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On behalf of the Royals family welcome to the inaugural issue of

Going the Distance, the official community outreach publication of the

Kansas City Royals. Our goal is simple, to make a difference in the

lives of those in need throughout the Royals region.

We hope this publication results in further collaboration

with our community partners to positively impact our

community’s youth, education and neighborhoods.

Please join us in looking back at the off-season

community activities and a look at what is ahead. We

look forward to working together!

Thanks for your support.

Sincerely,

Dan Glass President, Kansas City Royals

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2005 brought a significant milestone for Royals Charities! The charitable arm of the Kansas City Royals surpassed the $2 million mark in grants distributed! Since 2001, Royals Charities has donated over $2.2 million to impactful programs that invest in children, education and neighborhoods.

“Surpassing the $2 million mark in contributions is made possible only through the continued commitment and contributions of our players and their wives,

our associates, our family, and our fans,” said Royals President Dan Glass. “We are pleased to donate to several worthy non-profit organizations throughout the year and look forward to continuing to support charitable causes that help make Kansas City a better place.”

Agencies receiving grants during the 2005 Grant Program include: ALS Association Keith Worthington ChapterAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Liver FoundationArthritis Foundation Western MissouriBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityCatholic CharitiesChildren’s Mercy HospitalThe Children’s PlaceCity Union MissionDown Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas CityFox 4 Love Fund for ChildrenHarvesters-The Community Food NetworkHeart to Heart InternationalHope HouseJackie Robinson FoundationJim Eisenreich FoundationKansas City Crime CommissionKansas Wildscape FoundationKU Endowment AssociationLeukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLiteracy Kansas CityMarillac CenterNational Kidney Foundation of KS & Western MOOperation BreakthroughRose Brooks CenterSalvation ArmySheffield PlaceTLC for Children & FamiliesTeammates for KidsTruman Medical Center Charitable FoundationUMKC School of DentistryWhitey Herzog Youth Foundation

$597,800Amount handed out in grants in

2005 by Royals Charities.

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calling potential volunteersThroughout the year, the Royals and Royals Charities rely on many dedicated volunteers. If you would like your organization to be considered as a potential volunteer group, please send a letter to the community relations department or an e-mail to comrel@royals.com.

clutch partnerThe Kansas City Zone Dodge Dealers drive support for the Kansas City community! As lead sponsor of the Royals Charities Baseball ‘N Blues party, the Welcome Home Luncheon and Honorary Line-Up, Dodge is helping the Royals positively impact many lives in Kansas City. Without the strong backing from our champion partners like Dodge, these community events would not be possible. Thank you Dodge for your continued support!

Going The Distance is the official community outreach publication of the Kansas City Royals. For more information, call 816-921-8000, write to us at 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 or visit royals.com.

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“…and the 2005 Man of the Year is…”Yep, that’s our Mike! Mike Sweeney was

recognized as the 2005 Players’ Choice Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award recipient as voted on by fellow Major League players. The award is given annually to the player in either league whose on-field performance and contribution to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement.

That’s a big honor, but Mike’s work in the community certainly earned him the distinction.

Mike and his wife, Shara, are extremely active in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program. Mike serves as spokesperson for RBI and established the “Swing with Sweeney” program to challenge others to join him to pledge a donation for each RBI he collects. Additionally, the Sweeneys

committed $100,000 to build the “Sweeney Family Field” in Kansas City. Mike also appears in public service announcements and established an annual outstanding character award in his name for an RBI participant.

To allow others to experience Major League Baseball, Mike regularly invites area charity and non-profit groups to attend Royals games as his guests and become members of the “Sween Team.” Since 2003, the five-time All-Star has purchased tickets and souvenirs for nearly 2,200 kids.

In addition, Mike passionately supports a

number of faith-based outreach programs in the Kansas City area and across the country. Since 2001, he has teamed up with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Tony Richardson to host the Sweeney-Richardson Golf Classic, raising more than $140,000 for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action.

Mike serves as the National Spokesman for LIFE TEEN, an international Catholic

ministry dedicated to helping teens grow in their faith and strongly supports Character that Counts, an organization committed to building Christian character and leadership.

