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2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Going beyond the ballpark and into our community.

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Since 1954, the Baltimore Orioles have given back to the local community by becoming involved in a variety of area programs and initiatives, as well as creating new opportunities for assistance. Through OriolesREACH, the organization reaches out to our neighbors to help our fans improve their daily lives. In addition to partnering with existing charities and organizations, the Orioles have also established a collection of new initiatives. This Annual Report serves as a brief summary of some of the efforts that have taken place during the past year both in the communities we serve and at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

You can help our REACH grow.

Donating to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation or Shannon’s Fund helps us touch more lives, build more connections, and help more of our neighbors experience a better life. What’s more…it’s simple.

To donate online, visit OriolesREACH.com and click on any of the “donate” tabs for the Charitable Fund or Shannon’s Fund. Or, you can mail a check made payable to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation to the following address:

OriolesREACH Attention: Donations 333 West Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Player and Mascot Appearances

One of the clearest examples of the Orioles reaching out into the community is when Orioles players and coaches appear at various functions and events in our neighborhoods. Even the Oriole Bird has “flown” to over 200 destinations in the community since last season. This year, fans have also had the opportunity to meet their favorite players including Brian Roberts, Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, Jeremy Guthrie and Ty Wigginton at various locations throughout Birdland. To find out where your favorite current or former Orioles are appearing next, visit OriolesREACH.com and click on “Community Calendar.”

Nick and Christina Markakis and The Right Side Foundation

2009 and 2010 marked a successful launch of The Right Side Foundation, a non-profit charity established by outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife Christina to help distressed and disadvantaged youth throughout Maryland. The Foundation provides activities and initiatives for children including “Fun for 21,” a program which selects 21 children from different community groups to participate in monthly trips ranging from museum visits and Orioles games to outdoor activities. The foundation also continued its annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Patterson Park on August 8 following the Orioles vs. White Sox game.

In September of 2009, Nick and Christina made a $75,000 donation to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation specifically to support the Baltimore RBI League, Baltimore City School education programs and Shannon’s Fund.

In recognition of all Nick has done in the community, he was also selected as the 2009 Orioles nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy. As the team’s nominee, Chevy presented Nick with a check for $7,500 to The Right Side Foundation.

ORiOLES iN THE COMMUNiTYEach year, the Baltimore Orioles donate time, money, tickets, autographed memorabilia and other resources to help countless charitable organizations, schools, and civic groups throughout Birdland. Here is a list of groups the team has helped in the past year:

A Step Closer Foundation, Inc.

A/C Power, Colver Power Project

Abandoned Pet Rescue

Aberdeen Board of Parks & Recreation, Inc.

Academy for College and Career Exploration and After School Matters

Academy of General Dentistry

Achievement & Rehabilitation Center

Adams County Children and Youth Services

Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center

Adelphi Elementary School

The After-School Institute

AFYA Baltimore, Inc

Albemarle High School

Alexander Okanlawon’s Autism Foundation

All Faith’s Food Bank

Alpha and Omega

ALS Association

ALS Les Turner Foundation

Alzheimers Association

America’s 9/11 Foundation

American Breast Cancer Foundation

American Cancer Society

The American Flag Foundation

American Heart Association

American Liver Foundation

American Red Cross

American Red Cross - Lower Shore Chapter

AMW Education Trust Fund

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Markakis Family Celebrates the Holidays

In November, Nick and Christina Markakis joined the Maryland Food Bank to deliver frozen turkeys to several Maryland families in need at the Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church in Catonsville. The Thanksgiving turkeys were purchased using money gathered during the 2009 Orioles Food Drive.

Then on December 3, the Markakis Family flipped the switch to illuminate the Washington Monument in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood as part of the city’s annual “Monumental Occasion,” the unofficial beginning to Baltimore’s holiday season.

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Dempsey Welcomes Holidays in Fells Point

O’s legend and MASN broadcaster Rick Dempsey lit the Great Tree in Broadway Square on December 5 as part of Fells Point’s Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration. The all-day event also featured horse drawn sleigh rides, live music, a parade of lighted boats, and even a visit from St. Nick.

Guthrie, Bergesen Play in BCF Tennis Challenge

In December, the Orioles once again sponsored the Orioles Challenge as part of the Baltimore Community Foundation Tennis Challenge.

O’s pitchers Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen took part in a doubles match, coached by Ravens players. Also, tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe joined fellow former world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport, current world No. 1 doubles stars Bob and Mike Bryan, and US Open stars Melanie Oudin and John Isner, for the event at the Baltimore Arena.

Since 1986, the BCF Tennis Challenge has raised more than $4 million for area charities through Orioles’ minority owner Pam Shriver’s partnership with the Baltimore Community Foundation.

31st Annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party

On December 9, 2009, several current and former Orioles teamed up to host students from Lakeland Elementary School at the ESPN Zone in Baltimore for the 31st Annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party. Players served free food and drinks to the children while 1983 World Series MVP and current MASN broadcaster Rick Dempsey once again played the role of Santa Claus, handing out presents to the participants. The children also joined the players upstairs in the Sports Arena for free games and activities.

FanFest Returns to the Convention Center

Marking its first return to the Baltimore Convention Center in three seasons, Orioles FanFest presented by the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomed more than 12,000 fans on January 23.

The huge and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed fan forums and autograph stations with current, former and future Orioles stars including Jeremy Guthrie, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, Brian Roberts, Luke Scott, Matt Wieters, Ty Wigginton, Jim Palmer, Boog Powell, Scott McGregor, Josh Bell, Brandon Snyder and more.

Other FanFest activities included ballpark tours, memorabilia sales, interactive games, clinics for children on a youth-sized baseball diamond, and the first chance to purchase game tickets for the 2010 season.

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Animal Rescue, Inc.

Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics Program

Arbutus Elementary School

The Arc of Delaware

The Arc of Loudoun

Ardmore Elementary

Arlington Elementary

Arlington Pediatric Center

Armistead Gardens Elementary and Middle Schools

Arrow Child & Family Services

ASCE Maryland Section

Ashburton Elementary School PTA

The Assateague Peoples Tribe

Autism Speaks

Autistic Children’s Support Group

Ave Maria Preparatory School

Avon Grove High School

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Babe Ruth League

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Bagg Lady Travel Services

Baker-Butler PTO/Silent Auction

Baltimore Child Abuse Center

Baltimore City Department of Rec and Parks

Baltimore City Schools

Baltimore City Schools New Teacher Program

Baltimore County Career Fire Fighters Association

Baltimore County Communities for the Homeless

Baltimore County PAL

Baltimore County Rec and Parks

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Orioles, Fans Support Haitian Relief Efforts

FanFest was not only an opportunity to get ready for the 2010 season, but fans also had the chance to support victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January.

Through a silent auction, memorabilia sales and cash donations, $65,000 was raised and distributed to three separate organizations. The Jenkins-Penn Haitian Relief Organization delivered medical supplies and served food to earthquake victims. Project Medishare worked to reestablish the health infrastructure and provide access to agriculture, education, clean water and sanitation in several Haitian communities. Miguel Tejada also donated his time to Project Medishare by visiting their headquarters in Miami and filming a public service announcement. Finally, Potters for Peace, a member of the World Health Organization’s International Network to promote Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage, assisted with low-tech, low-cost water purifiers.

Breakfast Breaks Program

For the 2009-10 school year, the Orioles and Baltimore Ravens joined forces with Baltimore City Schools to sponsor the Breakfast Breaks program. The program provides thousands of less fortunate city school students with boxed breakfasts, each branded with team logos and fun activities.

Learning with the Orioles

In 2010, OriolesREACH teamed up with Baltimore City Public Schools and T. Rowe Price to support “Learning with the Orioles,” a comprehensive summer learning program teaching math, reading, science and social studies skills to nearly 14,000 students at 80 city public elementary and middle schools.

