From a press release at Phillies.com:
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In addition to the September 7 collection at games, MLB and the Players Association are joining efforts to contribute $1 million. Overall, MLB's relief plan is expected to generate more than $3 million in aid for the hurricane victims.
All players on September 7 will wear a Red Cross patch, emblematic of the relief effort, and the Red Cross logo along with the telephone number to call in donations will appear on the sides of the bases. The 15 visiting teams on September 7 will host relief collection efforts on days of their choosing.
Drop-ins and graphics will appear on all baseball telecasts starting tonight, locally and nationally.
From now through the end of the season, MLB.com will donate $1 to the relief effort for every purchase made on the website.
The Phillies are also doing additional fundraising:All players on September 7 will wear a Red Cross patch, emblematic of the relief effort, and the Red Cross logo along with the telephone number to call in donations will appear on the sides of the bases. The 15 visiting teams on September 7 will host relief collection efforts on days of their choosing.
Drop-ins and graphics will appear on all baseball telecasts starting tonight, locally and nationally.
From now through the end of the season, MLB.com will donate $1 to the relief effort for every purchase made on the website.
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Monday and Tuesday, (September 5-6): fans who wish to donate in advance of Wednesday's game may do so at specially designated locations inside the First Base, Third Base and Left Field Gates.
Starting Friday, September 9 and for the rest of the homestand: fans may again contribute upon entering Citizens Bank Park (the homestand ends September 15).
After the conclusion of the first inning (except September 7), donations will be accepted at Guest Services (behind Sections 112 and 318) and two Ashburn Alley locations, the Phillies Charities, Inc., kiosk and Citizens Bank kiosk. Citizens Ballpark Bankers, who are at every Phillies game greeting fans and passing out special treats, will oversee the donations at the Citizens Bank kiosk.
The collection locations will be staffed by Phillies employees, who are volunteering their time, and celebrity guests. The celebrity guests on Monday (September 5) will be Phillies Alumni Ruben Amaro Jr., Ozzie Virgil and Mike Rogodzinski.
Cash or checks will be accepted. Credit cards will not be honored.
Fans who donate will receive information on Red Cross blood donation efforts. The Phillies and the Red Cross on August 13 conducted a blood donation drive at Citizens Bank Park. Over 500 people donated blood that day. (Monday night is Bobby Abreu Figurine Night. All fans will receive a 7\" action figurine of Abreu, courtesy of the American Red Cross.)
Phillies Charities, Inc., will conduct a special silent auction of autographed baseball memorabilia by the current Phillies players and Phillies Alumni on Monday night (September 5).
The Silent Auction will take place from 5:35 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the First Base Gate Plaza. Proceeds will also be donated to the Relief Fund.
Among the items in the auction are bats, baseballs and uniform jerseys signed by Mike Schmidt and Robin Roberts, two Hall of Famers; Chase Utley, Billy Wagner, Pat Burrell, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu and other current players.
In addition to the contributions from the fans and the money raised from the silent auction, Phillies Charities, Inc., will make a contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Starting Friday, September 9 and for the rest of the homestand: fans may again contribute upon entering Citizens Bank Park (the homestand ends September 15).
After the conclusion of the first inning (except September 7), donations will be accepted at Guest Services (behind Sections 112 and 318) and two Ashburn Alley locations, the Phillies Charities, Inc., kiosk and Citizens Bank kiosk. Citizens Ballpark Bankers, who are at every Phillies game greeting fans and passing out special treats, will oversee the donations at the Citizens Bank kiosk.
The collection locations will be staffed by Phillies employees, who are volunteering their time, and celebrity guests. The celebrity guests on Monday (September 5) will be Phillies Alumni Ruben Amaro Jr., Ozzie Virgil and Mike Rogodzinski.
Cash or checks will be accepted. Credit cards will not be honored.
Fans who donate will receive information on Red Cross blood donation efforts. The Phillies and the Red Cross on August 13 conducted a blood donation drive at Citizens Bank Park. Over 500 people donated blood that day. (Monday night is Bobby Abreu Figurine Night. All fans will receive a 7\" action figurine of Abreu, courtesy of the American Red Cross.)
Phillies Charities, Inc., will conduct a special silent auction of autographed baseball memorabilia by the current Phillies players and Phillies Alumni on Monday night (September 5).
The Silent Auction will take place from 5:35 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the First Base Gate Plaza. Proceeds will also be donated to the Relief Fund.
Among the items in the auction are bats, baseballs and uniform jerseys signed by Mike Schmidt and Robin Roberts, two Hall of Famers; Chase Utley, Billy Wagner, Pat Burrell, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu and other current players.
In addition to the contributions from the fans and the money raised from the silent auction, Phillies Charities, Inc., will make a contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund.