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Pujols News
The Quarterly Newsletter of the Pujols Family Foundation
Vol. 1 Issue No. 3
Winter 2005 / 2006
so many times, the already legendary Albert Pujols won the
touted MVP award. While Jones had the power numbers, and
Lee had the batting average, Albert Pujols seemed to lead the
majors in nearly every other offensive stat.
2005 NL MVP!
Story by Brady Holtzhauer / Photo by William Greenblatt/UPI
Albert Pujols has become a household name now. It is one
that everyone that likes baseball has said in their lifetime. He
is, after all, one of the greatest baseball players in recent
memory, and he has only played 5 major league seasons, all
of which have been with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Early in his career, Albert put up numbers great enough to
win the MVP, but was beat out by a man trying to break the
all-time home run record set by Hank Aaron. Yes, Barry
Bonds continued to get the votes, mainly because everyone
thought Albert would eventually be figured out by pitchers,
and that somehow this force as strong as the wrecking ball
that brought down Busch Stadium would be stopped. Unfortunately for them, nothing of that sort has happened.
In 2005, Albert's fifth year in the league, Albert put up great
stats, but was rivaled by Andruw Jones with his clobbering
homerun swing and Derek Lee with his mix of power and
contact. At the end of the year though, Albert was the number
one player in the National League. Finally, after deserving it
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Throughout his career, Albert has proved what a great, disciplined hitter he is. His strikeout to at-bat ratio throughout his
career and in the 2005 season show his discipline in numbers.
Through 2,954 career at-bats, Albert has only 344 strikeouts.
That means that only 9% of the time he comes up to the plate
does Albert strike out. Albert Pujols puts the ball in play 91%
of the time he comes up to bat. His lifetime batting average is
.332, meaning 33% of the time he gets a hit. Also, of those
hits, around 20% of them have been home runs. He has 201
career crushed balls, and in five years, those numbers add up.
Albert Pujols is even the first player in MLB history to bat
over .300 with 30+ home runs, 100+ RBI, and 100+ runs
scored in each of his first 5 Major League seasons. He is already on pace to break many Major League Baseball records,
and he is laying out a path of red carpet to the Hall of Fame.
He is being compared to all-time greats, such as Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Stan Musial. If those comparisons
don't prove to you how great Albert Pujols really is, look at
his 2005 numbers.
In the 2005 season, Albert only missed one game, so these
numbers come from 161 games. He was right on par with 591
at-bats, but strangely, some of his stats were down from past
years. No, Albert didn't have a down year. Albert had a year
that even some great players would die for. Albert's lowest
stat this year was his RBI total of 117. It's his lowest amount
of runners batted in in his entire career. His highest came in
his rookie season, when he had 130. Some may wonder why
his RBI numbers were down this year, but the answer is very
simple.
In his rookie year, Albert played in an equal amount of games
as 2005. In those 161 ball games, he walked a career low 69
times. Even that number is pretty high for a career low, but
it's obvious that the respect Albert has earned now is much
higher. In 2001, his first year, he walked only 11% of the time
he batted. In his MVP year, he walked 16% of the time for a
total of 97 walks.
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2005 MVP- Continued from page 1
Just imagine what he could have done with 97 extra at-bats.
The truth of the matter is, pitchers have figured out how to
stop Albert Pujols. All they have to do is intentionally walk
him. Aggravating to fans, yes, but it is also a smart move
when half of the St. Louis lineup is injured. Basically, everyone in the entire league respects Albert, and it showed with
the MVP balloting. Albert finally won the award, beating out
Andruw Jones and Derek Lee respectively.
Memorabilia Winners
Each quarter we randomly select Albert Pujols Memorabilia
winners from our supporters that quarter.
This quarter’s winner of a Signed Albert Pujols Baseball is:
Kyle Cooper, Lexington, Kentucky.
This quarter’s winner of a Signed Albert Pujols Jersey is:
Albert even improved his base running this year, having a
total of 16 stolen bases, stealing successfully 88.9% of the
time. He also had 81 extra base hits out of his 195 total. Basically, Albert's offensive stats were still amazing. It shows how
great a player he really is when he has a semi-down year statwise and still wins the MVP award.
Harry Fabick, Fenton, Missouri.