T. Rowe Price Summer Reading Program

This year, the Orioles once again partnered with Maryland Public Libraries to present their annual Summer Reading Program, presented by T. Rowe Price, to local participants at more than 180 Maryland public library branches. The program is designed to encourage and reward area youth who commit to reading throughout the summer.

Beginning in June, children from elementary school through high school were able to register at any Maryland Public Library and receive a Reading Log that guided them through the Summer Reading Program. Kids who completed the Reading Log received prizes including Orioles game tickets. All told, more than 150,000 students participated in the Summer Reading Program.

Written by City Schools teachers and Child First Authority, Inc. curriculum specialists, the program blends skills from each aca-demic discipline for each grade level with facts and games relat-ed to the Orioles and baseball. It represents a new style of curricu-lum for City Schools, one that integrates several different aca-demic subjects into a program that is educational, fun and includes enrichment activities, including a visit to Camden Yards at the end of the summer session.

More than 5,000 City Schools students also received free tickets to attend the July 22 Orioles game at Camden Yards.

Kids who completed the Summer Reading Club, presented by T. Rowe Price, received prizes including Orioles game tickets. More than

150,000 students participated in the Summer Reading Program.

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Baltimore Dance Ensemble

Baltimore Department of Transportation

Baltimore Fatherhood Project

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School

Baltimore Reads

Baltimore Symphony OrchKids

Baltimore Urban Debate League

Bands on the Bay

BARCS

Batter Up Foundation

BCF Tennis Challenge

BCPSS Extended School Year Program

Beach Elementary PTA

Beaver High School Baseball

Bel Air Middle School

Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

The Ben Stear Fund

Benedictine Sisters

Best Buddies of Maryland

Bethesda Community Baseball Club

Bible Baptist Church

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York County

Big Hearts to Little Hearts

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland

Bobby Arnold Recovery Fund

Bollman Bridge Elementary School

Bon Air Elementary School

Booker High School

Bounce U

Bowlerama


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GBC Luncheon

On April 12, the entire Orioles team attended the annual Greater Baltimore Committee’s Welcome Home Luncheon at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel. Players and coaches discussed the upcoming season, signed autographs, and interacted with local businessmen and women.

Adam Jones Visits the Y of Central Maryland

Gold Glove outfielder Adam Jones visited the Y of Central Maryland in Druid Hill for two special events this summer. On April 30, Adam took party in a community block party for Druid Hill residents, Y volunteers, as well as community and business leaders that celebrated the completion of the Druid Hill Family Center’s revitalization project and community clean up.

Then, on August 19, Adam visited the Druid Hill Y Center and interacted with children involved in the New Horizons program. New Horizons is an eight-week program held each summer at the Druid Hill Family Center Y that offers life-skills and job training for approximately 65 homeless teens from Baltimore City. During the program, teens participate in a series of workshops on work readiness and receive a personal career interest inventory, as well as intensive instruction on financial literacy and money management skills. Additionally, local business leaders meet with the teens to provide them with real-life success stories and guidance as they plan for their futures. Finally, the Y coordinates paid internships for the teens where they spend approximately five weeks gaining experience in real world work environments. This unique program exposes homeless teens to opportunities and role models that may otherwise not be present in their lives.

American Red Cross Blood Drives

This season, OriolesREACH once again teamed up with the University of Maryland Medical Center to host a series of American Red Cross Blood Drives. Participants received exclusive gifts such as a Jim Palmer t-shirt, Matt Wieters bobblehead, Oriole Park VIP experiences, as well as free tickets to an upcoming Orioles game.

ORiOLES iN THE COMMUNiTY

Above: Former Orioles outfielder Al Bumbry provided instruction along with Bill Swaggerty, Larry Sheets, Rick Krivda, Tim Norris, and Tim Nordbrook and current Orioles catcher Craig Tatum during the OriolesREACH/Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Baseball Clinic.

Above: Orioles outfielder Luke Scott greets a member of the Baltimore business community at the GBC Luncheon.

First Pitch Party

Just because the Orioles officially opened the 2010 season on the road, didn’t mean local fans had to wait to celebrate the start of the baseball season. On April 6, OriolesREACH invited fans to the ESPN Zone in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for the Season Opener “First Pitch Party.” Fans were able to watch the O’s take on the Rays from Tropicana Field, while meeting former Orioles Al Bumbry, Joe Orsulak and Bill Swaggerty. Fans also received prizes and giveaway items, tickets to future games, and the chance to meet The Oriole Bird. One lucky fan even won the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before an upcoming O’s game at Camden Yards.

OriolesREACH/Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Baseball Clinic

On Saturday, April 10, OriolesREACH teamed up with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks to hold a baseball clinic at the Bloomsbury Community Center in Catonsville for children ages 6-14 and adult coaches. Current Orioles catcher Craig Tatum provided instruction along with former O’s Al Bumbry, Bill Swaggerty, Larry Sheets, Rick Krivda, Tim Norris and Tim Nordbrook.

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Boy Scout Troop #636

Boy Scouts of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

The Brian Bedell 2-Young Foundation

Brian Ellis Memorial Foundation

Brian Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

The Bridges Program

Brooklyn Church of God Youth Group

Brooklyn Heights C.S.A.F.E.

Broyhill Crest Barracudas Swim Team

Brunswick Junior Baseball

Bryan Thomas Palmer Memorial Fund

Building Hope, Inc

Bull Run Elementary PTA

Bushkill Outreach

C.L.E.A.N.

CAIU

Cal Ripken Baseball

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Calvert Animal Welfare League

Calvert County Literacy Council

Cambridge Christian Academy

Camp Harambee The People

Camp Puh’Tok

Camp United

Canadochly Valley Elementary School

Capital Debate

Capital Hill Day School

Caps Care Classic

Caroline Hospice Foundation

Carroll Child Care Center

Carroll County Public Schools

Carroll Hospital Center

Casa Corazon



Orioles Cook-Off Benefits the Maryland Food Bank

On May 26, Orioles Brad Bergesen, Luke Scott and Kevin Millwood “stepped up to the plate” to compete in the team’s second annual Orioles Cook-Off at the ESPN Zone to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. Scott’s surf-and-turf platter won the prize, while cash and food donations were collected to support area soup kitchens and food pantries.

Carroll Park Baseball Clinic

On June 12, the Orioles hosted their annual youth baseball clinic at Carroll Park with more than 300 pre-registered Baltimore City youngsters. Orioles Adam Jones and Lou Montanez offered instruction along with O’s first base coach John Shelby and former Orioles Paul Blair, Al Bumbry, and Rick Krivda. The Orioles also provided tickets to that night’s game for all children attending the clinic.

Orioles Baseball Summer Camps

The Orioles once again sponsored a series of Orioles Baseball Summer Camps designed for kids ages 7-16. The camps gave children the opportunity to receive baseball instruction from qualified professionals with years of experience coaching and playing at youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels. Camps included a visit from current and former Orioles players, including Adam Jones, Jake Arrieta, Corey Patterson, and Mark Hendrickson.

Camps were held at the Carroll County Sports Complex in Westminster, Memorial Park in York, Overlea High School and Kiwanis Wallas Park in Ellicott City. Each participant received an autograph and a photo opportunity with Orioles guests and also received an Orioles t-shirt and Junior Orioles Dugout Club presented by Chick-fil-A membership, which included free admission to several Orioles games this summer. Participants also got the chance to play one day of the camp at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Casey Cares Foundation

Cat Depot

Catholic Charities

Catoctin Summit Adolescent Program

Catonsville Baptist Church

Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families

Cedar Cliff Football Boosters

Celebration of Life Christian Ministry

Center for Children

Center for Independent Living

Central Maryland Dart League

Central Sarasota County Little League

Chadwick Elementary School

Challenger League

Charity Community Church of God

Charles Evering Auxiliary to Post No. 6506

Charlesmont Elementary School

Charlestown Association

Chase Elementary School

Chesapeake Bay Area Charities

Chesapeake Center for Youth Development

Chesapeake Shepherd & K9 Rescue

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

The Children’s Cancer Foundation

Children’s Miracle Network

Children’s National Medical Center

The Children’s Resource Center

Children’s Time Preschool

Children’s Charities

Chinquapin Middle School

CHIP of Roanoke Valley

Chris Jones Fund

Church of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church


Above: Orioles outfielders Lou Montanez (left) and Adam Jones speak to local youth at the Carroll Park Baseball Clinic. Right: Orioles first base coach John Shelby provides hitting tips to a Baltimore youngster.

