Letter to the Community 8.21.06

Dear friends:

By now, you have heard that I have been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.  While I am very honored the Phillies want me to join them in their playoff run, I’m deeply saddened to be leaving the Seattle Mariners, a team filled with great teammates who have meant so much to me for the past 10 years. I am extremely grateful to everyone in the Mariners organization for the opportunity they have given me and wish them great success in the future.  

Though there have been many highs and lows over the years, one constant has been the thousands of faithful, loyal fans.  I will forever be thankful to all of you for the encouragement you have given me, win or lose and I will miss seeing so many of you at the ballpark.

From time to time I’ve been asked, “What happens to The Moyer Foundation if you’re traded or once you retire?  Will your family still stay in Seattle?”  The answer to both these questions is quite simple –

The Moyer Foundation and our family are in Seattle to stay – it’s our home.

The Foundation has grown quickly and has become strong due to the same qualities you have shown me on the field – tremendous loyalty and commitment.  So, regardless of where I am playing baseball, all of us still have so much more to do to help children in our community who are in severe distress.

While it’s impossible for me to thank each and every one of you in person for all you mean to me, please know how grateful I am to you for your friendship, for your confidence in me and your unconditional support.

Many thanks,
Jamie Moyer

Jamie Moyer

Jamie Moyer is co-founder of The Moyer Foundation, father of six, and former All Star pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. In August 2006, Jamie joined the Philadelphia Phillies. Jamie has been honored many times over for his philanthropic efforts. Awards and honors include the coveted Roberto Clemente award, Lou Gehrig Award, the Sporting News Good Guys Award, and the Branch Rickey Humanitarian Award.

Jamie completed his college degree from Indiana University in 1996, after attending St. Joseph's University. In November 1997, St. Joseph's University honored Jamie by retiring his jersey (#10).

Jamie’s dedication for helping children is realized through his work on behalf of The Moyer Foundation to raise awareness and support for Foundation initiatives.

“Children inspire us every day to do what we do at The Moyer Foundation. The tremendous support of the Seattle community allows us to keep making kids lives better not only today but for a long time. Every kid deserves a chance at a good life and the opportunity to smile, and The Moyer Foundation helps make this happen.”

– Jamie Moyer

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Karen Phelps Moyer

As a leading philanthropist in the Northwest, Karen Moyer is the co-founder and Vice President of The Moyer Foundation. In addition to her work on behalf of the Foundation, Karen also serves as a board member for numerous health and children’s organizations, is a dedicated mother of six children and is a successful entrepreneur – as owner of “Go Legs,” an exercise studio in Magnolia.

Karen has spearheaded The Moyer Foundation’s success from the ground up--leading the Foundation’s establishment of several major initiatives, including an endowment for Pediatric Palliative Care at Children’s Hospital; The Gregory Fund, for early cancer-detection research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; and CampErin, bereavement camps for grieving children--now established in five states.

Karen’s work is guided by her belief that every child deserves a chance to lead a safe, happy and healthy life - AND when people work together, everyone has the opportunity to make a difference. Karen has received many honors in recognition of her work on behalf of The Moyer Foundation, including:

• Notre Dame Family Exemplar Award
• Fred Hutchinson Distinguished Community Service Award
• Virginia Mason - Celebrated Women Award
• Title of 2006 Seattle Seafair Queen
• 2006 Women of Inspiration Award from the Seattle Storm
• Create Your Dreams Award from the National Mothers in Business Network

Karen is a 1987 graduate of the University of Notre Dame.  Her father is former Notre Dame Basketball coach and current ESPN analyst, Digger Phelps.  Her mother is, Teresa Godwin Phelps, a law professor formerly at Notre Dame currently at American University and an established author and activist for women’s rights. 

 “With the grace of God I am able to balance a very blessed life of taking care of others.”       -  Karen Moyer