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Message from Shane and Melissa
Aloha! The past few months have been an incredible time for our Foundation and we're thrilled to share a few highlights with you. First, our fashion show raised more than $325,000 to provide opportunities for children in need! Only in its second year, this event has become one of the premier events in Philly. We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, our teammates and everyone who contributed towards this evening.
Second, throughout our lives, there are special, unforgettable moments in time, which stand out from the rest. For us, the opening of the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club was one of these times. This project was more than a year in the making, so to see the once dilapidated building come back to life has been truly amazing. Even more amazing are the countless lives the updated facility will touch. The city of Philadelphia embraced our family from the very beginning and we are honored to be able to give back to the community in this way.
Now, as we look ahead to our work in Hawaii, we are excited about our current efforts (which you'll learn about below) as well as the impact we will make in the future! Thank you for teaming with our Foundation to build a brighter future for underserved youth.
All our best,
Melissa and Shane Victorino
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OUR WORK
A GRAND Opening
September 22, 2011 was a momentous day for us and the 
Nicetown community, as we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club. Master of ceremonies, ESPN's Chris Berman, welcomed the guests, followed by a proclamation presented by the Mayor's office. Also joining us were special guests from Major League Baseball, the Phillies organization, and other members of the community.
The newly renovated facility will provide programs and services to more than 300 children per day. The 16,000 square foot building features a full-size gymnasium, teen center, game room, media/technology center, after-school study lounge, kitchen, offices and other ancillary spaces. In an area where more than 60% of households are led by a single parent and nearly 50% of the families live below the poverty line, this Club will offer a safe, positive place for kids to learn, grow and play.
You can view additional photos from the event and of the updated club on our Facebook page.
Flyin' Hawaiian All-Stars
This summer, kids from Little League, Junior RBI League, PAL, Access Sports and other groups were treated to a day at the ballpark through our charity ticket program. They were given game tickets, food concessions, t-shirts and went down to the field to watch batting practice. But the highlight of their day was meeting Shane and posing for photos. This season, close to 200 children participated in this program, many of whom had never been to a Phillies game or would not have had a chance to, without it.
"We cannot describe how happy our children felt to be on the field and take pictures with their idols, some of them still cannot believe that this just happened. We want to encourage you to continue developing these types of programs because it does make a big difference in these children's lives." - R&R Mejia Junior RBI League
Helping Hawaii's Keiki (Children)
As part of our efforts to provide opportunities to underserved youth in Hawaii, we are teaming up with local non-profits who share our mission. Earlier this year, we held a Request for Proposals and have selected the following beneficiaries for 2011: Best Buddies Hawaii, Hawaii Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike, Maui Family Support Services, and Palama Settlement. We look forward to working with these groups to serve Hawaii's keiki!
For more information on these organizations and their programs, please visit our website. |
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Donor Spotlight
Special thanks to Brian Isely and Center City Film and Video for producing and editing our Foundation video. You can watch the video our YouTube page!
Make Your Next Stop, Zippy's!
Zippy's, a local restaurant chain in Hawaii, is partnering with the Shane Victorino Foundation once again to raise funds for underserved youth. From October 1 through November 30, Zippy's will be offering "Vic Pacs" for sale at each of its locations throughout the State of Hawaii. 50¢ from each Vic Pac sold will be donated to the Foundation. In addition, customers may purchase baseball cutouts for $1 or make a donation at designated donation boxes.
Make a Difference Day
Did you know "Make A Difference Day" is October 22, 2011? The campaign takes place annually on the fourth Saturday of October and is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Each and every one of us can make a difference in the life of a child. Visit our website to learn how you can join our efforts! |
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OUR EVENTS
Tee It Up with Shane and Friends
Join us for the 4th annual Shane Victorino Celebrity Dinner and Golf Classic, at the Wailea Golf Club and Four Seasons Resort Maui, on November 19, 2011. Celebrity captains will tee it up on the course with their teams, followed by an island-style dinner including a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and awards ceremony. Returning as our emcee is ESPN SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett.
Scheduled to join Shane on the course this year are: Ben Francisco, Ryan Howard, and Jimmy Rollins (Phillies); Brandon League and Jason Vargas (Mariners); Kevin Correia and Cameron Maybin (Padres); Cody Ross (Giants); Adam Jones (Orioles); Kanekoa Texeira (Yankees); Craig Sager (TBS/TNT Broadcaster); Pat O'Connell (Surfing Hall of Famer), and others.
Sponsorship packages range from $3,000 to $25,000. Please contact Lisa Young by email or phone (310) 722-1590, or visit our website for more information!
Oh, What a Night!
Our 2nd annual All-Star Celebrity Fashion Show, presented by Saks Fifth Avenue and Caesars Atlantic City, raised more than $325,000 to support our mission of providing opportunities to underserved youth!
Celebrities who joined Shane and Melissa on the runway included Cole Hamels, Jimmy and Johari Rollins, Ryan Howard and Krystle Campbell, John Mayberry, Jr., Hunter Pence, Michael Stutes, Chase Utley, Ben and Cindy Francisco, Antonio Bastardo, Brian Schneider, Jamie and Karen Moyer, Billy and Melanie King, Bernard Hopkins, and Kyle Nakazawa. Joe and LeeAndra Blanton, Vance Worley, Michael Schwimmer, Coach Pete and Nancy Mackanin, Coach Rich and Maureen Dubee, Danny and Amy Bonaduce, Governor Ed Rendell, Heidi Hamels and Jennifer Utley were also in attendance. Click here to view photos from the event!
The evening began with a cocktail reception, featuring the LAGOS Diamond Champagne Raffle, and silent auction. This was followed by a runway fashion show, dinner, live auction and program, during which the Victorinos presented Jamie and Karen Moyer with the inaugural "Harry Kalas Strong Voice in the Community Award" for their continued dedication to serving children in the Philadelphia area.
Thank you to all of the sponsors who made this event another great success! |
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In the News
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Shane Victorino reopens Nicetown
Boys & Girls Club
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Phillies' Victorino opens new Boys & Girls Club
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Grand Slam for Shane Victorino Nicetown
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HughE Dillon: Shane Victorino Foundation Fashion Show
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The Stylin' Hawaiian
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