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones recognizes the RBI League champions during a pre-game ceremony.

Reviving Baseball in the inner City (RBi) League

Funded by the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation, the Reviving Baseball in the Inner City (RBI) League was established to help Baltimore City kids build self esteem while learning baseball skills in a fun and safe environment. In addition to sponsoring the summer-long league for more than 300 area teenagers, Orioles players including center fielder Adam Jones visited games during the summer to offer his support. The Orioles also hosted the championship games at Oriole Park for both the Junior and Senior divisions, and honored the league champions with special pre-game ceremonies on August 5.

USO-Metro’s “Operation Back to School”

On August 7, Orioles Jake Fox and Brad Bergesen attended the USO-Metro’s “Operation Back to School” at Fort Meade. The day featured Military children participating in a variety of activities that corresponded with their subjects in school. Jake and Brad encouraged the children during the physical education portion of the day, helping them with a fun obstacle course.

Brian’s Baseball Bash

On August 22, OriolesREACH and Brian Roberts hosted the Fifth Annual Brian’s Baseball Bash, a fundraising event for the University of Maryland Hospital for Children’s Pediatric Cardiopulmonary and Child Life Programs. The special evening for fans at Dave and Busters in the Arundel Mills Mall included silent and live auctions of sports memorabilia to help the children at UMHC. Through the hard work of Brian and the OriolesREACH team, and the generosity of Orioles fans, more than $500,000 has been raised since the first Bash in 2006. In addition, the Orioles have donated more than $50,000 to provide tickets for patients and their families. And throughout the season, Brian makes regular visits to UMHC to visit with patients and offer his support.


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Church of the Incarnation

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Cincinnati Reds Foundation

Circus Sarasota

City Neighbors Charter School

City of Bowie

Clearspring Elementary School PTA

Cleveland Indians Foundation

Coalition to End Homelessness

College of Southern Maryland Foundation

College Summit

Columbia Group

Community Development Corporation

Community Haven

Community Music School

Community of Heroes Softball Challenge

Community Safety Awareness Day

Competitive Edge Team Booster Club

Congressional Fire Services Institute

Court Appointed Special Advocates

The Cricket Center

Cumberland P.L.A.Y.

Curtis Bay Elementary School

Curtis Bay Middle School

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

D.C. United Foundation

Dallastown Area High School

Deaf Education Advancement Foundation, Inc.

DeafMD.org

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Delmarva Shorebirds Foundation

Department of Defense Joint Spectrum Center

Department of Human Services Social Services for Children and Youth


Former Oriole Al Bumbry provided instruction along with Bill Swaggerty, Larry Sheets, Rick Krivda, Tim Norris, and Tim Nordbrook and current Orioles catcher Craig Tatum during the OriolesREACH/Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Baseball Clinic.

TiCKET PROGRAMS

iBEW-NECA OriolesREACH Gameday Experience Program

Each season, the Orioles and OriolesREACH invite more than 12,000 children from disadvantaged areas in the region to experience the magic of Orioles Baseball as part of the IBEW-NECA OriolesREACH Gameday Experience Program. By partnering with various local non-profit and youth groups, OriolesREACH is able to provide children with free game tickets, concessions vouchers, Orioles t-shirts, caps and transportation to and from the game. So far in 2010, several Orioles players have taken part in the program, including Adam Jones, Felix Pie, David Hernandez, Michael Gonzalez, Kevin Millwood, Brian Matusz, and Jeremy Guthrie. More than 60,000 children have participated since the program’s inception.

MLB Commissioner’s Community initiative and Players Give Back

Through the Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Community Initiative and Players Give Back Program, the Orioles donated close to 100,000 complimentary tickets to deserving organizations throughout the region.

Junior Orioles Dugout Club

The Junior Orioles Dugout Club presented by Chick-fil-A continues to offer an affordable way for kids and their families to enjoy Orioles Baseball and receive exclusive rewards. The club serves as a “mini plan for mini fans” ages 6-14, in which kids receive tickets to 10 specially selected games, a hat, membership card, customizable lunch box and more for only $17. Family members and friends can also purchase tickets to Dugout Club games for just $6. And once again this season, OriolesREACH partnered with Chick-fil-A to donate up to $5 for every kit sold at area restaurants to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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The Department of School Development

Diamond Dreams Baseball U12 Team

The Diener School

Disabled American Veterans

Discover the Cure

DJS Nurse Manager, State of Maryland

Department of Juvenile Services

Dog Rescue of Maryland

Doing Small Miracles for Others

Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

Ducks Unlimited

Dulin Cooperative Preschool

Dunbar Armored

Eagle Baseball Club

East Columbia Preschool

Easter Seals of Southwest Florida

Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation

Eastern York Area Recreation Commission

The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation

Edith Rosen Strauss Organization

Educational Talent Search AACC

Elizabethtown Rotary Club

Elkridge Youth Organization

Elkton Christian Academy

Elstonville Motorcycle Club

ESPN Radio Network

ESPN V Foundation

Essex Elementary School

Essex Relay for Life

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department

Faith Tabernacle Church


Former Oriole Al Bumbry provided instruction along with Bill Swaggerty, Larry Sheets, Rick Krivda, Tim Norris, and Tim Nordbrook and current Orioles catcher Craig Tatum during the OriolesREACH/Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Baseball Clinic.

TiCKET PROGRAMS

High Five Fundraising Program

The OriolesREACH High Five Fundraising Program continues to help local non-profit groups, civic organizations, school and youth groups raise money for their efforts. In fact, since its inception in 2005, the High Five Program has helped to raise well over $850,000.

Free Ticket for your Birthday

What better place to celebrate your birthday than Oriole Park? And what better way to celebrate than with a free ticket courtesy of the Orioles and Carvel! In 2010, the Orioles continued their popular, industry trend-setting program of offering all fans around the world the chance to receive a free ticket to any non-prime home game in their birth month by simply signing up at orioles.com/birthdays. Even fans with birthdays in the off-season are eligible to receive a free ticket. Since 2009, more than 70,000 fans have signed up to celebrate at Oriole Park.

2110 Eutaw Street

Oriole Park’s innovative new fan club section, 2110 Eutaw Street presented by Home Savings of America and Southwest Airlines, returned this season for select games. With 2110 Eutaw Street, fans can purchase a reserved seat in the Eutaw Street Bleacher section and receive an exclusive 2110 Eutaw Street t-shirt. A different shirt was featured each game.

Plus, the offer serves as an interactive fan experience as both Nick Markakis and Adam Jones – the section’s namesakes – tossed baseballs to the crowd between innings. Autographed t-shirts were also awarded each game, and for every home run hit by Nick or Adam during the game, one lucky fan was selected to receive an autographed bat.

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Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Family Health Centers of Baltimore

FBI Academy

Fidos For Freedom

Fisher House

Florida Sheriff ’s Youth Ranch – Sarasota/Bradenton Campus

Forest Hill Nursery School

Forest Park Neighborhood Baseball and Football League

Foundation Fighting Blindness

The Foundation for Inner City Kids

Four County Little League

Francis Scott Key Elementary and Middle School

Fred Ulman/Lance Armstrong Fund

Freddie Mac’s Hoops for the Homeless

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program

Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office

Freedom High School

Friends of Loch Raven Soccer

Friends of Mark Belanger

Friends of the Frye Family

Friendship Academy of Science and Technology

Fulton Elementary School PTA

Gambrills Athletic Club

Gaudenzia

Gauthier Music Studio

GEDCO

The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy

George Washington Elementary School

Get in the Game

Gettysburg Hospital Foundation

Gibson Island Country School

Girl Scouts of America


FUNDRAISING PROGRAM

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Above: The Oriole Bird takes the field on Opening Day as local youth line the orange carpet.Right: Shortstop Caesar Izturis gives this fan the “shirt off his back” during Fan Appreciation week.

