Yesterday the Yankees pledged $500,000 to aid in Sandy relief.
A few minutes ago Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced that they are going to join together to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Feeding America to assist emergency relief efforts in the most devastated areas along the East Coast affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Commissioner Selig?s statement:
??As our thoughts and prayers remain with all those who have been impacted by this tragedy, it is a privilege for Major League Baseball to support our fans and their communities during this urgent time of need. All of us at Major League Baseball are grateful to our society?s leaders, first responders and volunteers, and we hope that our contribution to these humanitarian organizations will assist in the vital relief efforts along the East Coast.?This is a time when the resiliency of the great American spirit will prevail.?
Michael Weiner?s statement:
?Natural disasters know no boundaries, and this one was a direct hit that affected many in the MLBPA?s office personally. On behalf of the MLBPA and its members, we are honored to join with the Commissioner?s Office in making this contribution to support the efforts of organizations working around the clock to help provide various forms of relief and assistance to those suffering in the aftermath of the storm, including many of our friends and neighbors in need.?
Additionally, MLB will work closely with teams and broadcast partners to encourage baseball fans to support the Red Cross via public service announcements, programming mentions and editorial coverage on MLB Network and MLB.com.
More information can be obtained at MLBCommunity.org
Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/02/mlb-mlbpa-to-donate-1-million-for-sandy-relief/related/
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