LOS ANGELES (June 3, 2026) — The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), in partnership with Maker’s Mark, welcomed supporters, partners, and community champions to Dodger Stadium for the second annual Blue Heaven & Bourbon: A Benefit Trophy Night — an unforgettable evening celebrating impact, community, and championship legacy in support of LADF’s Dodgers Dreamteam and Dodgers Dreamfields programs.
Hosted on the iconic UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium and its Centerfield Plaza, the exclusive event brought together guests for an elevated culinary and entertainment experience while raising critical funds to expand access to sports-based youth development, baseball and softball programming, and safe places to play across Los Angeles communities.
The evening featured a VIP Champions Chat with Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and General Manager Brandon Gomes, remarks from LADF Chief Executive Officer Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman and Norma Edith García-Gonzalez, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, followed by a fireside conversation with future Dodgers legend Reggie Smith and a special live performance by Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc.
Guests enjoyed the Limited-Edition Maker's Mark Champion Selection, a special barrel that was donated to LADF on the heels of the back-to-back World Series celebration and curated offerings from some of Los Angeles’ most celebrated culinary and beverage partners, including Maker’s Mark, Suntory Spirits, Golden Road Brewing, Habit, Jon & Vinny’s, Randy’s Donuts, Saucy Los Angeles, Dear Caviar, Levy Restaurants, and more.
“Blue Heaven & Bourbon was created to celebrate the power of community and championship spirit while investing in opportunities for young people across Los Angeles,” said Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to Maker’s Mark, our generous sponsors, partners, and supporters who made this memorable evening possible.”
Throughout the night, attendees participated in exclusive auctions, raffles, and giving opportunities benefiting LADF’s signature programs, Dodgers Dreamteam and Dodgers Dreamfields. Dodgers Dreamteam is LADF’s comprehensive sports-based youth development program that uses baseball and softball to deliver education resources, health services, and basic essentials to youth across Los Angeles. Dodgers Dreamfields are revitalized community baseball and softball fields that serve as safe spaces and activation hubs for Dodgers Dreamteam play and events, literacy and STEM programming, and neighborhood engagement. Together, Dodgers Dreamteam and Dodgers Dreamfields allow LADF to level the playing field — on and off the field.
Since reimagining the Foundation in 2013, LADF has raised more than $104 million and invested over $80 million into proven programs and community partners, positively impacting more than 11.5 million youth.
LADF also recognized the generous support of its event sponsors and partners, including Grand Slam Sponsors Security Benefit and Stephanie & Nicholas Sandler; Home Run Sponsors Bank of America and Blue Shield of California; and Triple Sponsors Bendheim Enterprises, Inc., New Era Cap, NFP, TAG ARTS, and UCLA Health.
For more information about the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and its programs, visit Dodgers.com/LADF.
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About The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health, homelessness prevention, and social justice for all Angelenos. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity, and refining its work with investments exceeding $80 million in its programs and grants. To date, LADF has positively impacted over 11.5 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF and join the conversation on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Joe Jareck
Los Angeles Dodgers
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