2009 Fan Appreciation Weekend

As is tradition, the Orioles closed out the 2009 season with Fan Appreciation Weekend, a celebration of the loyal fans of Birdland. Weekend activities included the chance for fans to be randomly chosen to win full or partial season ticket plans, Southwest Airlines travel vouchers, Orioles memorabilia and more. Throughout the weekend, fans were also chosen at random to win unique Orioles experiences including on-field Orioles player visits, the chance to take the field with players during the National Anthem and the popular “Shirts Off Our Backs” program…giving fans game-worn, autographed jerseys. A silent auction that weekend also raised more than $20,000 for the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation. And all fans throughout the weekend were given scratch-off style gift cards from Outback Steakhouse totaling more than $300,000 worth of offers.

Similar festivities are planned for the Orioles final home series of 2010 on September 30 through October 3.

2010 Opening Day Ceremonies

OriolesREACH began the 2010 season on Opening Day as the team arranged for 100 members of Challenger Leagues throughout the region to line the orange carpet holding Orioles flags during player introductions. Participants also received free tickets to the game.

OriolesREACH Community Booth

In continuing the Orioles’ dedication to assisting local charities, OriolesREACH offers an opportunity for organizations to raise funds and awareness with fans at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The OriolesREACH Community Booth is located near Gate D and is set up to allow charitable organizations to display signage, raise money, and hand out information for their specific cause. In addition to an in-game announcement of the charity’s presence at the Community Booth, the Orioles hope that the additional publicity will help further the growth of the organization outside of Camden Yards.

If your organization is interested in using the Community Booth for an upcoming game, please call 410-547-6202.

Orioles Alumni Autograph Series

In 2010, the Orioles continued the Orioles Alumni Autograph Series. Before every Monday and Thursday home game, fans are invited to meet some of their favorite former Orioles at Camden Yards. The former players sign autographs and share memories at the MASN Booth on Eutaw Street for one full hour before each game. Some of the players appearing this year have included Paul Blair, Mike Boddicker, Mike Bordick, Don Buford, Al Bumbry, Andy Etchebarren, Dan Ford, Ron Hansen, Chris Hoiles, Bill Hunter, Tippy Martinez, Ben McDonald, Scott McGregor, Curt Motton, Joe Orsulak, and Larry Sheets.

SPECiAL EVENTS AT ORiOLE PARK

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Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.

Girls Incorporated

Glenelg High School Boosters Club

Glenn Morgan Golf Tournament

Gold Coast Red Cross Angels

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Goodwill Manasota

Grace and Saint Peter’s School

Grange Tap & Ballet

Great Kids Great Schools

Great Lemonade Stand

Great Valley Little League

Greater Baltimore Committee

Greater Baltimore Urban League

The Greater Bel Air Community Foundation

Greater Jacksonville Optimists

Greater Loch Raven Recreation Council

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA

Greater Washington Boys & Girls Club

Green Hornets Baseball

Greene County Primary School

Guilford Elementary

Gulf Gate Elementary School

GVES PTA Silent Auction Committee

GW Medical Center Development and Alumni Relations

Gymnastics of York

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Lebanon County

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia

Halethorpe Elementary PTA

Halfway Little League

Halifax Boys Basketball Parents Association


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ESSKAY and the Orioles Steal Second Base

Every Sunday home game, the Orioles and ESSKAY feature the Steal Second Base contest, allowing one young fan the chance to participate in a timed race from the grounds crew area in right center field to retrieve second base. Fans sign up for the chance to participate at Oriole Park, and each winner receives four game tickets, gift certificates to use inside Camden Yards, an Orioles t-shirt and a prize pack.

Giant Food Help Kids Realize Their Baseball Dreams

OriolesREACH teamed up with Giant Food to present the Honorary Bat Kids Program. Kids ages 6-14 could pick up an entry form at any Giant Food to become eligible. The Orioles selected one boy and one girl winner for each Monday through Saturday home game and the winners received four complimentary tickets to the game, on-field access to watch the Orioles take batting practice, autographs, and a t-shirt. They also participated in an on-field pre-game ceremony, where winners were presented with an Official Honorary Bat Boy/Girl certificate and an opportunity to take a photo with the Oriole Bird.

Rayna DuBose Throws First Pitch

Former Oakland Mills High School and Virginia Tech basketball player Rayna DuBose threw out the ceremonial first pitch on April 12 at Oriole Park. Rayna was struck with meningococcal meningitis in 2002 and had all four limbs amputated. A diehard O’s fan, she now is an assistant girls basketball coach at Marriotts Ridge High School and also travels the country delivering motivational speeches through her Winning the Game of Life program.


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Hampden Family Center

Hampshire County Little League

Hampstead Elementary School PTA

Hampstead Hill Academy

Harford Family House

Harford Hills Elementary School PTA

Harford North Stars Ice Hockey

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Help Anthony Fight Leukemia

Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland

Herndon Braves Collegiate Summer Baseball Team

Herndon Elementary School PTA

Hi-Five Sports Camp

Hightstown High School

Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary

Holy Spirit School

Hoops For Hope

Hospice Caring

House of Hope & Stepping Stones

House of Ruth

House of Ruth - Maryland

The Howard County Autism Society

Howard County Relay for Life

Hoya Hoop Club

The Humane Society of Baltimore County

The Humane Society of Calvert County

The Humane Society of Harford County

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area

Hummelstown FFO Cheerleading

Hunt Manor Women’s Club

Ilchester Elementary School

Immaculate Heart of Mary Home & School Association

Israel Baptist Church of Baltimore City



Jackie Robinson Day

In recognition of the 63rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s milestone introduction as the first African-American player in Major League Baseball on April 15, all Orioles players and coaches wore Robinson’s famous number 42 for their game in Oakland against the Athletics. Each jersey was then autographed, authenticated and made available for auction on Orioles.com. The auction raised more than $8,000 for the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Then, in a pre-game ceremony on Tuesday, April 27, the Orioles celebrated Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards by recognizing Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar Fana Aragaw. Fana, a member of the Extra Innings Graduate Program and a DDS candidate at the University of Maryland Dental School, was presented with a number 42 jersey by Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. Fana is one of over 1,300 young men and women who are able to attend college thanks to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Major League Baseball and the Orioles.

High School Baseball at Camden Yards

On April 16, the Orioles welcomed Poly Tech and Digital Harbor high schools to Camden Yards to play a game on the Major League diamond. Admission was free for the rivalry match-up, and many local fans and supporters attended.

Citi’s Teach Children To Save Program

On six dates throughout the 2010 season, beginning with April 28, Citi continued the ABA Education Foundation’s Teach Kids to Save Program by explaining the importance of saving to students from the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurs, Baltimore Urban Debate League and Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. Pitchers David Hernandez and Jeremy Guthrie spoke to students while the Orioles provided game tickets, concession vouchers, hats, t-shirts and transportation for the students. Citi also made an additional $25,000 donation to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation.

Jack & Jill Children’s Center

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

James Mosher Tee Ball

James Mosher Youth Baseball

Jamestown Jammers Foundation

Janet Hardy Memorial Soccer Games

Janie Poe Residence Association

Jarrett Peck Fundraiser

Jays Care Foundation

Jeffy’s Field

Jemicy School Parents’ Association

Jenkins Memorial

Jenkins-Penn Relief Organization

Jesus Saves Ministries

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

John Eager Howard Elementary School

John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School All-Sports Booster Club

John Ruhrah Elementary and Middle School

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine: Heart Institute

Johns Hopkins Toddler Co-op

Johns Hopkins University

Joppatowne Baseball & Softball

Joshua’s Hands

Joshua’s Helping Heart Softball Tournament

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Just Us Kids Silent Auction

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Kemptown Elementary School

Kennard-Dale Rams Football Team

Above: Citi’s Sheldan Caplis and Orioles pitcher David Hernandez speak to local children about the importance of saving money. Right: On April 27, Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar, Fana

Aragaw, was presented with a number 42 jersey by Orioles outfielder Adam Jones.

