational outreach to health
professionals, clergy, social workers, and veterans. The Red Sox Foundation has provided more than $13 million to the Home Base Program since the program’s inception. Fenway Park is the site of the annual “Run to Home Base presented by New Balance.” Each year, more than 2,500 fans participate in the 9K run or 3-mile walk — and finish by crossing Fenway’s home plate. The Run to Home Base has raised more than $9 million in its first four years. Players and team representatives also visit wounded veterans in hospitals and provide game tickets to military members and their families. The Home Base Program: A most welcome touch of home. Top: An Army veteran has medals that impress a young child. Commissioner Selig, left, and Dr. Ross Zafonte visit Spaulding Rehab.
Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner spearheaded the creation of the Home Base Program.
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The Red Sox Wives
Offering Good Will Throughout New England The Red Sox Wives continued their longstanding tradition of giving back to the families of New England in 2013. Whether at established Jimmy Fund benefits, such as the Scooper Bowl and the Radio-Telethon, or through new charitable causes, they once again illustrated their championship efforts in helping others.
disadvantaged backgrounds at Belle of the Ball’s Boutique Day, and they helped select the essentials needed for the prom.
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, the Red Sox Wives, much like the Red Sox, came together to help those impacted. A visit with sweet treats to a Boston firstresponding police station brought smiles to faces. A “Mystery Ball” fundraiser at Fenway Park collected thousands of dollars for the One Fund.
They served dinner and spread cheer at the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, one of the nation’s poorest cities, and several pitched in with their husbands to help raise funds for children’s cancer research and treatment.
The Wives rounded up nearly 500 books for young children born into poverty with an inaugural book drive benefitting Room to Grow. Many Wives sponsored young girls from
They modeled the newest trends at the Red Sox Foundation’s 12th annual From Fenway to the Runway event and also helped select the Red Sox Scholars.
The Red Sox Wives: Every bit the champions their husbands are. Opposite page: Sue Farrell raises funds for the One Fund. Red Sox wives participate in a fashion show at Saks Fifth Avenue. Jamie Lavarnway and Kimberly Doubront raise money for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Top: Hyla Ross, Lindsay Buchholz, and Georgia Nua serve ice cream at the Scooper Bowl. Kelly Breslow answers the phone at the Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. Tiffany Ortiz, Jamie Manion, and Stacey Lucchino ride for Team 9 at the PMC. Above: Kelli Pedroia volunteers for Belle of the Ball.
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The Players Connect
Red Sox Players at the Foundation Welcome Home Party
The Players in the Community Among the most inspiring aspects of the remarkable 2013 season was the extraordinary embrace of the community by the Red Sox players. On their own, the team—to a man—took the initiative to demonstrate compassion and connection to so many who were affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy. Yet even beyond their outreach to survivors, to bereaved families, to street heroes, to first responders, to law enforcement, to doctors, to nurses, and to rehabilitation therapists, the players demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to the families of New England. The manager, coaches, and players set a club record by making 515 appearances on behalf of the club—and that doesn’t even include the visits they made on their own or the work they did with their own foundations. And it doesn’t include the 225 appearances by Red Sox alumni. Their efforts were extraordinary; they were champions long before they were saturated in the suds of a champagne celebration. A personal visit from a player can touch someone’s life and bring hope and joy to a child or adult in need of a lift.
Opposite page: Dustin Pedroia captivates adoring Jimmy Fund children. Clay’s Buchholz Bowl was a night to remember for this child. Mike Napoli teaches the importance of staying in shape to RBI teens. Pedro Martinez brings smiles to Marathon heroes and survivors Carlos Arredondo and Jeff Bauman. Top: Jon Lester imparts the secrets of successful pitching. Above: David Ortiz makes a surprise visit to Rogers Middle School in Hyde Park on June 6. That night, “Big Papi” hit a game-winning, 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th. All of the children knew he hit it for them.
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Lee County In the second year at their new Spring Training home, JetBlue Park at Fenway South, the Red Sox continued their practice of community outreach in Lee County, Florida. A week of service included building and repairing houses, helping to provide food to the hungry, and lending a smile and helping hand to young fans. Even when players such as Dustin Pedroia, Ryan Lavarnway (both pictured below) or Manager John Farrell and the Baseball Operations staff (pictured on the opposite page) return to New England, the Red Sox render efforts and good deeds in Fort Myers and Lee County. The Red Sox and Lee County: A year-round community connection.
Opposite page, top: Jarrod Saltalamacchia leads a Red Sox effort packaging meals for those in need. Katie Haas, who leads the club’s Lee County business operations, raises funds for Lee County’s Education Foundation.
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The Red Sox Partners: Making dreams come true for the families of New England Pictured above
left to right
William Alfond Ted Alfond Thomas DiBenedetto Michael Egan David Ginsberg* Michael Gordon Seth Klarman Henry McCance Phil Morse*
John W. Henry Principal Owner
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Tom Werner Chairman
Larry Lucchino President / CEO
Not pictured: John Kaneb
Arthur Nicholas Bruce Rauner Frank Resnek Martin Trust Jeffrey Vinik Herb Wagner Sen. George Mitchell (Senior Advisor) * Vice-Chairman
Right: David Ortiz and Shane Victorino spread their championship spirit to the heart of Red Sox Nation. Jonny Gomes and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, together with Clubhouse Manager Tom McLaughlin, imagined and created a Boston 617 Strong jersey the night of April 15. It hung in the dugout the next day and every day thereafter. On November 2, the two stars presented it to Boston Marathon recipients as Mayor Menino’s third “Rolling Rally,” a World Series Parade, paused on Boylston at the Finish Line.
