Why Donate?

The Corvallis American Legion program has lost its ability to utilize the outfield fence to advertise program sponsors with our longstanding sign boards displaying local businesses. This decision was outside of our control and sent down from the Corvallis School District. This sponsorship revenue was the primary way in which we supported facility upgrades including scoreboards, bleachers, lights, a press box, and the concession stand at Hansen Stadium at Taylor Field, among other maintenance. Additionally, this allowed us to keep the player fee for each player/family at a very low cost for the entire summer of games and travel in accordance with the wishes of the late Gene Hansen. We do not want to have any hidden or extra costs for families participating in the Marketmen experience.

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We are working to be creative in ways we can still advertise and support local businesses who support the program, but our ability to do this at the Stadium has been severely limited. We are reaching out to alumni players and families and the Marketmen community at large to continue to provide a top-notch experience to local baseball players and remove any financial barriers to participating. Please consider joining our efforts to Fill The Marketmen Cart so we can support our local ball players and continue our long tradition of excellence on the field and exciting nights at Taylor Field. 

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All donations are tax-deductible and you will be given a tax receipt for your records.