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Above: Catcher Matt Wieters, pitcher Brian Matusz and right fielder Nick Markakis give high fives to little leaguers as they circle the warning track at Oriole Park. Right: Top sellers in the

Boy Scout’s popcorn selling fundraising efforts are honored with an on-field presentation.


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Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kent’s Foundation for Child Life

Keystone Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Keystone Residence

Kids in Distress

KinderCare

Kole Jacob Allingham Fund

The Kris Wilson Foundation

Lab Rescue

Lake Shore Baseball

Lancaster Teen Haven

Laurel Elementary School

Laurel High School

League for the Hard of Hearing

The League of Crippled Children

Legal Aid of Manasota

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Charities

Leith Walk Elementary

Leon Day Foundation

Les Truner ALS Foundation

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Lime Kiln Middle School PTA

Little Lebowski Achievers for Cystic Fibrosis

Littlestown Baseball for Youth

The Living Classroom Foundation

Lockerman-Bundy Elementary #261

Logan Elementary School

Loganville SpringfieldElementary School

Long Branch Athletic Association

Lothian Elementary School

Loudoun County Public Library

Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame


Oriole Advocates Challenger Baseball Program

The newly formed Oriole Advocates Challenger Baseball program, in conjunction with the Orioles, provided food and gifts for players at the first annual Spotsylvania Challenger League Invitation Tournament on May 2. The tournament welcomed Challenger Little League teams from Spotsylvania, King George, Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico and Coles Little Leagues and offered children with physical or developmental challenges the chance to compete and share in a day of baseball and fun.

Then on July 24, the Orioles provided more than 800 tickets to participants in the Challenger League to watch special pre-game ceremonies honoring Maryland Challenger League participants.

Third-Annual Field Trip Day

For the third consecutive season, OriolesREACH partnered with MASN and WJZ-TV to host Field Trip Day at Oriole Park. On May 13, more than 7,000 students from local elementary and middle schools gathered at Camden Yards to learn about the weather from WJZ-TV’s First Warning Weather Team of Bob Turk, Bernadette Woods and Tim Williams. Orioles Head Groundskeeper Nicole Sherry also explained to the students how these weather patterns affect the playing field at Oriole Park, as well as impact the game itself. The students learned about the jet stream, clouds, winter weather, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes prior to that afternoon’s game against the Mariners.

Little League Days

More than 13,000 area Little Leaguers were able to spend a day in the Big Leagues as the Orioles once again hosted two Little League Days in 2010 on May 2 and 16. The annual events bring local Little League players and coaches to Oriole Park to participate in a pre-game parade around the warning track on the field. In addition, Orioles players line up in the dugout to greet each Little League player as the parade passes by. Each team also received an autographed player photo to use as a fundraiser for their league.

On September 19, a similar Youth Sports Day and pre-game parade celebrated area youth football, lacrosse, soccer and other sports teams.

Boy Scouts Night

The Orioles hosted more than 1,000 children and family members from the Boy Scouts of America at the O’s vs. Indians game on Saturday, May 15. Each participating scout received a specially designed Orioles Scout Night badge and top sellers in the Boy Scout’s popcorn selling fundraising efforts were honored with a personal ballpark tour, the chance to watch batting practice from the field, participation in the game’s lineup card presentation, and the ceremonial first pitch.

Above: Maria Wieters and WJZ personality Adam May collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maryland Food Bank. Right: Tracy Santos of Baltimore City was chosen as the 2010 Mother’s Day Honorary Bat Girl.

Mother’s Day Honorary Bat Girl

On May 16, Major League Baseball and Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced the Orioles’ winner of the Honorary Bat Girl contest, a campaign designed to recognize incredible baseball fans who are going to bat against breast cancer in their daily lives. The Orioles’ winner, 29 year-old Tracy Santos of Baltimore City, was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in 2007 and since then has devoted herself to raising funds for breast cancer awareness. She was recognized in a special on-field ceremony prior to the Orioles’ afternoon game that day against the Cleveland Indians and also threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

The Honorary Bat Girl contest was developed to raise additional awareness and support for the annual Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer program, a joint program between MLB and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization.

One player from each Club was deemed a representative on Mother’s Day, and most have personally experienced the effects breast cancer and other cancers have had on their families. The Orioles’ representative was Nick Markakis, whose mother survived breast cancer.

24th Annual Food Drive

The Orioles Wives, Oriole Advocates, MASN and WJZ-TV teamed up to host the 24th Annual OriolesREACH Food Drive at Camden Yards June 4-6 to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. Representatives were stationed at each entry gate at the park to collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maryland Food Bank and their work with local soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout Central Maryland.

For fans unable to attend, a ”virtual food drive” was also held online to add to the efforts. Participants were able to purchase food online at wholesale cost, maximizing their contributions to the Maryland Food Bank. Between the two drives, more than 2,200 pounds of food were collected along with cash contributions totalling $20,000.


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Lower Allen Township

Luke J. Mirolli Medical & Living Expenses Fund

Magothy River Middle School

Making Strides for Breast Cancer

MANSEF

March of Dimes

Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation

Mary E. Rodman Elementary School

Maryland Cardinals Baseball Club

Maryland Chemical Company

Maryland Dental Society Community Outreach

Maryland Dog Rescue

Maryland Provider

Maryland Public Libraries

Maryland Recreation and Parks Association

Maryland School for the DEAF Foundation

Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Maryland Special Olympics

Maryland Sports Boosters

May Day Auction Chairman

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

Meals on Wheels of Delaware

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Society

Middle River Baptist Church Child Development Center

Middle River Rec League

Mid-Shore Challengers

Mill Creek Towne Elementary School

Minnesota Twins Foundation

Miss University City

Monroe Township Baseball Association


Steve Starr, the chief engineer on the Baltimore-based USNS Comfort, throws out the ceremonial first pitch on June 8.

Military Appreciation Day at Camden Yards

On June 6, the Orioles hosted the Joint Services Military Family Day with a special pre-game picnic before that day’s Orioles vs. Red Sox game. Service members and their families were able to enjoy a pre-game picnic in the centerfield Picnic Grove, and one lucky service member was chosen to throw out that day’s ceremonial first pitch.

U.S. Transportation Command First Pitch

Before their June 8 game vs. the Yankees, the Orioles welcomed Steve Starr, the chief engineer on the Baltimore-based USNS Comfort, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Comfort is one of nearly 110 active ships operated by the Navy’s Military Sealift Command that provided urgent medical care to earthquake victims in Haiti.

Joining Steve on the field were several leaders of our nation’s defense transportation team including the Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Air Force General Duncan J. McNabb; the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby; the Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Major General James L. Hodge; and the U.S. Transportation Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Tomas R. Hawkins.

Pitch, Hit & Run Tournament

The Orioles hosted the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Tournament at Oriole Park on June 12. The top 16 qualifiers from Maryland and Virginia competed in the hopes of advancing to the National Finals at the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Anaheim. Participants were also honored in an on-field ceremony before the Orioles game against the Mets. Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game

Following the game on June 13, the Orioles hosted the 29th annual Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game at Camden Yards. Each All-Star team was made up of 15 student-athletes, four alternates and three coaches from across Maryland. Prior to the O’s game that day, the All-Stars were recognized in an on-field ceremony.

Third Annual Orioles Ravens Rally

Baltimore’s two home teams once again partnered as the Orioles joined forces with the Ravens to provide a day of fun for fans of both teams on June 12. Before that evening’s O’s vs. Mets game, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Then the Ravens Marching Band, mascot Poe and team cheerleaders entertained fans at Oriole Park. Also, the first 20,000 fans 15 and over received a special black and purple Orioles hat presented by MASN.

Survivor’s Party with The Cancer institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital

The Orioles hosted a group of cancer patients and former patients, along with their family members and friends, for St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Survivor Party on June 13. The team donated more than 20 private suites plus food and beverages.