Albert Pujols has always been known as a great hitter, but
what many people do not know is how much the all-star is
improving on defense. According to team sources, he continually works on his defense at first base. He's been through
several positions in his career, but it seems that he has settled
at first base.
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It is doubtful that this will be his last MVP trophy. This coming 2006 season, his numbers could go way, way up. He has
the protection of a healthy Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds
around him. The addition of Juan Encarnacion will help as
well. With other hitters around him in the lineup, and David
Eckstein getting on base as many times as he does, expect to
see his RBI totals skyrocket. I look forward to watching Albert power his way through the 2006 regular season and
postseason, and I think that chances of him winning the MVP
again are very high. He also has the opportunity to bring in a
Golden Glove, along with teammates Yadier Molina and
Scott Rolen.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Please remember, we will draw for more free Albert Pujols
Memorabilia next quarter.
Photo of the Month
Each quarter we will select a photo sent to us by a proud parent of a
child with special needs. This quarter’s selection is of Audrey Ibata.
Mother, Annette Ibata explains, “This photo was taken at the
Missouri Botanical Garden during the Japanese Festival. You can
see in the background some dancers which was a demo/lesson of
traditional dances. She loves Tiako Drums so this was right up her
alley. We don't watch TV (during the hours the kids are awake that
is) so music is a huge influence in her world.” The bottom line is, Albert Pujols deserved the MVP in 2005,
no questions asked. He is a hero to all Cardinals fans and an
icon to general fans of baseball. Before Albert won the MVP,
some said that one day people would pay to just see Albert
Pujols. This statement came true the day he stepped on the
field, but it has never been truer after he won the award. It is
true that Albert is changing the game, changing it to a better
sport. It shows people out there that hard work and talent go
a long, long way. His perseverance and faith in God won him
that prize. The first thing Albert did after winning the MVP is
thank God for blessing him with the gift of playing baseball.
Let's all hope God continues to bless him with more MVP
trophies in the years to come.
Story submitted by aspiring sports writer Brady Holzhauer.
Brady is a 16 year hold high school student from Gillett, Arkansas.
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(Photo by Annette Ibata)
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“I’ve never seen anything like this before!” said Rush
“This town is Cardinal Crazy in the middle of winter.”
Yes sir, we are.
Many attenders stopped by the booth just to watch Rick
in action. Others placed pre-orders for the print right
there. “We had over 30 people pre-order a print or print
package during the event.” Rush said. “They were giving us credit card numbers to hold edition numbers... it
was great!”
Todd Perry, volunteer Shana Meyer and artist Rick Rush
2006 Winter Warm-Up
1/15/06 The Winter Warm-Up is a big deal in St. Louis.
This year was no exception. For three days in midJanuary this town stops talking about the Rams, Blues
and Mizzou basketball and focuses on the boys of summer; Cardinal Baseball. The Winter Warm-Up is an opportunity for Cardinal Nation to come face to face with
their baseball heroes. Everyone from Albert Pujols to:
Stan Musial, from David Eckstein to Ozzie Smith, from
Tony LaRussa to Whitey Herzog.
“The Serigraph edition will be limited to 300 pieces
worldwide.” says Rush. Each of the 300 Serigraphs will
be hand signed by Albert Pujols and Rick Rush.
“This is the first time that Albert has ever done a limited
edition print. Compound that with the last year at old
Busch Stadium and the MVP season... I think this will
be a very important sports collectible in the future.” says
Rick Rush.
The print packages range between $1,000.00 and
$1,950.00, depending on quantities.
For more information about the Rick Rush limited edition print, please contact Todd Perry at 314-518-5356.
Most of the 2006 Cardinals were in attendance this year.
All in attendance were signing autographs for a fee.
“Albert Pujols and Chris Carpenter were the autographs
to get this year.” said one young fan. “But, they also
were the most expensive!” Both Pujols and Carpenter
were limited to one ticket per person, and sold out with
in minutes. All the proceeds of the Winter Warm-Up go
to support the many children’s charities supported by
Cardinal’s Care.
The Pujols Family Foundation had a very special booth
at the Warm-Up this year. Working in person at our
booth was nationally known sports artist Rick Rush.
Rick was there in support of his limited edition serigraph of Albert whose proceeds will go 100% to the Pujols Family Foundation.
