A group of local professional athletes will rally together to support Philippine disaster victims, and they?re asking San Diego residents to help with donations of food, summer clothing, toiletries or monetary gifts for the Red Cross and Catholic relief services.
One of the most devastating storms to ever make landfall, Typhoon Haiyan has affected the lives of 10 million people and caused more than 4,000 casualties, according to U.N. estimates.
Organized by San Diego residents Karen Moyer and her husband, former World Series Champion pitcher Jamie Moyer, the donation drive will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 AND Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7 a.m to 7 p.m, at the St. Therese of Carmel Church parking lot.
Jamie Moyer, former Padres ace Trevor Hoffman, and former San Diego Charger John Carney will be among the pros on hand collecting donations at various times throughout the two-day drive. Please see below for specifics regarding acceptable donations.
Donations sought:
Clothing for adults and children (new or gently used)
Money (checks made out to St. Therese of Carmel)
Flip flops
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo
Canned food, Peanut Butter
Donations over $250 tax deductible, giveaways for donations over $250
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
St. Therese of Carmel Church
4355 Del Mar Trails Road
San Diego, CA, 92130
Dates and times:
Friday, November 22 - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23 - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
One of the most devastating storms to ever make landfall, Typhoon Haiyan has affected the lives of 10 million people and caused more than 4,000 casualties, according to U.N. estimates.
Organized by San Diego residents Karen Moyer and her husband, former World Series Champion pitcher Jamie Moyer, the donation drive will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 AND Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7 a.m to 7 p.m, at the St. Therese of Carmel Church parking lot.
Jamie Moyer, former Padres ace Trevor Hoffman, and former San Diego Charger John Carney will be among the pros on hand collecting donations at various times throughout the two-day drive. Please see below for specifics regarding acceptable donations.
Donations sought:
Clothing for adults and children (new or gently used)
Money (checks made out to St. Therese of Carmel)
Flip flops
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo
Canned food, Peanut Butter
Donations over $250 tax deductible, giveaways for donations over $250
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
St. Therese of Carmel Church
4355 Del Mar Trails Road
San Diego, CA, 92130
Dates and times:
Friday, November 22 - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23 - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