In addition to attending the game, two patients – Thomas Conelius and Rachel Minkove – threw out the ceremonial first pitches prior to the game against the Mets.

4 ALS Day at Camden Yards

The Orioles hosted their annual 4 ALS Day at Camden Yards on June 23, continuing MLB’s longstanding commitment to ALS awareness and recognizing the courage and strength of those battling the disease. Before the game, Fred Carlson, who is currently battling ALS, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Orioles also donated 100 tickets to MDA, the Orioles local ALS chapter.


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The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund at U.S. Southern Command

Morrell Park Elementary Middle School

Mosaic Community Services

Most Valuable Kids

Mount Aviat Academy

Mount Hebron Nursery School

The Moyer Foundation/Camp Erin

Muir Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Mutual Elementary School

MVKids

NAACP & Boy Scouts of America - Reginald Lewis District

NAACP Baltimore & MD State Conference

NAACP Baltimore City Branch

NAACP Coppin State University College Chapter

NAACP MD State Conference

NAACP Morgan State University College Chapter

NAACP New Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Council

NAACP Pleasant Hope Baptist Church Youth Council

National Conference of Synagogue Youth

National Institute of Health Recreation and Welfare Association

National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area

The National Leadership Consortium

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Maryland Chapter

National Stuttering Association

Navy League of the United States, Florida Region

NE Focal Point


Former Orioles Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson threw out the first pitches during the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the 1970 World Series Champion Orioles.

Evening of Hope

Before their game on June 23, the Orioles hosted special pre-game ceremonies recognizing local cancer survivors for an “Evening of Hope.” The Orioles invited 1,000 patients and their families to the game and offered tickets in the all-inclusive Left Field Club Picnic Perch. Representatives from eight local hospitals – Bon Secours, Union Memorial Hospital, University of Maryland Medical – North Arundel, GBMC, St. Agnes Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview and Mercy Medical Center – also received Orioles jerseys with “HOPE” on the back.

Union Night

More than 15,000 members of the AFL-CIO attended the Orioles vs. Nationals game on June 25 in a celebration of Union Night. AFL-CIO members from Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and Pennsylvania attended the game and took part in special pre-game ceremonies.

O’s Honor 1970 World Champions

A Birdland celebration 40 years in the making, the Orioles honored the 1970 World Championship team with special pre-game ceremonies before their game against the Nationals on June 26. More than 20 members of the team were on hand including Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer and Earl Weaver. Players and coaches were also honored at a private luncheon for fans before the game, while several players took part in autograph stations around Oriole Park.

During the game, the Orioles wore special 1970 throwback uniforms while the Nationals dressed as the Washington Senators. Uniforms from the game, as well as the pre-game alumni ceremonies, were auctioned online at orioles.com with more than $50,000 being raised for the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation.

Kids Run the Bases

Following their game on June 27 against the Nationals, the Orioles and OriolesREACH hosted the Kids Run the Bases event on the field at Camden Yards. Fans 14 and under who attended the game were invited to live their Major League dreams by going on the field and running the bases after the game.

OriolesREACH P.L.A.Y. Clinic

On June 29, OriolesREACH, Orioles Athletic Trainers Richie Bancells and Brian Ebel, and pitcher Brian Matusz hosted kids from the Howard County U-15 softball and baseball program, Hamilton Little League, and Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Weigh Smart program for a national Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) campaign at Oriole Park. The P.L.A.Y. Campaign was created in 2004 by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and conducts fitness programs in all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks.

Living Flag Foundation

Before the game on June 29, the Orioles hosted special pre-game ceremonies honoring the winners of the 2010 Philip F. Haxel, Sr. Elementary School Baton of Patriotism Essay Contest. Stephen Lemerand, a fifth grader from Cecilton Elementary School in Cecil County, and Darian Radden, a fifth grader from Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore, were honored.

The contest, which asks students to “explain in what ways the U.S. Flag has been and is today an important symbol of our country,” was founded by the American Flag Foundation, the organization that brings the Living American Flag at Fort McHenry and the Traveling Living American Flag to Maryland schools.

Orioles, MLB, People Magazine Honor “All-Stars Among Us”

The Orioles, along with Major League Baseball and People Magazine, honored the 2010 People All-Stars Among Us, a collection of individuals serving their local communities in extraordinary ways.

Casey Davis of Westminster won a nationwide online voting contest over two other Orioles finalists – Flor Gusti of Baltimore and Elin Ross of Frederick – and was honored in a special on-field ceremony along with other team winners at the 2010 MLB All-Star Game in Anaheim on July 13. Casey started DeafMD.org, the first internet service to explain a wide variety of health-related topics in American Sign Language for the deaf community.

All three Orioles finalists were also honored in a special pre-game ceremony at Oriole Park on June 12, while Casey also threw out the ceremonial first pitch on June 29.


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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum of Maryland

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

New Market Elementary School

New Refuge Deliverance Cathedral

New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1

New Windsor Middle School

NFL Alumni

Nick Adenhart Foundation

Norbel School

North Carroll Girls’ Fast-Pitch Softball

North Point Village Civic Association

North Stafford High School Athletic Boosters

Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program

Northfield Elementary School

Northrop Grumman Undersea Systems

Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Oak Hill Elementary PTO

Oakland Mills High School

Oakland Mills Tiger Sharks

Old Forge Elementary PTA

Old Otterbein United Methodist Church

Operation Timothy

Orems Elementary School

Oriole Advocates

Our Lady of Grace School

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

Overlea Yellow Jackets

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research

Parents and Children Fighting Cancer

Parents’ Association of Stratford Friends School


Above: First Lady Michelle Obama held a press conference at Oriole Park on July 20 to encourage kids to participate in “Let’s Move!” Right: Children with cancer from the Cool Kids Campaign met The Oriole Bird, along with Orioles players

Jeremy Guthrie, Ty Wigginton, Luke Scott, Brian Matusz, and Corey Patterson prior to the game on August 16.

First Lady Tells Children “Let’s Move!”

First Lady Michelle Obama held a press conference at Oriole Park on July 20 to announce her “Let’s Move!” initiative, a partnership between the White House, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. After the announcement, players from both the Orioles and Rays held a clinic for 50 young baseball players from the Baltimore RBI League and local Boys and Girls Clubs.

That evening, the First Lady joined representatives from the Boys and Girls Clubs and the RBI League to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Day Camper Day

On July 21, the Orioles hosted their annual Day Camper Day. More than 5,000 day campers from 67 different camps around Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region attended the Orioles’ 12:35 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays. One lucky camper was even selected at random to throw out the day’s ceremonial first pitch.

New City School Teachers Honored

In continuing a long-standing partnership with Baltimore City Schools, the Orioles welcomed more than 700 new Baltimore City school teachers to their game against the White Sox on August 9.

Buses for Baseball

The Players Trust’s annual Buses for Baseball program once again visited Oriole Park this season on August 16, hosting children with cancer. Children from the Cool Kids Campaign met Orioles Jeremy Guthrie, Ty Wigginton, Luke Scott, Brian Matusz, and Corey Patterson prior to the game, and one child was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Buses for Baseball provides children from charitable organizations with round-trip transportation to big league ballparks, where they receive free tickets, food, beverages and souvenirs. The program has allowed more than 1,500 children to attend games at big league ballparks this season.

Cardboard to Leather Collection

On September 18, OriolesREACH once again teamed with the Oriole Advocates for the Cardboard to Leather Collection presented by Legg Mason. Fans donated new or gently used baseball and softball equipment at the game to underprivileged children in Central America. A silent auction was also held.

Donations in 2009 to the Cardboard to Leather Collection benefitted more than 3,100 children in Nicaragua and Venezuela. Legg Mason also donated $7,500 to the collection and held separate equipment drives at their corporate offices.

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Parkville Recreation and Parks Council

Parr’s Ridge Elementary School

Pasadena Baseball Club

Patapsco Elementary and Middle School

Pathfinders for Autism

Patterson Mill High School

Patterson Mill High School Boys Lacrosse

Penbrook Athletic Association

Peninsula Regional

Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center

Perry Hall Christian School

Perry Hall/White Marsh Futbol Club

Pets on Wheels

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation

Philadelphia 76ers Foundation

Phillies Charities

Pimlico Elementary and Middle School

Pinderhuges Elementary Middle School

Piney Ridge Elementary School PTA

Pinnacle Communications

Pittsburgh Pirate Charities

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

The Plitt Family Fund

Police Athletic League Sailor Circus

Potters for Peace

Prestige Gymnastics

Prince of Peace Creative Learning Center

Prince William Crime Prevention

The Primary Day School

Professional Baseball Scouts of Northern California

Project Medishare

Pucket & Sturgill Wealth Management, LLP

The Quarterback Club


Sarasota Orioles Family FanFest

On November 14, the Orioles joined with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau in hosting a free Orioles Family FanFest at Ed Smith Stadium. The afternoon featured autograph sessions with current and former Orioles, giveaways, fan forums, kid-friendly activities and a free

Above: Adam Jones and Jim Johnson sign autographs at Orioles Family FanFest in Sarasota, Florida. Right: Family FanFest events included kids running the bases and photos with The Bird.

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RACCAP

Race for Hope

Randallstown High School

Ravens eXtreme All Stars

Ravens Roost #74

Red House Run Elementary School

Red Lion Area Senior High School

Redeemer Classical Christian School

Refugee Youth Project

Relay For Life

Relay for Life Perry Hall

Relay for Life Poolesville

Remembering Jamie Foundation

Renaissance Manor, Inc.

Restoration Community Church and Ministries

Restoration Community Church and Ministries Youth Group

Ride Across Maryland

The Ridge Ruxton PTA

Ridgely Elementary School

The Right Side Foundation

RMHC Golf Tournament

Robert Morris University Colonial Athletic Club

The Robert Moser Foundation

Robert W. Coleman Elementary School

Rockburn Elementary School PTA

Rockledge Elementary School

Rockville Community Nursery School

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania

Roots of Scouting

Rosemont School of the Holy Child

Rowlett Magnet Elementary School

Rut Keller Memorial Golf Tournament


Late in 2009, the Orioles officially moved their Florida Operations to Sarasota, Florida, welcoming the Sun Coast to the Birdland community. To introduce OriolesREACH to our new neighbors, a variety of programs and events were established throughout the region. By spring’s end the welcome was astonishing, as the club’s Spring Training attendance figures climbed above 100,000 for the first time in franchise history. 2010 attendance for all games at Ed Smith Stadium totaled 102,219… a 39% attendance increase over 2009 and the largest increase in all of Major League Baseball.

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hot dog and soda for attendees. One lucky fan won a trip to Baltimore to attend a game at Camden Yards, complete with game tickets, airfare, and hotel accommodations.

Former and current Orioles in attendance included Hall of Famer and MASN broadcaster Jim Palmer, 2009 All-Star Adam Jones, Brad Bergesen, Jim Johnson and Nolan Reimold.

Above: Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Ripken Baseball Opening Day festivities. Right: Children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County participated in an on-field clinic with several players and coaches.

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Safeway Foundation

Sail for Kids Regatta

Saint Anthony School

Saint Catherine Labouré School

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Saint Francis of Assisi School

Saint Jane Frances School

Saint Joseph’s Food Pantry

Saint Michael’s School

Saint Timothy School

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society

San Antonio Missions Foundation

Sarah M. Roach Elementary

Sarah’s House

Sarasota and Her Islands Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Sarasota County Humane Society

Sarasota Family YMCA

Sarasota Little League

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota Power Squadron

Sarasota Rotary Foundation, Inc.

Sawgrass Springs Middle School

Schott Memorial Center

Schuylkill Valley Little League

The Score Fore a Cure

Seckman Middle School

Second Chance Last Opportunity

The Seed School of Maryland

Senior Volunteer Services

Sequoyah Elementary School PTA

Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary School

Shining Star Baptist Church


Little League and Ripken Baseball Openers

Orioles pitchers Jim Johnson and Chris Tillman each threw out ceremonial first pitches while The Oriole Bird entertained fans at the openings of the Central Sarasota County Little League on February 13, as well as the Ripken Baseball Opening Day festivities on February 26.

Boys and Girls Clubs Attend intrasquad Game

On March 1, the Orioles hosted children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County at an intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. Instead of paying admission, fans were asked to make a donation to the Clubs and were invited to participate in a silent auction of Orioles memorabilia with proceeds benefitting the Clubs. The Orioles then matched all funds raised. After the game, the children participated in an on-field clinic with several players and coaches.

Sarasota Opening Day

The Orioles played their first game in their new Spring Training home on March 3 against A.L. East rival, the Tampa Bay Rays. To celebrate the new chapter in Orioles history, ceremonies included Sarasota Opera tenor Joshua Kohl singing the National Anthem with colors presented by students from the Sarasota Military Academy and ceremonial first pitches thrown by four of the five Sarasota County Commissioners – Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson, Shannon Staub and Jon Thaxton. Commissioner Carolyn Mason was unable to attend, but was with the group in spirit.

SARASOTA PROGRAMSSidney Kimmel Comprehensive

Cancer Center

Silver Spring Day School

Small Savers

Smiles for Ethan

Smyrna Athletic Boosters Club

Sonny’s Kids Foundation

South Baltimore Emergency Relief

South Baltimore Learning Center

South County Youth Association

South Eastern Middle School

South Maryland Little League

South River Youth Athletics

Southern Senior High School Baseball

Southside Academy of Environmental Science

SPCA of York County

Special Olympics District of Columbia

Special Olympics Maryland

SPORT

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St. Elizabeth, St Ann St Wencelaus

St. Francis Neighborhood Center

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

St. Jerome’s Head Start

St. John’s Lane Elementary School

St. Joseph’s Nursing Home

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Michaels School

Stars and Stripes

Stella Maris

Stembridge Colts

Stevens Forest Elementary School

Stevens Forest Nursery School

Stitch & Pitch

Student Athlete Performance Training


OriolesREACH Sarasota Gameday Experience Program

The team’s successful OriolesREACH Gameday Experience Program also migrated south for the spring as OriolesREACH hosted up to 100 disadvantaged children at each of the club’s home games at Ed Smith Stadium. Each participant received a free game ticket, an Oriole hat and concession vouchers.

Easter Seals Southwest Florida

On March 6, the team partnered with Easter Seals Southwest Florida as part of Project Rainbow, an outreach program for children with disabilities. Players participated in arts and crafts projects bringing smiles to the faces of all the participants on this special day.

The Venice Challenger League

On March 13, Ed Smith Stadium welcomed Venice Challenger Baseball players and their families to participate in a game on the main field. Several Orioles players served as “buddies” to the disabled children during the game and later autographed O’s caps handed out to everyone. At the end of the day, Orioles players posed for photos with the kids and Orioles infielder Rhyne Hughes was presented with the “Buddy of the Day” trophy.

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Prior to the O’s game on June 27 against the Nationals, representatives from Giant Food presented a check for $1.25 million to The Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology as a part of their Triple Winner Campaign.

NJ’s Pretzels and Pathfinders for Autism

Late last year, the Orioles and NJ’s Pretzels presented a check for $2,500 to Pathfinders for Autism in the hopes of increasing Autism awareness and to provide support and help to families currently living with the disease.

CareFirst and the Orioles Team Up to Help Children

As part of the K’s for Kids Program, each time an Orioles pitcher records a strikeout in 2010, CareFirst BlueCross/BlueShield donates $25 to the SEED School of Maryland. Last season, the program donated $25,000 to the YMCA of Central Maryland’s FIT N FUN Program.

Swings for Scholars Scholarship Program

In partnership with Legg Mason Global Asset management, the Orioles unveiled a new scholarship program in 2010 called Swings for Scholars. The program is designed to provide full community college scholarships to qualified graduates of Baltimore City Schools and support their efforts to pursue education beyond high school. This season, each time Nick Markakis records a hit, Legg Mason Charitable Foundation, Inc. will make a $200 contribution to the program.

