| Q: |
Who
is the founder of the organization? |
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The
founder of our foundation is Dennis Martinez. |
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| Q: |
Is
Dennis Martinez the Baseball player? |
| A: |
Yes.
He played Professional Baseball for over 25 years. He is the
first Nicaraguan to have played in the Major Leagues, and one
of the 7th pitchers to win 100 games in both National and American
Leagues; he is also a future Hall of Famer. On August 23rd,
1998 he became the Latin pitcher with the most wins in Major
League History. Also, he is the only Latin pitcher that threw
the 13th Perfect Game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July
28th, 1991 in Dodger Stadium. |
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| Q: |
What
is this foundation about? |
| A: |
A
nonprofit organization fighting to develop a healthy and productive
life for the underprivileged children. |
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| Q: |
Do
you help only the kids in Nicaragua? |
| A: |
No.
However, since Dennis Martinez is a native from Nicaragua, he
concentrates his efforts in helping his country, moreover he
wants to help all the children that are in need of his help. |
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| Q: |
When
was the foundation established? |
| A: |
The
Dennis Martinez Foundation was established in 1997. |
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| Q: |
What
are the foundation's sources of funding? |
| A: |
The
Dennis Martinez Foundation finances its work through individual
contributions and corporate donations. We also have an annual
event "Celebrity Softball Game and Gala" to raise
money. |
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| Q: |
Who
are the celebrities that come to the softball game or gala? |
| A: |
The
Foundation invites baseball players from the major leagues,
basketball players and famous TV celebrities, such as: Alex
Fernandez, Jim Palmer, Andre Dawson, Charles Johnson, Livan
Hernandez, Carlos Vives, Willy Chirino, Tito Puentes Jr, Lucia
Mendez, Ruben Blades, to name a few. For more information, visit
our Events page. |
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| Q: |
How
do I go about attending the softball game and gala event? |
| A: |
During
the months of November through January, we will be announcing
the softball game by radio and newspaper, informing the public
on where the tickets will be sold. |
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| Q: |
Has
the foundation helped other countries besides Nicaragua? |
| A: |
Yes.
We have helped the flood victims in Venezuela, the earthquake
victims in El Salvador, and the victims of hurricane Mitch. |
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| Q: |
Is
my contribution tax-deductible? |
| A: |
Yes.
The Dennis Martinez Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization.
As such, all contributions are deductible for income tax purposes. |
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| Q: |
What
are the current projects of the foundation? |
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Presently
we are building a shelter home in Leon, Nicaragua for the kids
who have been abandoned, abused or are homeless. We provide
these kids with a safe, secure, and warm atmosphere. Here the
children receive everyday meals and clothing, plus the medical
care they need. We also provide education for the kids in the
shelter. |
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| Q: |
Where
can I send my contribution? |
| A: |
You
can send your contribution to: |
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Dennis
Martinez foundation
6915 Red Road, Suite 222
Coral Gables, Florida 33143 |
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| Q: |
Can
I sponsor a Child? |
| A: |
Yes.
If you are interested please send us your request to: |
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Dennis
Martinez foundation
6915 Red Road, Suite 222
Coral Gables, Florida 33143 |
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You
may also go to the contact page of
this web site to e-mail us with your request. |
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| Q: |
What
are the foundation’s goals? |
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Our
goals are to keep helping kids through their hard times and
encourage them to be the best they can be. With your help we
can help them achieve their dreams and reach their full potential
as human beings. Together we can expand this help and more all
over the world. |
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