(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) seems never to take long periods off from the crucial and much-needed work they perform in many, many of our City, County, and Regional communities that they serve continuously in a timely manner.
This newest effort certainly heightens a special awareness derived through a great media involved attraction of holding a Broadcast Auction that the entire Dodgers Nation and the public in general can rally behind with its support.
Please read and then share with your social media networks the Foundation’s press announcement that will give you all of the details in this greatly needed, fundraising, and very beneficial effort of aiding those families who were adversely impacted in our January wildfires.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TWO-WEEK BROADCAST AUCTION TO BENEFIT LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RECOVERY
Dodger fans can bid on exclusive memorabilia, luxury travel packages and more now through August 17
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 12, 2025) – Dodgers fans can now bid on autographed memorabilia, travel packages, and one-of-a-kind experiences during a special broadcast auction benefiting Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) programs, initiatives, and fire recovery efforts. Net proceeds distributed by LADF will support grassroots organizations aiding those affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. The auction is in the final stretch of its online auction — live now through Aug. 17 at Dodgers.com/Auctions
The auction will be featured during Spectrum SportsNet LA Dodger game programming and hosted on Dodgers.com/Auctions through August 17. During broadcasts, on-air talent will showcase auction items, encouraging Dodger fans to go online and bid on exclusive prizes and experiences. Select items will also be available instantly through “Buy Now” options. Items up for auction include game-worn Shohei Ohtani memorabilia, VIP Dodgers Experiences, luxury travel packages to New Zealand and Hawaii, and the opportunity to own a personalized 2024 World Series Championship Ring. The event marks the Foundation’s first broadcast auction and supports LADF’s commitment to helping Angelenos recover from LA’s devastating wildfires in January 2025.
Nicol Whiteman’s Photo Courtesy: Los Angeles Dodgers“With the support from Spectrum SportsNet LA, this is the first time Dodger fans can participate in a broadcast auction to bid on exclusive items,” said Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Chief Executive Officer Nichol Whiteman. “By participating, supporters are helping to strengthen the resilience of our communities impacted by devastating wildfires as they continue to rebuild and recover.”
Through its commitment to addressing the long-term needs of fire-affected neighborhoods, LADF identified three community-based organizations focused on combating food insecurity, expanding access to mental health resources, and providing basic essentials:
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*{Food Forward} will distribute 550,000 pounds of fresh produce – equivalent to 550,000 meals – to families impacted by the fires.
**{Therapeutic Play Foundation} will provide six months of interactive healing wellness labs and distribute 250 wellness kits, reaching more than 4,000 individuals in need of mental health and emotional support.
***{Shoes That Fit}, a long-standing LADF partner, will provide over 3,000 new pairs of athletic shoes to families in fire-affected communities
[About the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation]:
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. Reimagined in 2013, LADF has since raised over $204 million. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity and refining its work with investments exceeding $71 million in its programs and grants to local organizations.
To date, LADF has positively impacted over 11 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport’s Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF and join the conversation on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
