COMMUNITYNEWSLETTER

As the 2014 baseball season begins, we celebrate a very busy off season full of im-portant community efforts and meaning-ful charitable impact. In 2013, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foun-dation raised a record 6.2 million dollars, in-cluding a 50/50 raffle

record of $1.6 million - that means D-backs fans scored nearly $800,000 in raffle prizes! The remaining $800,000 in charitable funds allowed the Arizona Diamondbacks Founda-tion to launch one of the most important com-munity programs to date. The D-backs Give Back Jersey program is highlighted in this is-sue and we hope you will take a moment and learn more about this incredible youth sports outreach program – funded by our loyal 50/50 supporters and fans. We know it is important to understand the impact of the funds raised and believe that fans will be proud of this new charitable initiative.

In the coming weeks, you will learn more about the location of our next “Diamonds Back” Field thanks to our partners at APS and the generous Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher who has chosen to be a part of this very special program. Our 34th “Diamonds Back” field is under construc-tion and will be unveiled on May 16th! Look for details in the next edition of our newsletter.

We hope you will join us on Sundays after the game for Kids Run the Bases for Phoenix Chil-dren’s Hospital. Every time a child crosses home plate, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will donate $1 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Look for exciting news from Paul Goldschmidt and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation in early May. Fans will have a unique way to share in Paul and his wife, Amy’s commitment to pro-vide hope and comfort to families at Phoenix Children’s.

D-backs Give Back has become an integral part of our culture and we are so proud to give back alongside our incredible fans. D-backs Give Back is a rallying cry and serves as a guiding force that shapes our organization’s efforts. We have invested more than $37.5 million in our community and will continue to find ways to en-gage those that share our passion for supporting our neighbors and the charities that are improv-ing lives. We welcome and cherish the involve-ment of our fans, our employees, our players, and our partners. When we work together to make this community a better place, the results are inspiring.

We will never stop working – we are deeply committed to this community and the people we serve. The baseball family is a very special family. We share an understanding of the lega-cy and tradition of the game and the important role that we play in supporting each other.

Debbie CastaldoVice President, Corporate and Community Impact

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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Letter from DEBBIE CASTALDO

CHAIRMANKEN KENDRICK

PRESIDENTMIKE KENNEDY

VICE PRESIDENTDERRICK M. HALL

TREASURERTOM HARRIS

BOARD OF DIRECTORSROY HENDRICKSON JR.

BRAD NELSEN

HOPE OZER

PATRICK PAUL

JIM SCUSSEL

ISAAC SERNA

MICHAEL YATES

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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DEBBIE CASTALDOVice PresidentCorporate & Community ImpactExecutive Director,Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation

PAULETTE PURNELLCoordinatorSpecial Events &Community Outreach

STAFF

JULIE ROMEROManager Multicultural & Partner Programs

TARA TRZINSKIManager Community Programs &Foundation Operations

ROBERT ITZKOWITZSr. Manager Community Events

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Evening on the Diamond presented by University of Phoenix is the signa-ture fundraising event of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. As the largest fundraiser for the Foundation, Evening on the Diamond has become an important tradition that kicks off the season each year. D-backs players and coaches including Miguel Mon-tero, Aaron Hill, Martin Prado, Mark Trumbo, Cody Ross, Paul Goldschmidt and many others enjoyed mingling with the Valley’s top companies and philanthropists.

The eighth annual event took place following the 2014 season opener in Australia. On Thursday, March 27th Chase Field served as a western back-drop for the “Denim on the Diamond” themed event for nearly 700 guests who enjoyed a live performance by country star, Jake Owen. Always a highlight of the evening, celebrity auctioneer Derrick Hall catapulted

the event’s live auction to nearly $900,000. The exciting auction line-up featured trips with the team, experiences around the world, a cus-tom 2014 Ford F-150 FX4 donated by Sanderson Ford and one-of-a-kind jewelry designed by Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry.

Guests generously contributed to the Big League Dreams campaign in sup-port of the D-backs Give Back jersey initiative. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, University of Phoenix, Western Refining and many other cor-porate partners are commitment to education and youth programs in our community.

The 2014 gala raised $1.9 million and has raised $12 million overall. Funds benefit charities and nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Arizona.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have teamed up with Parker & Sons Plumbing and A/C to showcase the important work of Special Olympics Arizona in an effort to raise chari-table funds and create an important commu-nity conversation about the growing number of Special Olympics Arizona athletes and student athletes from the Special Olympics Unified Sports program that are benefitting from the innovative, inclusive and inspiring programs of Special Olympics Arizona. The D-backs encourage fans to support Special Olympics Arizona by making a donation on-line at dbacks.com/everybodywins.

D-backs outfielder A.J. Pollock will host Special Olympics athletes at various events throughout the season. To help kick off the partnership, several Special Olympics ath-letes will form a spirit line to greet players as they take the field. Pollock has been as-sociated with Special Olympics since grade school. He befriended many Special Olym-pics athletes and student athletes while in Connecticut.

In addition to making a contribution on the D-backs Web site, fans can also help by call-ing on Parker & Sons for any of their Plumb-ing or A/C needs. Parker & Sons will donate $25 for each A/C system or water softener install and $5 for every maintenance or repair performed in 2014. Together, the D-backs and Parker & Sons hope to raise $400,000 to benefit Special Olympics Arizona.