Rick Rush poses proudly by his creation at the 2006 Winter
Warm-Up.
For more information about Rick and his artwork, please visit:
http://www.rickrushart.com
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Down syndrome and possibly get
plugged into other organizations that
are helpful.
We also are going to plan an event
for the Down syndrome community
and their families.
We have the Golf tournament to look
forward to in August.
I am looking forward to giving a
make over to the memorabilia store.
Keep checking the website for more
information.
Another goal of mine is to reach out
to teenage mothers in love and encourage them. I don't condone teenage pregnancy but I do support the
idea of encouraging the young mothers to becoming successful in parenting and in life. I am still in prayer
about what God would have me do
exactly. Keep this in your prayers.
There are going to be other events
that we are working on and the website will give you information as it
comes.
because women are told their baby
I am excited for May to roll around
will be born with Down syndrome.
and we can give the recipients the
WOW! What blow that is for me to
funds that we have been raising for
hear! The reason I became involved
them. I pray the orphanage in the Dowith
the
Down
Syndrome
Association
Greetings to everyone,
minican Republic will just be blessed
a few years ago was to promote
beyond belief to buy the land they
awareness
to
the
public.
Down
synI am excited about sharing my heart
need to build another building for all
with you all this new year. This letter drome is the leading cause of mental
the children.
retardation
but
the
children
have
NO
is my opportunity to let you all know
The Down Syndrome Association is
what direction the foundation will be limitations. As far as I am concerned, also a recipient and I know they will
the sky’s the limit for Bella or any
moving in for 2006.
be able to fund programs that they
other child born with Down synFirst let me express my gratitude to
want to begin.
drome.
I
have
high
standards
for
Bella
everyone who has been a part of our
All I can say is God is GOOD and He
as I do for AJ and Sophia. My goal for has used all of you amazing supportfoundation for its first year in operathe year is to kick it up a notch.
tion. What the foundation has been
ers to do big things. Thank you from
I am going to really push awareness
able to accomplish in its first year is
the bottom of my heart and I pray
this
year
to
allow
men
and
women
to
awesome! The website is a great way
whatever area you have supported us
to see all the events that we have done not feel pressured into making a most in, it will be returned to you
regretful decision. I say get informed, ten-fold.
so far, thanks to all of you and your
knowledge is power!
amazing support.
This upcoming year my goal is to
God has put something in my spirit
In Gods Amazing Love,
this year that I feel led to speak about. make our web page a place that peoDeidre Pujols
ple
can
go
to
get
information
about
I recently found out some alarming
statistics on births that are terminated
A Letter From
Deidre Pujols
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Deidre and Albert Pujols welcome their guests at the O’Night Divine Christmas Party. (all Christmas photos by Gina Kelly)
O’Night Divine
By Anna Jones
Albert Pujols’ 2005 MVP season
first baseman’s glove and the jersey he
wore when he hit his monstrous home
run against the Houston Astros in October’s National League Championship Series didn’t even have a chance
to collect a little dust before they were
put to good use by the Pujols Family
Foundation.
The two were among numerous
items that were auctioned off at
“O Night Divine,” the foundation’s Christmas celebration dinner
held Dec. 3 at the Chase Park Plaza.
Among the most recognized attendants were Chuck Berry, Lou and Jackie
Brock, Mickey Carroll, Walt Jocketty
and Jim Edmonds. Ruben Studdard,
American Idol’s velvet teddy bear, provided live music for the 350 or so gathered and Cardinals television broadcaster, Bob Carpenter served as master
of ceremonies.
Bob Carpenter and Albert Pujols.
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wonderful stars relax, and they had a
wonderful time, as did I.”
Deidre Pujols greets Rock-n-roll legend
Chuck Berry.
While the relaxed, alcohol-free
evening provided great opportunities
for wonderful conversation, it was all
about the foundation’s causes—children in orphanages in the Dominican
Republic and children with Down
syndrome.
In addition to a five-course meal
(including roasted bosc pear salad, a
duet entrée of filet of beef and chicken
and pumpkin crème brulee) with
white-glove servers, attendants were
able to watch videos about the children as part of the foundation’s presentation and take part in both the live
and a silent auction.