Nationally, Mike actively supports the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation and the Prostate Cancer

Foundation.It is easy to see why Mike Sweeney was

named the “Man of the Year.” We are lucky to have Mike as our Man of Kansas City!

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Mike Sweeney welcomes RBI players and director Anthony Dickson prior to a Royals game. Below, Mike smiles with his son Michael and cancer survivor and friend Daulton.

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3 greater kansas city dayOn Opening Day, co-chair George Brett teams up with more than 1600 volunteers to sell a special Royals edition of the Kansas City Star throughout the city. Proceeds from the sales help send kids to Rotary Youth Camp and other deserving children’s charities.

4 welcome home luncheonThe entire team joins fans at the 2006 Welcome Home Luncheon to launch another season of Royals baseball! This annual tradition gives fans the chance to welcome back their favorite players, meet the newest Royals and get the inside scoop on the exciting 2006 season!

7 reggie’s reach inaugural nightOutfi elder Reggie Sanders hosts 50 guests to sit in Reggie’s Reach during Friday night games. Several groups, including pairs from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, enjoy tickets, food and t-shirts as part of the night!

12 “cops are topps” baseballcard programTopps Royals baseball cards are distributed to police offi cers throughout the Midwest who give the cards to children as they patrol local neighborhoods. For over 15 years, the Royals have helped to encourage communication between kids and local police offi cers!

22 sween team Since 2003, Mike Sweeney has hosted area disadvantaged youth groups to Saturday games as part of the Sween Team. Look for “Sween Team” members in the right-fi eld Outfi eld Plaza!

22 operation blessingThe Royals join forces with the Kansas City Chiefs to feed more than 3,000 needy people in Kansas City. Under the motto “Two Teams: One Goal,” the clubs join more than 175 volunteers to distribute Operation Blessing’s food and toys to those who need it most.

26 dream factoryThroughout the season, the Royals

invite children facing serious challenges to join them for batting practice from the dugout, to meet their favorite players

and to enjoy the game! The experience appears on the

KMBC-TV 10 p.m. newscast in the “Dream Factory” segment.

28 royals charities baseballequipment driveRoyals Charities and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund team up to collect new and gently-

used sporting equipment for the East YMCA Little League

Baseball program. Donate an item and help a young athlete!

10 school day at “the k” Students from all over have the opportunity to go to class with the Royals by attending “School Day at ‘The K.’” The WDAF-TV Fox 4 Weather Team and Sluggerrr lead the students in educational baseball fun!

19 royals wives food driveThe 24th annual “Royals Wives Food Drive” to benefi t Harvesters will help fi ght childhood hunger throughout K.C.. Fans join the Royals Wives Association to collect non-perishable food items prior to the Cardinals vs. Royals.

20 shirts off our backsRoyals Charities hosts the return of the “Shirts Off Our Backs” benefi t to allow fans to win an autographed jersey right off the back of their favorite Royals player! Volunteers sell instant win scratch tickets for a chance to win.

9 prostate cancer foundation game The Royals join Major League Baseball in their effort to fi ght prostate cancer. Each home run hit will be matched by fans to help the Prostate Cancer Foundation fi nd a cure for this disease.

10 christian family dayFollowing the game, several Royals players, including Mike Sweeney and Jeremy Affeldt, will share their stories prior to a concert by two-time Dove Award winners “By the Tree.”

11 “father of the year” gameMore than 5,000 students submit essays entitled “What My Father Means to Me” through the National Center for Fathering’s, “Royals Father of the Year” contest. The winning authors and fathers are treated to a game and recognition during a special pre-game ceremony.

19 baseball ‘n blues partyRoyals President Dan Glass and his wife, Penny, co-chair the Royals Charities largest fundraiser presented by the Kansas City Zone Dodge Dealers. The entire Royals team joins guests for the dinner/auction to benefi t the KC YMCA Challenger Division Baseball Park.

25 salute to the negro leaguesIt will appear that the Kansas City Monarchs are taking on the Milwaukee Bears as the Royals and Brewers wear replica jerseys in the annual Salute to the Negro Leagues. The fi rst 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a 1949 style Monarchs hat!

