Holland America Line Makes $25,000 Donation to Seattle Children's Hospital as Part of K's for Kids with the Seattle Mariners

Holland America Line Vice President, Public Relations, Sally Andrews recently presented a check for $25,000 to Seattle Children's Hospital's Uncompensated Care Fund at a Seattle Mariners' home game at Safeco Field. The company made the donation as part of its partnership with the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team and the K's for Kids program that debuted during the 2014 baseball season.

With K's for Kids, for each strikeout (represented as a "K" on a baseball score card) recorded by a Mariners pitcher at Safeco Field throughout the season, a cash donation was made to reach the $25,000 donation to Seattle Children's Hospital. Andrews was joined on the field during the check presentation by 15-year-old Seattle Children's patient and cancer survivor Annalise Haines.

"This year puts our total donation to Seattle Children's Hospital through K's for Kids since we began the program at $100,000, and we couldn't be more proud to partner with an organization like the Seattle Mariners to make this program such a success," said Orlando Ashford, president, Holland America Line. "Presenting the $25,000 check to a courageous superhero like Annalise on behalf of Seattle Children's is an honor, knowing that it will go toward helping many other kids in need."

For the past six years, Holland America Line and the Mariners have enjoyed a partnership that goes beyond the K's for Kids donation. In addition, Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line is the presenting sponsor of the Salute to Those Who Serve program honoring the men and women of the United States military. As well, the line sponsors Get Well Tours to area hospitals and the annual Fan Appreciation Night where two lucky fans at that game win Holland America Line cruises.

Salute to Those Who Serve Military Program
At 26 Mariners home games this season, the Salute to Those Who Serve program honored some of the men and women of the United States armed forces. During Friday and Sunday games, a member of the military (active, reserve, veteran or retired) was recognized on field for his or her service to our country. Each honoree received four tickets and one parking pass to the game. Holland America Line is the presenting sponsor of the program.

Holland America Line Get Well Tours
Holland America Line is the presenting sponsor of the Seattle Mariners Get Well Tours, visits to area hospitals by Mariners players and the Mariner Moose where children receive photos and autographs and a Holland America Line-branded sports bag filled with Mariners- and baseball-related items such as replica baseballs and a stuffed Moose doll.

Holland America Line Fan Appreciation Night
Holland America Line is the presenting sponsor of the annual Fan Appreciation Night celebration at Safeco Field. Traditionally the final Friday home game of each season, Fan Appreciation Night celebrates the loyalty and support of Mariners fans with prize drawings throughout the game. As part of its sponsorship, Holland America Line provides two cruise giveaways at Fan Appreciation Night.

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