We thank you for the various ways you help to fund the programs of the Red Sox Foundation: • With a message on Fenway Park’s videoboard (visit redsoxfoundation.org). • With a contribution in honor or memory of a loved one. The honoree or family members receive a personal letter acknowledging your generous contribution. • By designating the Red Sox Foundation as a charity in lieu of gifts for your birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special occasion. • By adding the Red Sox Foundation as a qualified 501(c)3 to your Employee Matching Gift Program. • By making a small automatic monthly donation from your bank account. • By texting RSF to 20222 to make a $10 donation. (Answer YES to confirm.) • By simply mailing a donation to the Red Sox Foundation, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215. • By making a donation online at redsoxfoundation.org. • And of course, by supporting our fundraising events throughout the year. 23
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Charitable Score
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Red Sox Foundation DONATIONS and Funding of Charitable Programs:
$34.2 Million Total raised by the Red Sox Foundation for the Home Base Program (since 2009): $13 Million Total Red Sox Foundation support $2.7 Million for the Red Sox Scholars Program: Total raised in the Red Sox Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on WEEI and NESN:
$68,000,000 Total Red Sox Foundation support for Children’s Athletics Programs: Total donated by Red Sox Foundation to The Dimock Center: Total raised by the Run to Home Base Presented by New Balance (2010-2013):
$1.6 Million $1 Million $9.4 Million
Red Sox Foundation Board Tom Werner, Chairman Larry Lucchino Joan Alfond Michael Egan Chad Gifford Michael Gordon Linda Pizzuti Henry Sean McGrail
Red Sox Foundation Staff Gena Borson Ania Burke Ron Burton, Jr. Martin Cawsey David Friedman Matt Jasie
Rico Mochizuki Tyler Petropulos Justin Prettyman Jeff White
Red Sox Community Relations Staff Sarah Narracci Sheri Rosenberg Kathryn Quirk Nick Dion
Our Thanks to Our Friends and Charitable Sponsors Covidien Ace Ticket Amgen ANC Sports Enterprises Aramark Bank of America BAE Systems The Baupost Group Beacon Capital Partners Jim Beam Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr. The Boston Beer Company The Boston Foundation BoSox Club Boston Globe/Boston.com Mike Boyle Mary Breiter Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Citizens Bank Conover Tuttle Pace Cross Insurance Custom Cable CVS Caremark Charity Classic Deutsche Bank The Ebersol Family Edwards, Wildman, Palmer LLP Ernst & Young Fenway Ambassadors Funai Electric
Neal Fisher Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Goodwin-Procter, LLP Hess Highland Street Foundation Home Goods HP Hood Jack McCormick Hotel Commonwealth Isabella Products JetBlue Airways Klarman Family Foundation Art Kelly John and Mary Mills The Corvias Group Greg Lemkau Mark Lev Peter and Carolyn Lynch Foundation Martignetti Liquors Larry Marino Learning by Giving McKenney Construction Mix 104.1/WBMX New England Patriots Foundation NER Construction Management NESN New Balance MIke O’Malley Mike Offner Rebecca Pacheco Pitching in for Kids Poland Spring
Red Sox Productions Susan and Terry Ragon RBI Coaches and volunteers Residence Inn at Marriott Jose Ruiz Saks Fifth Avenue Pat Sandora The Shamrock Foundation Shearman & Sterling, LLP Sports Images Suffolk Construction The Sunshine Lady Foundation Target Corporation
Report Produced By: MORE Advertising, Donna Latson Gittens, Designed by: Jill Pertuso Photography courtesy of the Boston Red Sox
Tickets for Charity Tiger Woods Foundation TJ Maxx Carol Troxell Wagner Family Foundation Waste Management WEEI – Entercom Wharf Industries John White Wise Foods, Inc. Vinik Family Foundation Yawkey Foundation Sarah Youngelson
Special Thanks: Sean McGrail, President and the entire NESN team Ben Cherington, Executive Vice President/General Manager Sam Kennedy, Executive Vice President/COO Jonathan Gilula, Executive Vice President/Business Affairs Dr. Charles Steinberg, Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor to the President / CEO Ed Weiss, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & General Counsel, FSG Troup Parkinson, Senior Vice President/Client Services Sarah McKenna, Vice President/Fan Services & Entertainment Pam Kenn, Senior Director of Public Affairs Zineb Curran, Director of Corporate Communications Kevin Gregg, Director of Media Relations
We thank Mayor Thomas M. Menino for his extraordinary leadership, especially in 2013, and congratulate him for the decades of dedicated service he gave, and the historic contributions he made, to the city he loves.
Volunteer with Red Sox Foundation Nation! Red Sox Foundation Nation volunteers have renovated children’s centers and veterans’ recreation facilities in our community, sent packages to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, worked at local food banks and shelters, and assisted local nonprofits. Volunteers also help fundraise
through game day raffles and at special team charity events. In and out of season, the Red Sox Foundation hosts regular volunteer nights. To learn more about how you can be a member of our charitable team, please visit: www.redsoxfoundation.org. 25
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