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dream factoryThroughout the season, the Royals

invite children facing serious challenges to join them for batting practice from the dugout, to meet their favorite players

and to enjoy the game! The experience appears on the

KMBC-TV 10 p.m. newscast in the “Dream Factory” segment.

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Baseball program. Donate an item and help a young athlete!

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sit in Reggie’s Reach during Friday night games. Several groups, including pairs from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, enjoy tickets, food and t-shirts as part of the night!

26 dream factoryThroughout the season, the Royals

invite children facing serious challenges to join them for batting practice from the dugout, to meet their favorite players

and to enjoy the game! The experience appears on the

KMBC-TV 10 p.m. newscast in the “Dream Factory” segment.

for the East YMCA Little League Baseball program. Donate an item and help a young athlete!

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Royals Charities will be supporting physically challenged youth through its largest fundraiser, the Baseball ‘N Blues party. The event is set for Monday, June 19 in the Midwest Airlines Crown Club at Kauffman Stadium, with proceeds benefi ting the Kansas City YMCA Challenger Division Baseball Park.

The park will feature a custom-designed baseball fi eld with synthetic turf used to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices. It removes the barriers that normally keep children with mental and physical disabilities off of the diamond. It will be the fi rst fi eld of its kind in the Kansas City area.

Challenger Division Baseball was created in 1989 to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, regardless of their abilities. But it is more than playing a game. The Challenger Division is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like any other kid. To help athletes, the Challenger Division uses a “buddy” system in which each player is paired with an able-bodied peer.

Royals Charities is supporting this initiative in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and William Jewell College. The project was started by students from William Jewell’s prestigious Pryor Leadership Studies Program, while YMCA of Greater Kansas City donated the land and will supervise the program. The fi eld will be located near the

intersection of Highway 152 and Interstate 169, across from Metro North Mall and just off North Platte Purchase Road.

The Baseball ‘N Blues party will bring together fans and the entire 2006 team. Patrons will enjoy a signature dinner and

participate in live and silent auctions featuring unique memorabilia, sporting event tickets, and entertainment and luxury items. Companies or individuals interested in donating items or services for this fun-fi lled philanthropic event may contact Royals Charities.

Royalty Fields Area fi elds are eligible for make-overs, courtesy,

in part, to Royals Charities. The “Royalty Fields” grant distribution program was recently announced to provide new life to area baseball fi elds. Midwest non-profi t and government units who run baseball and/or softball programs may apply for project-specifi c matching grants up to $5,000.

The grants will be awarded to organizations to improve game-essential areas including new sod, infi eld, fencing and dugouts. Non-essential items

including lights, bleachers/grandstands, restrooms and scoreboards will not be considered.

For more information or to download an application, visit the Community section of royals.com.

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traveling royalsRoyals current and former players,

including several of the club’s young stars and members of the Royals Hall of Fame, spent part of the winter meeting fans and visiting schools, military bases and shopping malls across the Midwest. The annual Royals Caravan participated in 50 events in 35 communities during the 17-day tour.

Participants in this year’s caravan included Manager Buddy Bell, pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Andrew Sisco, catcher John Buck, fi rst baseman Mike Sweeney, third baseman Mark Teahen, outfi elders Emil Brown and Reggie Sanders, and Royals 2005 fi rst-round draft pick Alex Gordon. They were joined by Sluggerrr, Royals Alumni members, club broadcasters and front offi ce staff as part of this Royal tradition.

holiday visits in k.c.Several members of the Kansas City Royals participated in various community activities during the Holiday season. Pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, catcher John Buck, Royals Hall of Famer Frank White, former Royals players Al Fitzmorris and Greg Pryor, broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre and mascot Sluggerrr visited several areas in Kansas City. The Royals distributed baseball gloves that were collected through the Gloves for Kids event hosted by Lefebvre’s Footprints Foundation at Dick’s

Sporting Goods in 2005. Young ballplayers from the Guadalupe Center and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City received the gloves.

