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David Ortiz and Red Sox Launch Aid Fund for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Boston Red Sox, led by Hall of Famer David Ortiz, have launched a fundraising campaign for victims of a recent earthquake in Venezuela.
  • The Red Sox Foundation is channeling donations through partnerships with health, educational, and social service programs in Venezuela.
  • This initiative aims to provide humanitarian aid to those affected by the devastating natural disaster.

The Boston Red Sox organization, with the support of baseball icon David Ortiz, has initiated a fundraising campaign to aid victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, leaving thousands dead. The Red Sox Foundation, the team's social and charitable arm, has established a dedicated channel within its community assistance programs to direct financial resources to the affected region.

"We are deeply grateful for the generous support of thousands of fans who make our foundation the best charity organization in all of baseball," the foundation stated in a release. "Through their donations, we can help open doors of opportunity for children and families." The funds raised will be distributed in collaboration with various health, educational, recreational, and social service programs operating within Venezuela.

The campaign leverages the charisma and global influence of Dominican star David "Big Papi" Ortiz, aiming to mobilize the team's extensive fanbase across the United States and worldwide. The goal is to expedite the delivery of essential humanitarian aid to those impacted by the natural disaster, demonstrating solidarity and support from the baseball community.

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of thousands of fans who make our foundation the best charity organization in all of baseball. Through their donations, we can help open doors of opportunity for children and families.

โ€” Red Sox FoundationDescribing the foundation's mission and the impact of fan donations.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.