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CELEBRAT ING $55 M ILL ION IN CHAR ITABLE G IV ING

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

CHAIRMAN

KEN KENDRICK

PRESIDENT

MICHAEL KENNEDY

VICE PRESIDENT

DERRICK HALL

TREASURER

TOM HARRIS

SECRETARY

DEBBIE CASTALDO

ADVISORS

DEAN SHORT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARC ASHTON

BRIAN R. BOOKER

AMY COHN

J. ERIC GUDIÑO

GARRY HAYS

DR. MICHAEL HILGERS

CULLEN MAXEY

BRAD NELSEN

JIM SCUSSEL

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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TAMMY BAKER

MARK CAVANAUGH

HAMILTON ESPINOSA

LISA FACCIO

VICKI FIORELLI

MONICA GASTON

BRETT HANSEN

GARY HANSON

TOM HATTEN

MARC ISAACS

JULIE JONES

CHRISTINA MARTINEZ

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE COUNCIL

CULLEN MAXEY

SHAWN MCCLAIN

TOM MEEKS

PAUL ORTIZ

MIKE REINA

MIKE ROSS

RACHEL SAHLMAN

DENNIS SCULLY

MAX SIRSTINS

MO STEIN

ROB VANDERHEI

KERRI WHITE

With more than $55 million in total charitable giving since our inception in 1998 – tops among all professional sports franchises in Arizona – I often talk about community impact being our business, but it goes well past that for both the D-backs and the Arizona Diamondbacks

Foundation as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.

More importantly, it is also our responsibility and proudly one that continues to grow annually.

The collaboration and donations of the D-backs, our Foundation Board, corporate partners, and our wonderful fans have empowered individuals, groups and organizations throughout the state with the all-around tools, resources and efforts to help them see their respective visions become reality, through everything from facility upgrades and scholarships to equipment donations and program grants.

It begins every spring with now-60,000 Arizona Little Leaguers and their coaches sporting complimentary, quality D-backs-branded jerseys and caps in time for their respective Opening Days. With an investment of nearly $1 million through the Foundation this year, the initiative allows the 100-plus participating leagues the ability to reallocate precious funds to offset the cost of facility upgrades and other expenses that formerly led to increases in registrations fees.

Kicking off the D-backs’ season with our signature fundraising event, Evening on the Diamond, we quickly transition into a plethora of season-long initiatives. One such program is Chase Your Dreams, where high school ballclubs including Chandler High, Coronado High, Gila Ridge High, Metro Tech High and Sierra Linda High will receive brand-new sports equipment this year through this worthwhile program with Chase that enters its fourth season of revitalizing struggling high school

baseball and softball programs.Watching the transformation of a simple patch of land into a ballfield worthy of our youngsters’ enthusiasm for the game through our “Diamonds Back” Field Building Program is truly something to behold. With the help of APS, we have been able to provide new lights, scoreboards, fencing and grass for 39 locations and counting from Prescott to Parker to Phoenix’s J.J. & Kelsey Putz Field – our first refurbished softball field.

We consider ourselves fortunate to host an annual Valley showcase for over 1,300 Native American ballplayers and 36 tribes from across the country to play in the first and only intertribal baseball and softball tournament hosted by a MLB club. And for some of those young participants, who last year came from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Mississippi and South Dakota, it was the first time leaving their tribal reservation.

Our D-backs Give Back 50/50 Raffle, presented by Arizona Lottery, raised more than $2.6 million in 2017 with approximately half going to the Foundation and half going to a fan at D-backs home games during the season. Coming up this August, FOX Sports Arizona will once again graciously open up a D-backs game telecast for their annual broadcast fundraiser, which has raised more than $2.1 million for Arizona non-profits since the program’s inception in 2001. Regardless of the individual initiatives, the overall cooperation of participating entities or the ultimate recipients themselves, the overall impact throughout our state is not about us, and it never has been. The bigger picture is – and always will be – about the betterment of our shared community and how we can all selflessly do our part.