“The most moving part was when
Mr. and Mrs. Pujols gave their phenomenally moving presentation,” said
Joe Edwards, who has redeveloped The
Loop in University City and who owns
Blueberry Hill, where Chuck Berry
plays regularly. “But on a lighthearted
note, it was just fascinating to sit between Lou Brock and Chuck Berry
while Lou explained in great detail all
the nuances of a great curveball. … It
was just so enjoyable hearing all these
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In addition to emceeing, Carpenter conducted the live auction and
even had Albert come up to the podium to assist.
“I think for everyone to see him
and hear from him up there was a
pretty big deal,” said Carpenter, who
has known Albert since his rookie
year and also attends Chapel services
with him and other Cardinals when
they’re on the road. “It was neat the
way everyone responded.”
During the auction, the “Miracle
at Minute Maid” jersey went for
$9,000 and the MVP season glove
for $6,000. Between the ticket sales
and auctions, the evening raised approximately $120,000 before expenses.
“What really touched me was when
we saw the video of the kids who benefit from Albert and Dee Dee’s generosity,” says Carpenter. “As a Cardinals
broadcaster, I’m used to speaking and
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emceeing, but when I saw the kids in
the videos, that’s what really brought
the whole evening to life for me.”
Above: Jim Edmonds visits with
“Munchkin” Mickey Carroll.
Below: Albert and the “Miracle at Minute
Maid” jersey.
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Albert Pujols with Miki and Karen Cunningham (photo by Gina Kelly)
who was on the podium assisting with
the auction, called over Foundation
Executive Director, Todd Perry, and
By Anna Jones
said a little something to him. Todd
then requested that Miki, 14, who has
For Miki Cunningham, her favorite Down syndrome, and her mom, Karen,
moment at “O Night Divine” was when come forward.
she received a hug and kiss from her
“I said ‘Come here Miki, Albert
“friend Albert Pujols”.
wants you to have this,’” says Perry.
But it was the moments leading up
“I started walking Miki up there
to that peck that really showed what
and
we still didn’t have a clue,” says
the evening was about.
Karen.
“Then Todd hugged me and I
During the auction, one item up for
bid was The Rocket 22, a special Lou- absolutely lost it, I just started to cry.
isville Slugger glove custom made for Miki still didn’t quite understand what
was going on until Albert came down
and signed by future Hall of Famer
th
and handed her the glove. Then she
Roger Clemens that marked his 300
cried.
career win.
“Miki still doesn’t really grasp it
As the bidding climbed, Albert ofnow.
Her understanding of that night
fered $2,500. A moment later, Albert,
Miki’s Divine Night
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was that Albert hugged and kissed her.
That’s all she cares about.”
For now, the glove and its black
velvet bag are tucked away under lock
and key, but Karen has plans to find the
best way to preserve it and create a
display of it for Miki.
“It was just a magical night for
her,” Karen says. “Between Todd and
Albert and DeeDee and Jim Edmonds,
they were so good to her. They made
her feel very special. There aren’t a lot
of places where an adolescent with
Down syndrome is made to feel special. And this is one of those nights that
will always be special to Miki. So for
me, that’s priceless.”
Anna Jones is a freelance writer in St. Louis and a
mother or a beautiful child with Down syndrome.
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In keeping with their commitment to Faith,
Family and Others, the Pujols Family
Foundation is teaming with the local
community to host or co-host the following
events.
Upcoming Events:
The Pujols Family Foundation
is proud to announce
The Creation of an Original Fine
Art Print Edition
of Major League Baseball’s National
League MVP Albert Pujols
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lithograph print.
Retail Value $1,150.00
Cost: $1,000.00
08-14-06
Package #2
You will receive;
- 1 Serigraph, signed by Albert Pujols
and Rick Rush.
- 4 Unsigned / 1 signed 16”x20”
Millennium lithograph prints.
- 10 Unsigned 9”x12” Vignette
lithograph prints.
Retail Value $2,400.00
Cost: $1,500.00
Please join St. Louis Cardinal and
2005 NL MVP Albert Pujols and an
impressive roster of celebrity participants for the Albert Pujols Celebrity
Golf Classic on Monday, August 14,
2006, at the St. Alban’s Country
Club in St. Alban’s Missouri. The
event features star athletes and entertainers with this year’s proceeds
benefiting the Pujols Family Foundation.