In addition, the group supported the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign by ringing bells and collecting donations. Finally, the group visited Blue River

Elementary in Overland Park, Kan., to read books with select primary classrooms.

giving gifts in topekaLaw enforcement offi cers became

personal shoppers for kids from Big Brothers/Big Sisters in a Topeka Wal-

Mart last December. The Royals partnered with the Topeka/Shawnee County Fraternal Order of Police and Wal-Mart for the 13th annual Christmas with a Cop event.

Royals mascot Sluggerrr Claus made a special holiday visit to the shoppers before departing to share the holiday fun with children undergoing treatment at

Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka. The Royals provided fi nancial support

and gifts to the event, helping the Fraternal Order of Police and Wal-Mart to continue the tradition of holiday shopping with under-privileged kids in Topeka.

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32,070Estimated number of

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mailbag

THANKS FOR TICKETSSeveral of our Freedom School families were awarded ROYALS tickets and were able to enjoy a baseball game. For many, it was the fi rst time experiencing the fun and excitement of seeing the Royals play live. Your generosity established lifelong memories for children, helped in our quest to make families bond in healthy, wholesome activities and start a lifelong love of the game.

Rita D. Reed, DirectorCalvary Temple Freedom School

CARAVAN VISITThank you for visiting our school during the Royals Caravan. Hearing big league players share such positive messages...our kids will remember it for life!

Roger S., ParentWindy Hills Elementary School in Kearney, Nebraska

SCHOOL AUCTIONThanks for helping our school auction. The auction is very important to our school. We appreciate your gift.

Sophia, 3rd GradeTopeka Collegiate

offi ce staff as part of this excitement of seeing the Royals play live. Your generosity established lifelong memories for children, helped in our quest to make families bond in healthy, wholesome activities and start a lifelong love of the game.

Rita D. Reed, DirectorCalvary Temple Freedom School

CARAVAN VISITThank you for visiting our school during the Royals Caravan. Hearing big league players share such positive messages...our kids will remember it for life!

Roger S., ParentWindy Hills Elementary School in Kearney, Nebraska

Sophia, 3rd GradeTopeka Collegiate

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Alex Gordon at a Royals Caravan stop.

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Abilene Tri-School ElementaryAffton Athletic AssociationAlexander Doniphan ElementaryAlphapointe Association for the BlindAlzheimer’s Association-Heart of

America ChapterAmazonia Elementary School American Diabetes AssociationAmerican Indian CouncilAmerican Stroke AssociationAplington-Parkersburg High School Archie High School Arthritis FoundationAssembly Component SystemsAtlanta High School Auburn High School Ava Victory Academy-Fall CarnivalBallard Community Center Basehor Community LibraryBedford Community School Benilde HallBerryton Elementary School Bethel Elementary School Big Brothers Bid SistersBishop DuBourg High School Blackburn ElementaryBlue River ElementaryBlue Valley North High School Bonjour Elementary School Boonville Firefighters AssociationBoy Scout Troop 282Boys & Girls Club of Greater KCBraymer Community FairBristol Hill Evening Care Center Brookfield Sr. HighBuffalo High School

Butler Manufacturing CompanyCalvary Baptist Mission TeamCancer Action, IncCaring & SharingCASA Children’s AdvocatesCathedral School Catholic CharitiesCCA FundraisingCenter Point-Urbana Boy ScoutsCentral Elementary School Chariton IA 4th of July CommitteeChildren’s Center for the Visually

ImpairedChrist the King Parish

Church of the AnnunciationCitizens for Safe MediansCity of Raytown Emergency Medical

ServicesClarksburg Community School Clearwater Chamber of CommerceClinton Public LibraryCollege Heights Christian School Comanche ElementaryCommunity Blood CenterCommunity Mediation Center Compeer InternationalConcordia Substance Abuse CouncilCoyote Hill Children’s HomeCreighton Preparatory High SchoolCrocker High School Cub Scout Pack 403Cure of Ars SchoolCystic Fibrosis FoundationDance & Acro ExplosionDelaware Elementary School Denver RotaryDesoto High School Don Bosco Community Center, IncDream FactoryDuquesne Elementary School East Elementary School Effingham Elementary School English Landing Elementary School Excelsior Springs Optimist CharitiesFaith Regional Health Services Family Literacy Center Federated-United WayFirst Assembly of GodFirst Step FundForest Ridge Community Youth

