Dodger players support online auction with exclusive experiences and game-used memorabilia to combat COVID-19 and racial inequality

Featuring Mookie Betts Autographed Bats, Meet & Greet Experiences with Clayton Kershaw, Gavin Lux, Will Smith

June 9th, 2020

**LOS ANGELES- **The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) are hosting a second online auction at Dodgers.com/Relief featuring donated player experiences and game-used memorabilia with proceeds to support programs and organizations on the front lines combatting COVID-19 and racial inequality. Funds will provide critical donations to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos.

The auction features: 

·      A guest host experience on the Big SwingPodcastwith Ross Stripling

·      The opportunity to video conference with Andre Ethier and DodgerTalk co-host David Vassegh on** AM 570 LA Sports**

·      Exclusive Meet & Greet experiences with Clayton KershawGavin Lux, and Will Smith, including the opportunity to watch Dodger Batting Practice from a VIP location 

·      Thirteen (13) Mookie Betts Autographed Victus Custom Model MB50 Pro reserve - Maple Baseball Bats available as Buy Now memorabilia 

·      Game-used cleats donated by Clayton KershawMax MuncyWalker Buehler, and Kenley Jansen from games to be played in the 2020 season 

·      Autographed jerseys from the 2020 Dodger roster, including Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, David Price, Corey Seager, Max Muncy, Gavin Lux, Will Smith, and Alex Wood

The auction runs through June 14 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans can also support relief efforts by texting “Relief” to 41623 or visiting Dodgers.com/Reliefto donate to the campaign.  

The Dodgers and Dodgers Foundation launched joint relief efforts in early April and have worked with team partners to provide more than 145,000 meals to the most vulnerable Angelenos and more than $177,000 worth of food, water, hygiene necessities, gift cards and Dodger products to community organizations. Critical resources and support have already been provided to the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Dream Center, newly established childcare centers for essential workers at the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facilities, newly converted homeless shelters in partnership with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Bob Hope USO, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and affiliated UCLA Health medical facilities.  

The team has provided grants to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, My Friend’s Place, the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, and Brotherhood Crusade to address homelessness, basic needs and food insecurity. Continued efforts include education, sports, and health programs with an enhanced mental health lens to help young people cope with the trauma of a pandemic and social justice events, and increased support of programs and organizations that are leading the fight against inequality.