An awards ceremony and auction will
take place immediately following the
event. For more information, call 314518-5356.
Package #3
You will receive;
Rick Rush’s print commemorating Al- 1 Serigraph, signed by Albert Pujols
bert’s 2005 NL MVP season is on sale
and Rick Rush.
now through the Pujols Family Founda- - 9 Unsigned / 1 signed 16”x20”
tion.
Millennium lithograph prints.
This limited edition serigraph measures
- 10 Unsigned / 1 signed 9”x12”
(approx.) 34“ X 21” and has been limited
Vignette lithograph prints.
to only 300 pieces worldwide.
Retail Value $3,750.00
Cost: $1,950.00
Each one of these serigraphs will be
hand signed by Albert Pujols and the
To request a package or make your purartist Rick Rush.
chase by phone, please call Todd at 314Serigraph - A serigraph is an original
518-5356.
hand-done fine art print.
Payment can also be made by credit card
Each color is printed one at a time and
at www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org
allowed to air dry. It takes
approximately one month to create an
edition of original serigraphs. Each
serigraph is hand-wrapped in an acidfree paper with a hand-signed certificate
of authenticity, provenance of ownership, and a vellum sheet describing the
image.
This print is of the highest quality for
fine art standards.
The Foundation will also offer smaller
lithograph versions of this image in Millennium and Vignette sizes.
These are the Packages we have available:
Package #1
You will receive;
- 1 Serigraph, signed by Albert Pujols
and Rick Rush.
- 1 Unsigned 16”x20” Millennium
lithograph print.
- 1 Unsigned 9”x12” Vignette
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Pujols Family Foundation Celebrity
Golf Classic.
Past celebrity participants included
Joe Buck, Chris Carpenter, Will Clark,
Marshall Faulk, Whitey Herzog, Al
Hrabosky, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Tony
LaRussa, Jason Marquis, Mike
Matheny, Andy McCollum, Mark
Mulder, Ozzie Smith, Jeff Suppan,
Adam Timmerman, Woody Williams
and Tony Womack.
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Albert demonstrates his perfect swing for over 700 in attendance at the PFF / YMCA Baseball Clinic (photo by Michael Kilfoy)
YMCA Hitting Clinic
By Tina Millaway
On Saturday, January 7, 2006,
the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and
The Pujols Family Foundation joined
together to present “The Art of Baseball” featuring Albert Pujols. During
the clinic, fielding, throwing, and
pitching were demonstrated to more
than 650 participants. Batting techniques were demonstrated by Albert
Pujols and facilitated by Coach Ric
Lessman, Washington University’s
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jols was a pleasure because he is the
perfect hitter.”
“The Pujols Clinic was a ‘field
of dreams’ that builds character and
vision for our YMCA youth,” stated
Mel Elliott, Vice President of Operations of the YMCA of Greater St.
Louis.
Tom McCoy, Associate Executive Director, said, “It truly was our
privilege to bring exceptional programming to our community. What
makes this even more special for us is
having a partner such as The Pujols
Family Foundation share our Christian
values. The YMCA of Greater St.
Louis’ mission is to put Christian
principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind
and body for all.”
Bart Aiello, South County
Family YMCA’s Sports and Community Development Director, said, “For
me this event represented the YMCA’s
commitment to bringing only the best
athletic instruction to our community.
It allowed us to make new friends
both professionally and personally.”
Tina Millaway is an employee of the YMCA of
Greater St. Louis and a good friend and volunteer
of the Pujols Family Foundation.
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Photo by William Greenblatt
and many driving lessons later… Hugh gave
Ms. Peggy his car. Seem odd? Well, there are
times when you have a desire to see someone
blessed and you, naturally, pray for them.
Only later do you realize that you already
Hugh and Jennifer Lopes are dear friends of the
have the ability to be the answer to their
Pujols Family Foundation and the founders of ‘A
needs. You and I are the vessels that God uses
More Excellent Way Ministries’ in Mobile
to show His love and His touch. James
Alabama. You may contact Hugh and Jennifer at
251-345-7412 or email them at
2:15-16 says, “If a brother or sister be naked,
jennniferlopes@bellsouth.net.