Sincerely,

Derrick M. HallPresident & CEO

Letter from DERRICK HALL

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EVENING ON THE DIAMOND

PAST EVENTS

The D-backs hosted their 12th annual Evening on the Diamond Event on Saturday, March 24 at Chase Field. The premier event is a perfect kick-off to the season and the fundraising supports the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. The event chairs James “Bubba” and Blair Moffett raised a total of $3 million for programs in our community.

In a “Stars & Starlets” fashion, D-backs players, coaches, and legends were in attendance in their best western attire for a performance by country music star, Chris Lane.

The Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award Honoree, Stephen J. Zabilski of Society of St. Vincent De Paul was celebrated for his efforts in making a difference to improve the lives of others.

Evening on the Diamond has raised more than $20 million to support important projects and causes within the Arizona community.

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D-BACKS GIVE BACK YOUTH JERSEY PROGRAM

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has continued the tradition of the D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program, in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, Tide and Fox Sports Arizona. In its fourth year since inception, the Little Leaguers across the valley were awarded high-quality D-backs branded uniforms and caps. This gave more than 60,000 youth baseball and softball players and their coaches the opportunity to allocate funds toward other expenses such as facility upgrades, equipment and lower registration fees. The evolution of the program has grown astronomically – one that began with simply a need to offset costs for 30 leagues has now surpassed 103 leagues across Arizona.

Each year, D-backs team players and personnel attend several Opening Day ceremonies to show support of the little leagues. Appearances were made by D-backs players, D-backs Baseball Academy, team mascot Baxter, organist Bobby Freeman and the Street Team.

We’d like to welcome the New Leagues in 2018:

American Little League

Kingman Little League

Bagdad Little League

Kingman North Little League

Chino Valley Little League

Manzanita Ball Club

Copper Hills Little League

Oro Valley Little League

Douglas Girls Amateur Softball League

Round Valley Little League

Florence Little League

Skyline Little League

Four Peaks Little League

Sunnyside Little League

Mountain View Softball Little League

Thornydale Little League

Hayden-Winkelman Little League

Tucson Mountain Little League

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D-BACKS AUTHENTICSD-backs Authentics offers a wide array of game-used jerseys, caps, helmets, baseballs, bases, bats and more. A portion of funds from D-backs Authentics sales benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Shop online at dbacks.com/authentics or visit the D-backs Authentics Store, located at Section 134 at Chase Field during any 2018 D-backs home game.

HOW YOU CAN GIVE BACK

D-BACKS GIVE BACK 50/50 RAFFLE

The D-backs Give Back 50/50 Raffle, supported by Arizona Lottery, is available at every D-backs home game during the 2018 season. The charitable half of the jackpot benefits the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to support youth baseball field development and sports outreach across the state of Arizona.

Tickets are available for 3 for $5, 10 for $10 or 80 for $20 from roving sellers in the stands and at raffle kiosks located throughout the Chase Field concourse levels.

Visit dbacks.com/raffle to learn more.

MYSTERY BALL

Support the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation by purchasing a baseball signed by one of your D-backs favorites. Fans can make a $40 donation in exchange for a Mystery Ball box containing an autographed baseball signed by D-backs players, coaches and alumni. Funds raised benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and are used to support youth sports and education initiatives.Mystery Ball sales begin when gates open at section 130. Quantities are limited.

2018 Mystery Ball Dates:Saturday, May 5th, D-backs vs. AstrosSaturday, June 30th, D-backs vs. GiantsSaturday, August 4th, D-backs vs. Giants

IN THE OFF-SEASON

D-backs pitchers Taijuan Walker and Archie Bradley present jerseys to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix Youth of the Year winners. Back” Field—in Payson, Arizona.

D-backs Pitchers Robbie Ray and Braden Shipley give shoes to a Phoenix at D-backs Winter Classic, presented by University of Phoenix

Shelby Miller poses with membbers of Old Scottsdale Youth Baseball, a participating league in the D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program supported by Tide, Fry’s and Fox Sports Arizona.

Baxter plays with a Boys & Girls Club member at the D-backs/MLB All-Star Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix