Dodgers join its players in supporting those affected by natural disasters
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers today joined their players in supporting those affected by recent natural disasters and pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the devastating earthquake in Mexico. Dodger players, coaches and broadcasters have been active in showing support for their home countries, including Kiké Hernández (Puerto Rico), Adrián González (Mexico), Fernando Valenzuela (Mexico), Julio Urías (Mexico) and Juan Castro (Mexico), and encourage the team's fans to join in their relief efforts at Dodger Stadium during the upcoming homestand or online at RedCross.org/Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will contribute the proceeds of its silent auctions on Saturday, Sept. 23, Sunday Sept. 24 and Tuesday Sept. 26 towards the relief efforts, while the Red Cross will be on-site to accept monetary donations Saturday at La Gran Fiesta and Tuesday at locations throughout the stadium (listed below), which will be staffed by Dodger alumni. In addition to the regular auction location on the Club Level outside the Vin Scully Press Box, LADF will hold auctions on the Left Field Plaza and in the Lexus Dugout Club and on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Auction items include Dodger game-used jerseys, autographed jerseys, baseballs and photos.
Saturday/Sunday/Tuesday Silent Auction locations/timings:
Left Field Plaza: Saturday (4:10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.); Sunday (11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.); Tuesday (5:10 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Club Level: Saturday (4:10 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.); Sunday (11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.); Tuesday (5:10 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Lexus Dugout Club: Saturday (4:10 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.); Sunday (11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.); Tuesday (5:10 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Red Cross Donation booth locations/timings:
Saturday: La Gran Fiesta (2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday: Next to LADF Silent Auction locations (LF Plaza, Club Level, Lexus Dugout Club), and behind home plate on Loge (5:10 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) and Reserve (5:10 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)