ServicesFort Madison Family YMCAFoundation WorkshopFrankfort Christian Academy Freedom School Friends of Parkville Animal ShelterGardner Institute-Health ResourceGifted Center at Memorial Middle

SchoolGirl Scouts of Mid-Continents CouncilGood Shepherd Lutheran School Grain Valley R-5 School DistrictGrandview Middle School Greeley Elementary School Green Ridge Park BoardGuadalupe CenterHalfway Grade & High SchoolHarvestersHead Start of Shawnee MissionHealthy FamiliesHeartland Elementary School Helping Hand of Goodwill IndustriesHigh Point R-III School Highlands ResidentialHillsdale Elementary School Holcomb High School Holy Cross Lutheran School Holy Trinity Catholic School Hope Lutheran School Howells Community Catholic School Humboldt High School Immaculate Conception ChurchIndependent Living Resource CenterIntensive Family Counseling, IncIowa Valley High School Jackson County Parks & RecreationJasper R-5Jefferson West High School Jim Brewer FoundationJohnson County LibraryJoplin Humane SocietyJoshua Child & Family DevelopmentJunior Service League of IndependenceKansas Alumni AssociationKansas City Boys ChoirKansas City Habitat for HumanityKansas City Parent Center Kansas City, KS Housing Authority

Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital KC City First Church of the NazareneKC Sports CommissionKCAUTVKCMC Child Development

CorporationKeys Youth ServicesKingswood Cougars Baseball ClubKnox County ElementaryKVC Behavioral Health CareLake Regional Hospital FoundationLansing ElementaryLawrence Humane SocietyLeatherwood MattersLeawood LionsLee’s Summit Educational FoundationLenapah Vol. Fire DeptLeonard Lawrence School Liberal R-2 SchoolsLiberty United Methodist ChurchLightHouse, IncLogan County Healthcare FoundationLouisburg Elementary School Lyndon High School Madison C-3 SchoolMalvern Community School District Maplewood Elementary MarillacMartin Luther School Maternal & Child Health Coalition of

Greater KCMcPherson County Relay for LifeMeadow Heights Community BoostersMental Health Assn of Saline CountyMessiah Lutheran School Mexico-Audrain County LibraryMid America Basset Rescue, IncMiddle Grove School Midwest Foster Care and AdoptionMiller Central ElementaryMissouri City Clerk & Finance

Officers AssnMissouri Legislative Black Caucus

FoundationMissouri State University MO Cable Telephone AssociationMO Police Juvenile Officer’s AssnMoila Shrine Center Monett Rural Firefighters AssnMorris ElementaryMound Valley ElementaryMove UpNAMI of Southwest MissouriNational Kidney Foundation of KS &

Western MONebraska Forest ServiceNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumNeosho Christian School-FundraisingNew Hope MinistriesNew HouseNICC Annual Gold TournamentNorman Convention & Visitors BureauNorth Elementary School North Kansas City Public LibraryNorth Platte High School Northern Hills Baptist ChurchNorthland Dropping Center Northland Regional Chamber of

CommerceNorwood Middle School Oak Grove High School Oak Street ElementaryOctagon Center for the ArtsOgden Fall FestivalOlathe East High School Omaha Conservatory of MusicOrange City Health SystemOsage Fire Protection DistrictOsmond Community School Our Lady of the Presentation SchoolOverland Park PoliceOzanamOzarks Family YMCAParent Project MD

Park University Partners in EducationPatty Cake’s Family CenterPeculiar Police Dept. Special OlympicsPeterson Elementary School Pipkin Middle School PKD FoundationPleasant Hill Elementary School Police Athletic LeaguePrairie Ridge ElementaryPrinceton Rotary ClubQueen of the Holy Rosary SchoolRace the Wind Greyhound AdoptionRaintree Community Church Ray County Fellowship Center Raytown Emergency Medical ServicesRed Bridge Family YMCARenaissance West, IncRichland R-4 Elementary SchoolRiley County RSVPRockhurst University Rosedale Middle School Ruskin High School Sac-Osage Hospital Safe Homes, IncSaline County Family Support Salvation Army

