Storm Chasers Organization Sets All-Time Charitable Giving Record

Chasers in the Community - 2015 Season Highlights

 

October 13, 2015

 

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Storm Chasers set an all-time record in charitable giving for the third consecutive year. The organization donated $686,137 to local charities in 2015. The total represents a $127,404 increase to the previous record set last year (up 18.6%). Nine of the 25 programs saw an increase in fundraising totals which also included four new initiatives.

 

"Remaining a cornerstone of charitable giving is paramount to what this organization stands for,” said Martie Cordaro, President and General Manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers. “With the visible presence and community center that Werner Park has become, we have a responsibility to Sarpy County and the Omaha Metro to use that position to help grow our community.”

 

The 2015 First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game at Werner Park put a national spotlight on the Omaha Metro this summer. $12,304 was raised over two events which preceded the game.The highest single-game total came during the “Let’s Go Miles” silent auction which benefitted the fund for three-year-old son of Storm Chasers pitcher Clayton Mortensen. $18,000 was raised including the 100% match by Storm Chasers CEO and Managing Owner Gary Green.

The Storm Chasers provided a platform for 73 non-profit organizations at Werner Park as its Community Organization of the Night. $16,025 was raised during three Game Worn Jersey Auctions where the team competed in specialty jerseys. The “McDonalds and Huber Chevrolet Hurl the Pearl” promotion raised $17,021 for the Ronald McDonald House. “Hy-Vee Canned Food Sunday” delivered a value of $29,790 to the Heartland Hope Mission.

 

The Storm Chasers Players and Mascots combined to make 353 appearances in the community. The Front Office staff donated 707 hours throughout the year.

 

The Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska. For more information please visit omahastormchasers.com and follow us on Twitter @omastormchasers and at facebook.com/omahastormchasers. The Storm Chasers return to Werner Park for Opening Night 2016 on Thursday April 7, 2016.