Korach Charity -- Let's Help

by SportySpice on Apr 5, 2008 9:20 AM PDT

Ken Korach is starting a charity called the Winning for the Community Foundation to help local Oakland school baseball programs. Link.

Ken will be donating $100 for every A's victory this year, and the A's Community Fund will match that money. Korach says he's hoping others step up and contribute.

Let's do it.

Not only is it a good cause, but it would be a meaningful way for us to show Korach how much we appreciate him. He's one of the absolute best in the game, and has been a good friend of AN over the years.

Whether you can afford 25 cents per win, or a $1 per win, or $5 a win, or like Ken, $100 per win, the money can make a difference.

To start things off, I'll pledge $2 per win. This is one time, I'd be thrilled to write a check for more than $162.

You can join the growing list of contributors by posting your donation below, or if you'd rather be anonymous, you can email me at sbeck97@gmail.com.

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this is a great idea

I'll match your $2 per win pledge

by OaklandSi on Apr 5, 2008 10:16 AM PDT reply actions

You can spare $200?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

they're going to win 100 games?

by OaklandSi on Apr 5, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

That was the (attempted/so-called) humor

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

mine too --

by OaklandSi on Apr 5, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

We should tour the comedy clubs together!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions

we probably shouldn't quit

our day jobs ;-)

by OaklandSi on Apr 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Certainly not considering the financial pinch

you'll be in when you write that check for $300.00.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

can I borrow some from you?

by OaklandSi on Apr 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Try Poppy - she's being frugal (see below)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Damn right, I'm being frugal.

I'm barely employed! Even my 18-yr-old kid makes more money than I do, and by the end of the season I'll (well, Mr. Poppy will) be paying full-time tuition for both of us! So :P~~~ !

Fortunately, I don't have to worry about contributing to tickets for that pesky Sports4Kids charity this year...

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Apr 5, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

what have future generations ever done for me?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Apr 5, 2008 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

I'm in for $2 per win

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Apr 5, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

$1.50 per win here

I'll bookmark this for easy reference down the line.

Keeping a spreadsheet to track who's pledged what with an updating total every month or so would be very easy, as well.

by Flashfire on Apr 5, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions

By the way, I'm willing to help with keeping a spreadsheet if needed.

by Flashfire on Apr 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

$2 per W here too

Right on, Sporty and Ken!

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 5, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions

$1.36 per win from me...

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Apr 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

$1,000.00 per Zito strikeout for me

Why does he hate our troops so much?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

I've been saying elsewhere he really should change it to...

Walks For Troops
Hits For Troops
Runs For Troops
Innings For Troops
Pitches For Troops

There could be so many better ways for him to raise money based on his performance.

by Flashfire on Apr 5, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

you forgot

excuses for troops

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Apr 5, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

US troops: trying to be too fine in the Green Zone

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 6, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Is that why the war isn't going better -

troops are aiming really carefully and firing way too many shots per effort...OK, probably not the best topic to joke around about...

...But what about those gout-ridden midgets with learning disabilities?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 6, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

$1.50 a game from me

I swear... I put in my 2 week's notice on Thursday, or I'd be more comfortable pledging more. Hopefully I'll be able to just write a bigger check when the time comes.

Anyone hiring? :-)

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by HigherPie on Apr 5, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Between you, me, and Poppy

We should start the ANemployed support group.
I'll be the cheapest so far. $1.35.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

if the support group needs a career counselor to help with resumes, let me know

btw, I'm in for $2.00/win.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 6, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

$15.71/win so far

If the A's finish .500, that's $1272.51.

Seems to me like we need a goal. Surely all ANers put together can match Ken's $100 per win, especially considering we're apparently not doing season tickets for Sports4Kids this year.

Like SportySpice said, even $0.25 per win goes a long way.

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by HigherPie on Apr 6, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions

Put me down for $2.50 per dub.

But let's double that for shutouts.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 6, 2008 10:15 AM PDT reply actions

Make it double for wins-marred-by-injuries and we've got it!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 6, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

JINX

Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.

by LongTimeFan on Apr 7, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Great Start!

Thanks to all of you who have pledged. Let's get some more people signed up. Even a nickel or dime per win would be good. If you don't want to make your pledge public on AN, you could email me at sbeck97@gmail.com.

I contacted the Foundation today and left a message. When I get more info about how to make these pledges, I'll let you know. Maybe we could even get Blez to put a box on the web page to show a running tally of our money raised.

Sweating the small stuff

by SportySpice on Apr 7, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

Put me in for $2 a game as well...thanks!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Apr 14, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

Please put me in for $2 a win as well

Here’s hoping the A’s will make me pay!

by No.19 on Apr 15, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

Can we get an update on how much

is pledged per win at this point?

Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.

by pam5981 on Apr 20, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions

I'd like to pledge

$1 a win. Go A’s !

by oaklandbbfan on Apr 22, 2008 9:20 AM PDT reply actions

Going by who’s publicly posted, we are at $23.21 per win, + $6.50 for "extras", bringing us to $308.23.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 24, 2008 8:21 AM PDT reply actions

Another win brings us to $331.44

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 24, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Updated Money Totals

Are posted in a box on the left hand side of the AN home page. I’m sending Blez updated amounts every week. I’m about to send him the current updated amount, which is $377.86! And it’s only April.

Great job everyone. Don’t be shy about reminding people in game threads and recaps about this charity.

by SportySpice on Apr 28, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions