THE MOYER FOUNDATION’S “DREAM” AUCTION RAISES over

$1.2 million to support Camp Erin™ - bereavement camps for children

SEATTLE, WA  – The Moyer Foundation, founded by Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, hosted its Dream Catchers auction Saturday, November 7, 2009 – raising more than $1.2 million to support Camp Erin – the largest, nationwide network of bereavement camps for children who are grieving the loss of a family member or friend. Funds raised at the event benefit the Campaign for Kids a nationwide effort to establish and fund a camp in as many as 60 cities, including additional camps in Washington State. 

Patrons bid on once-in-a-lifetime “dream” experiences such as attending the 2010 Olympics with Bob Costas, and VIP passes to the most coveted sporting events such as the World Series and Super Bowl. The highest winning bids went for a VIP-all access trip to the Masters in Augusta and a luxury trip package to Jackson Hole.

The event’s Presenting Sponsor was New York Life Inc. which, earlier this year contributed a $600,000 grant for Camp Erin - the largest corporate commitment received to date.  Several other major, personal commitments were announced at the event, including $500,000 and $100,000 gifts.

“The support people showed at the event was amazing. It shows just how much the community cares about Camp Erin. Especially in these economic times, it means a lot to Karen and me to see people getting involved - not only financially, but  through volunteering and other ways, helping the Foundation bring Camp Erin to more kids here in Washington State and nationwide,” said Moyer

Proceeds from Dream Catchers will help to open new camps in 2010 including one camp in Washington State as well as Anaheim, CA; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Baltimore, MD;; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Milwaukee, WI.

 “Everyone at the Foundation is so gratified by the growing support and generosity shown by companies and individuals throughout our community and nationwide. It’s truly astounding.  Most important, events like Dream Catchers will enable us to help thousands of grieving children next year, said Gary Pollock, Executive Director of The Moyer Foundation.

About The Moyer Foundation and Camp Erin

The Moyer Foundation – (a public, 501 c 3 organization) was founded in 2000 by World Series-winning, Major League All-Star pitcher, Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen. The Foundation’s mission is to provide comfort and support to children enduring a time of profound physical, emotional or financial distress. With the community’s support, The Moyer Foundation has raised more than $19 million to support hundreds of different programs that directly serve the needs of children in distress. The Moyer Foundation created and funds its own programs like Camp Erin, bereavement camps for grieving children and teens. Camp Erin is the largest national network of bereavement camps for children and teens – with 38 camps in 23 states and Canada.  The Foundation is currently leading a campaign to help establish as many as 60 new camps nationwide- at least one camp in every Major League Baseball city. The Moyer Foundation raises funds through many special events, corporate partners and individual donors. 100% of individual donations benefit children in distress. For more information and to get involved go to www.moyerfoundation.org

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