Saves for Shock Trauma

Once again this season, corporate partner Kelly & Associates Insurance Group has pledged a donation of $2,000 to the University of Maryland R Adams Crowley Shock Trauma Center for every save recorded by an Orioles pitcher. In 2009, more than $50,000 was raised to help UMMS save lives.

Giant Food Supports Area Programs

Prior to the O’s game on June 27 against the Nationals, repre-sentatives from Giant Food presented a check for $1.25 mil-lion to The Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology as a part of their Triple Winner Campaign. The donation will sup-port the Giant Food Pediatric Leukemia and Tumor Program es-tablished by Johns Hopkins. 100% of proceeds raised through the Triple Play promotion benefits cancer research and care.

O’s Help Sport Clips Break Record

On July 22, Orioles pitcher Jason Berken visited Sport Clips’ newest location on the Avenue at White Marsh. Jason met fans and signed autographs along with the Oriole Bird and former Orioles Scott McGregor, Rick Dempsey and Dave Johnson. To celebrate Sport Clips opening its 700th store nationwide, the team helped to raise more than $10,000 for OriolesREACH as the store broke the Guinness Book World Record for most haircuts performed in one day.

Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and Baltimore Orioles, inc.

The Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the Baltimore Orioles, Inc., support many civic and charitable organizations with the goal of enriching the lives of fans throughout Birdland. Since the ownership group led by Peter Angelos purchased the team, the Baltimore Orioles have donated more than $10 million to support various organizations in the community.

Fans Help Give Back, Too

In 2010, the Orioles offered several ways for fans to get involved and help OriolesREACH extend its efforts in the community.

OriolesREACH Pet CalendarThe Orioles, Orioles Wives and OriolesREACH once again teamed with the Maryland SPCA to create the 2011 Orioles Pet Calendar presented by Southwest Airlines. Proceeds from the calendar, which features Orioles players posing with their own pets or SPCA dogs, benefit the Maryland SPCA. Fans are able to buy the calendar at Oriole Park or online at orioles.com.

Scoreboard SurprisesFor a $25 donation to the Orioles Charitable Foundation, fans can celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a special message for all spectators to see on Oriole Park’s centerfield MASNvision scoreboard. For details, visit orioles.com and click on “Oriole Park.”

Game-Used Baseball SalesIn 2010, the Orioles again gave fans the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind keepsakes of their Camden Yards experience, while helping their community. Game-used baseballs were sold at each game at the OriolesREACH Community Booth inside Camden Yards with all proceeds going to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation. In 2009, the sales generated more than $30,000.

Bird VisitsOnce again this season, guests at Oriole Park have the oppor-tunity to reserve a special visit from everyone’s favorite fan, the Oriole Bird. For a $75 donation to Shannon’s Fund, fans can schedule a visit from the Oriole Bird, who will also deliver an Orioles goodie bag directly to the honoree during the game.

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Student Sharing Coalition

Suited to Succeed

Suncoast Charities for Children

Sunderland Family and School

Sunfest Community Outreach

Support our Veterans Auction

Survivors Offering Support

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Swans Creek Elementary School PTA

Swing for Youth Golf Open

Sykesville 8U Travel Baseball Team

Symphony Sneakers of Centreville

Taney Town Elementary School

Taste and Auction of Howard County

Teardrops to Rainbows

Teen Challenge of Baltimore

Temple Beth El Night of Stars

13th Avenue Community Center in Bradenton

Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School

Threshold Services

Town of Hampstead

Towson University

T-REC Coalition of Sarasota

Trellis Services, Inc.

Trinity School

Triple T Elite Sports

Turner Station Recreation Council

Ulman Cancer Fund/Justin Jennings Foundation

UMMS Foundation

Union Baptist Church

United Cerebral Palsy

United Educational Corporation


Brian Roberts along with members of Shannon Obaker’s family present a check to UMMS during a pre-game ceremony to launch Shannon’s Fund in July, 2008.

In 2008, the Orioles and OriolesREACH established Shannon’s Fund, a $50,000 endowment at the University of Maryland Medical Center to provide financial assistance to hospital patients and their families. Created in memory of Shannon Obaker – the team’s Director of Community Outreach who bravely fought cancer for over a year before passing away in 2007 at age 29 – Shannon’s Fund is administered by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Funds are donated to patients and their family members as need arises to assist with the general expenses associated with the treatment process, including hospital parking, alternate housing, food costs and household bills.

People who knew Shannon knew of her passion for helping others, especially children and animals. In her role as Community Outreach Director, Shannon coordinated charitable donation requests, scheduled player appearances in the community and arranged special visits for sick children who wanted to meet their baseball heroes. The Orioles and the Obaker family believe that the most meaningful way to remember Shannon is to reach out to help others because that is what Shannon cared about most.

The Orioles will continue to contribute to the Fund via proceeds collected from future charitable endeavors and OriolesREACH initiatives. Those wishing to make contributions in Shannon’s memory can visit OriolesREACH.com and click on “Donate to Shannon’s Fund.”

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United Way

United Way of Central Maryland

University of Maryland

University of Maryland Baseball

Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation

2010 U.S. Squash Doubles Championship

The V Foundation for Cancer Research

Van Rensselaer Elementary

Van Wezel Foundation

Victorious Ministries

Villa Maria Continuum

The Village Learning Place

Virginia Bandits 10U Baseball

Virginia SIDS Alliance

Volley for Kids

Volunteer Emergency Families for Children

Walter Reed Veterans Hospital

Warminster Baseball Association

Washington Adventist Hospital Foundation

The Washington Animal Rescue League

Washington Episcopal School

Washington Patriots Baseball Boosters

Waterloo Bucks Baseball

Waves Fast Pitch Softball

West Springfield Baseball

West Springfield High School

Westminster Elementary School

Westminster High School

Westside Elementary School #24

White Marsh Baseball

White Oak School

William James Becker, IV Discretionary Trust

GROUPS BENEFiTiNG FROM ORiOLES REACHSHANNON’S FUND

If your organization would like to work with OriolesREACH to better the lives of those in our community, we’re here to help.

• To schedule a former player appearance, please call 410-547-6144.

• To schedule The Oriole Bird, please call 410-547-6221.• To inquire about the OriolesREACH Gameday Experience

Program, please call 410-547-6221.• For all other OriolesREACH questions, please call

888-848-BIRD or visit OriolesREACH.com.

Donation Requests

Each year, the Orioles send donations to charitable, non-profit organizations, schools, and civic groups. To request a donation, please send a letter of request on your organization’s letterhead (including the contact information and address where the donation might be sent) to:

OriolesREACH Donations 333 West Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Or you can fax your request to 410-547-6292.

We do not accept email requests. Please notify us at least eight weeks prior to your scheduled event and explain how the proceeds will be used. Requests will only be considered for organizations that can include a copy of its 501 (c) (3) status, is a recognized charity supporting youth athletics or educational initiatives, and is located in the MD/DC/VA/DE/WV/NC/Southern PA area.

HELP US REACH YOUGROUPS BENEFiTiNG

FROM ORiOLES REACH

Windy Hill Elementary School

Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation

Winterfest

WOASF

Wolfe Street Academy

Women in Distress

The Women’s Committee of Historic Hampton

The Woodbourne Center

Woodholme Elementary School

Woodmoor Elementary School

Woodmoor Elementary

Worcester State College Baseball Team

WOR-WIC College

WT Woodson High School

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota

YMCA of Englewood

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

YMCA of North Port

YMCA of Venice

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

York Cancer Center

Young 500

YoungLife

Youth from the 45th Legislative District

YWCA Baltimore

Zachary Hebda Foundation & MS

Luke Scott meets a young fan at Spring Training in Sarasota, Florida.To learn more about OriolesREACH and how you can help us help our Community, visit OriolesREACH.com.

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