Sandy KoontzSarpy County Chamber CommerceScarborough Elementary School Scotland County High School Seeds of Hope Seville Care Center Shawnee ChamberShawnee Mission South HSSheffield Place Shepard’s Center of the NorthlandSherwood Elementary School Sigma Delta TauSmall Saints Learning CenterSoderstrom Elementary School Soroptimist International of JoplinSouth Page Community School Southeast of SalineSouthern Christian Leadership

ConferenceSouthwest Elementary School Spofford HomeSt. Albert Catholic SchoolsSt. Boniface ParishSt. ColumbkilleSt. Francis Center St. Gabriel the Archangel SchoolSt. Johns Military School St. Joseph Education Center St. Marks Catholic ChurchSt. Mary’s High SchoolSt. Peter’s ParishSt. Teresa’s AcademySt. Vincent’s AcademyStop ViolenceSunny Pointe Elementary SchoolSwope Health ServicesSylvan Area FoundationSynergy ServicesTaste of the NFLTate Morehead Fund RaiserTeachers Helper/Quality of Life

CoalitionTecumseh South ElementaryTekamah-Herman ElementaryThe Children’s PlaceThe Spirit of St. LouisThe Strategic Learning Center

The Temple, Congregation B’Nai Jehudah

Theatre for Young AmericaTheta Tau OmegaThomas Jefferson High School TJ White Memorial TourneyTLC for Children and FamiliesTMC Behavioral Health NetworkTNC CommunityTomahawk Elementary School Tony Aguirre Community Center Topeka Collegiate SchoolTopeka High School Topping ElementaryTrenton Area Chamber of CommerceTri-City Preschool & Tri-City LeagueTri-County Mental Health ServicesTri-County YMCA of the OzarksTrinity Lutheran Church PreschoolTroop 374 Alumni & FriendsTroy Area Chamber of CommerceTruman Basketball LeagueTruman ElementaryTruman High School Truman HS Patriots Football ProgramTruman Medical Center-LakewoodTulsa Drillers

Turner High School Turner House, IncTurning PointUCP of Greater KCUMKC School of DentistryUnified School District 237United Community Services of

Johnson CountyUnited Inner City ServicesUnited Ministry CenterUnited Services Community Action

AgencyUniversity of Arkansas-Fort SmithUniversity of IowaUniversity of Kansas University of Nebraska-OmahaUniversity of St. Mary Unlocking AutismUrban Districts AllianceUrban League of Greater KCUthoff Valley ElementaryUtopia Baptist Church VA SchoolVA_NHCUValeo-Behavioral Health CareValerius Elementary School Valle Catholic High School Valley Heights High School Vennard College Veterans Association EmployersVolunteer Center of Johnson CountyWarrensburg Rotary ClubWatonga Foundation for Academic

ExcellenceWayside WaifsWellspring Christian School West ElementaryWeston Wonders 4-H Club/PlatteWhatsoever Community CenterWhitson Elementary School Wichita River RatsWill to Succeed FoundationWinnetonka High School Woodland ElementaryWorth County R-III High SchoolWyandotte High School YWCA of Greater Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals are proud to support hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the Midwest through donations of game tickets and Royals memorabilia for their fundraising events. The following groups are among those who have received support:

WHO WE’VE HELPED

Sluggerrr visits a young patient in Topeka.

A very happy Honorary Lineup participant.

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sluggerrrschool visitsRoyals mascot Sluggerrr travels throughout the Midwest visiting schools, corporate and community events. Sluggerrr’s antics entertain all ages at any occasion. Plus, proceeds from Sluggerrr appearances benefi t Royals Charities. To schedule Sluggerrr for your next event, contact 816-504-4332!

ON DECKJuly 5 Perfect Attendance DayJuly 6 RBI Night at “The K”July 8 Baseball 101 with Buddy Bell July 21 Hall of Fame Blood Drive July 23 Keys for a Cause Aug. 8-9 Back to School Drive Aug. 18 Commissioner’s Initiative for Kids LaunchAug. 21 2006 Gloves for KidsSept. 1 Coat Drive