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The second annual D-backs Race Against Cancer presented by the U of A Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s will take place on Saturday, May 3. The 5K and 1 mile Banana Boat Family Fun Walk will start and end at Chase Field. Each participant will receive an event shirt, event drawstring bag and a finisher medal. Top finishers in each age division will be recognized during a pre-game on-field ceremony. Proceeds from the D-backs Race Against Cancer will benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and will be distributed to Arizona nonprofits that provide screening, treatment and support for those dealing with cancer.

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D-BACKS GIVE BACK YOUTH JERSEY PROGRAM

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

This spring the Arizona Diamondbacks launched an innovative community program designed to support the advancement of youth baseball and softball across the state. Over 22,000 young athletes and their coaches celebrated Little League Opening Day in D-backs branded jerseys and corresponding caps.

The financial impact of the D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program has significantly offset diminishing resources and allowed the 30 leagues to make investments in other key areas. Youth league enrollment has increased with an unprecedented excitement for the D-backs association and big league quality uniforms. The more than 75 color combinations include the traditional Sedona Red, white, black and gray style as well as throwback colors purple and teal and unique options like camouflage and gold.

The 2014 leagues receiving jerseys and caps were Ahwatukee, Alhambra, Arcadia, Cactus Little League, Cactus Youth Baseball, Casa Grande, Chandler American, Chandler National, Chandler Youth Baseball, Deer Valley, Desert Ridge, Diamondback Little League, Dynamite Cal Ripken, Gila River, Gilbert, Goodyear, High Desert, Holiday Park, Litchfield Park, McCormick, Old Scottsdale Youth Baseball, Queen Creek, Ramms, Salt River, Scottsdale Cal Ripken, Shaw Butte, South Scottsdale, Tempe Guadalupe, Tempe Rio, Tempe South and Wickenburg.

Leagues interested in joining the 2015 expansion of the jersey program should visit dbacks.com/giveback for more information.

REGISTER NOW AT

REGISTRATION FEES THROUGH APRIL 23

D-BACKS RACE - 5K RUN (ALL AGES) $40*

1 MILE BANANA BOAT FAMILY FUN WALK (13 AND OVER) $20*

1 MILE BANANA BOAT FAMILY FUN WALK (12 AND UNDER) $5**

*INCLUDES A VOUCHER FOR A GAME TICKET IN MAY OR JUNE

**OPTION TO PURCHASE A DISCOUNTED GAME TICKET

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D-BACKS LICENSE PLATESShow your D-backs spirit and support for both the team and the Foundation by purchasing a D-backs License Plate. For just $25 a year you can display your enthusiasm everywhere you go! Order your plate online at servicearizona.com. $17 from each plate benefits the Arizona Dia-mondbacks Foundation. To date over $1 million from D-backs License Plates has been donated to education initiatives across Arizona.

D-BACKS GIVE BACK 50/50 RAFFLE SUPPORTED BY WESTERN REFINING The 50/50 Raffle raised more than $1 million in its first season. Last season, the Arizona Diamond-backs Foundation 50/50 Raffle supported by West-ern Refining surpassed year one with $1.6 million.

The 2014 raffle is off to a great start compared to the first six games of the 2013 season.

Tickets can be purchased through the 6th inning for $2 each, 3 for $5, 10 for $10 or 25 for $20 in the stands from an enthusiastic raffle ticket seller and at the D-backs Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse behind section 131. The winning raffle number is announced at the end of the seventh inning with the winner receiving 50 percent of the announced jackpot. The other half benefits the Arizona Diamond-backs Foundation to support youth baseball field development and sports outreach across the state of Arizona.

THE NUMBERS…2013 Opening Day: $35,970 jackpot2014 Opening Day: $51,640 jackpot

First six games of 2013: $86,322 jackpotFirst six games of 2014: $109,679 jackpot

DONATE For more than 17 years, the Arizona Diamondbacks ownership group, employees, players, corporate partners and fans have been working to-gether to “give back” to those in need of a helping hand in our com-munity. The award-winning community efforts of our Foundation are fo-cused on impact areas that include homelessness, indigent healthcare, veterans, education and children’s programs of all types. In addition, the Foundation has created strategic programs that address the needs of teachers, police and firefighters.

Since forming the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation in 1997, a year before the expansion team took the field in 1998, the D-backs and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation have made charitable contributions totaling $37.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout Arizona.

Visit dbacks.com/giveback for more information or to “give back” with a contribution to one of the many programs or to join the fight against cancer.

MYSTERY BALLSupport the D-backs Foundation by purchasing a baseball signed by one of your D-backs favorites. Fans can purchase a Mystery Ball box containing an autographed baseball signed by D-backs play-ers, coaches and alumni. Funds raised benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and are used to support youth sports and education initiatives.

Mystery Ball sales begin when gates open at section 130. Quantities are limited. 2014 dates include: Saturday, April 26, Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, August 30.

PLAY BALL FUNDEach month during the 2014 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation together with Chase and Western Refining will award ten $1,000 grants to Arizona based youth sports teams. Any Arizona youth team, league or organization can apply for funds to support player equipment, training for youth players or coaches, assistance with fees and expenses or facility improvements. Apply at dbacks.com/playball

D-BACKS “GIVING BACK” VOLUNTEER CORPSGiving back is part of our culture. Throughout the year the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation hosts various community events. Join the volunteer corps at dbacks.com/vol-unteer to receive email notifications of upcoming opportunities.

HOW YOU CAN GIVE BACK