We began to pick up Ms. Peggy and pay her
and destitute of daily food, And one of you
to clean our house. We decided to love her
say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed
Last summer we met Ms. Peggy. She seemed
through the fear. She loved the trip to the saand filled; notwithstanding ye give them not
a little nervous at first and then we realized
lon for a makeover and she began to hold her those things which are needful to the body;
that Ms. Peggy was tormented with a spirit of
head a little higher each day! Hugh decided to what doth it profit? “ We are sharing Ms. Pegfear. This unreasonable fear caused her to be
teach her to drive. I call it “Driving Miss
gy’s testimony with you so that you will be
unable to drive and left her crippled and dePeggy.” You should’ve been there! The first
sensitive to the needs of others around you
pendent upon others to get her around to the
lesson took a few days of simply opening the and remind you that you can make a differplaces she needed to go. It grew worse and
driver‘s side door and sitting behind the
ence! Don’t be surprised when you find yourpeople began to forsake her. Because of her
wheel. You would be surprised what we often self praying for something or someone…only
fear she was unable to work cleaning houses
take for granted. It took a lot of prayer for Ms. to discover that He has already given you the
anymore because she couldn’t get a ride to the Peggy to be able to just hold the steering
resources.
various locations. It took only a few minutes
wheel with no keys in the car! As time passed,
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for Ms. Peggy to share her story and we decided to pray for her. As I prayed for her I
began to hear the Lord say… not only would
she overcome her fear but someone would
bless her with a new car! As time passed we
began to see that God wanted to use us to be
the answer to the prayers we prayed in our
living room that day.
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Third Quarter Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their contributions and for making
our third quarter a wonderful success!
O’Night Divine, Christmas
Event Sponsors
American Airlines
Anheuser Busch Companies
AAA Travel
Mozingo Music
Chocolate Chocolate
Amini’s
Sporting News
Southtown Dodge
Chase Park Plaza
YMCA Baseball Clinic
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Lindbergh High School
Domino's Pizza
Coca Cola
Studio X
Ric Lessman
Washington University
Contributers
Dana Ashley
Diacom Marketing
DDI
Dan Donovan
Fusion
Brady Holzhauer
ipowerweb hosting
Anna Jones
Michael Kilfoy
Kristy Klien
Hugh and Jennifer Lopes
Shana Meyer
Tina Millaway
Porlier
Scott Rovak
Rick and Don Rush
Schupp Advertising
St. Louis Business Journal
St. Louis Cardinals
Tricia Stecher
Buz Phelan
Standing Partnership
Wall USA
VIACOM
Special Thanks to:
Beverly Hills Sports Council
Mission Statement:
To live and share our commitment to faith, family and others.
To promote awareness, provide hope and meet tangible needs for families and
children who live with Down syndrome. To provide extraordinary experiences for
children with disabilities and life threatening illnesses. To improve the standard of
living and quality of life for impoverished children and orphans in the Dominican
Republic through education and tangible goods.
From the Director’s Desk
Dear Friends,
As I am finishing up this newsletter, it still amazes me that
this foundation is only nine months old. I look at the things
we have been able to accomplish, in such a short amount of
time and my heart swells with pride and accomplishment.
Pujols Family Foundation
Albert Pujols — Chairman of The Board
Deidre Pujols — President
Danny Lozono — Board of Directors
Todd Perry — Vice President / Executive Director
2005 Events Committee:
Tracey Mertz, Stefanie Maucher, Rob Steinmetz,
Jennifer Lopes and Lauren Perry
What is the secret to our success?
Could it be that we have the 2005 NL MVP leading our efforts?
Or could it be that Deidre’s boldness in her vision and heart for those less fortunate
is causing grass roots movement for community involvement?
The “secret” to our success, is no secret at all. As a matter of fact, the more I focus
on my “pride and accomplishments” the harder it is for me to see. The fact is, it’s
none on the above. Our success is summed up in two words: God’s Blessing.
There is no greater place to be that in the center of God’s will for your life. That is
exactly why we have been so successful. It’s not Albert, Deidre or me, we are just
the vehicle, God is the driver. You may call it luck, fate, destiny or just rewards for
our hard work. However, I know the secret to our success.
We are blessed.
Peace to you,
Todd Perry
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Contact us:
Todd Perry at 314-518-5356
Todd@pujolsfamilyfoundation.org
Pujols Family Foundation Inc.
PMB 180, 12545 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org