Nationals Dream Foundation holds Dream GalaBy Mike Fiammetta / MLB.com | 06/17/12 1:20 AM ET
Three initiatives within each cornerstone were announced:
• The construction of a Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center, which will begin later this year.
• The donation of $400,000 in grants to regional non-profits including Jan's Tutoring House, Arlington Little League Challenger Division and DC RBI.
• The construction of three baseball fields at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, to begin within the coming months.
A pair of familiar faces emceed the gala in MASN broadcasters Bob Carpenter and F.P. Santangelo, while a live auction was hosted by the Nats' radio crew, Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler. Items included an authentic Washington Senators jersey and a chance to "Field Your Own Team" of nine players on the Nationals Park field before a game, as well as game-used merchandise and apparel from current Nats players. A Bryce Harper game-worn jersey was auctioned for $10,000, while a bat by the 19-year-old star went for $12,000.
F. P. Santangelo, Playmate Michelle McLaughlin Stephen Strasburg Bryce Harper