REDS COMMUNITY FUND TELETHON

The Reds Community Fund is proud to partner with Bally Sports Ohio to host the annual Reds Community Fund Telethon presented by PNC Bank at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, July 8 when the Reds take on the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m. The telecast will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to raise money for the baseball, softball and education programs of the Reds Community Fund (RCF).

Fans are encouraged to make a donation of $125 or more to the Reds Community Fund during the Telethon. In return they will receive an MVP package containing exclusive Reds merchandise and much more. For a donation of at least $225, the Reds Community Fund will offer Premium MVP packages that will contain an autographed, authenticated baseball from select Reds players, with a display case (fulfilled on a first come, first-served basis; while supplies).

Telethon Package contents available closer to the event date.

Matching Gift Program

Did you know that your gift could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer? Some companies will even match gifts made by retirees or spouses! If your company has a gift matching program, here are the ways you can make your donation go further for the Reds Community Fund:

  • -If your company uses an online gift matching platform, submit a matching gift request through your company’s portal. After this is initiated, they will forward the form to the Reds Community Fund for confirmation. The Community Fund will verify receipt of your matching gift and send along to your company for completion and disbursement.
  • -Obtain the appropriate gift matching form from your human resources department. Complete the form and return to the Reds Community Fund via e-mail or mail. The Community Fund will verify receipt of your matching gift and send along to your company for completion and disbursement.
    • Mail: Reds Community Fund
      • Attn: Jake Ware
      • 100 Joe Nuxhall Way
      • Cincinnati, OH 45202-4109
    • E-mail: jware@reds.com

Please note: employers will only match the tax-deductible portion of your gift. Which means, the total amount of your donation minus the fair-market value of any ‘gifts’ you received.

FAQ's

I don’t want an MVP Package. Can I still donate?

Of course! Donations can be made 24 hours a day at reds.com/community.

When will I receive my package?

Packages will be mailed via FedEx beginning on Monday, July 14. All donors should receive their items within approximately four (4) weeks after this date.

Will the packages sell-out?

Quantities are extremely limited for the Telethon and packages will sell quickly. Once they are sold-out, the order form will close.

When will my credit card be charged?

Donations made online will be processed immediately.

What if I am at the game during the Telethon? How will I be able to purchase?

Reds Community Fund Telethon will feature an in-park sales location, where fans will be able to make a donation to the RCF in person and obtain an MVP or Premium MVP package! If you purchase the Premium MVP package in person, you will receive an autographed baseball from a current Reds player.

If you are attending the game on July 8th, be sure to head to the First Star Fan Zone stage to purchase your Telethon Package!

What kind of payments do you accept?

Donations can be made at reds.com/telethon during the entire event. Credit cards are the only accepted payment. If you would like to mail a check for your donation, please send it to the address below. Please note: if packages are sold-out by the time we receive your check, we will call you to discuss options.

  • Reds Community Fund Telethon
  • Attn: Jake Ware
  • 100 Joe Nuxhall Way
  • Cincinnati, OH 45202-4109

One of my items was broken. What should I do?

Please contact Jake Ware at jware@reds.com if any of your items are missing or broken. Please include a photo of the packaging along with the item(s) that are missing/broken

Is my donation tax deductible?

All donors will receive a letter in their package that includes information on tax deductibility.

Can I swap items offered?

At this time, customization of orders cannot be honored.

Can I purchase individual items?

Additional items may be sold individually upon completion of the event. To check availability, please e-mail jware@reds.com

Who is the charity or beneficiary?

All proceeds benefit the Reds Community Fund. The RCF is the official non-profit organization of the Cincinnati Reds. Since its inception in 2001, the Community Fund has been dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its baseball and softball outreach efforts. Find out more at reds.com/community.

What if I have additional questions?

For more information about the Reds Community Fund Telethon, please contact us at jware@reds.com.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sorry, no exceptions. This means once we receive your registration, you are unable to receive a refund if you cannot participate. This No Refunds Policy applies even if the Event is cancelled for any reason. If this occurs, your registration fee will be considered a tax-deductible donation to the Reds Community Fund to be utilized for one of their many outreach initiatives.

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