Friends and family,
We’ve had such a wonderful time over the last few years remembering Tim at DC United Games. And before that, we remembered Tim at the Potomac Nationals games. In 2018, when I first started the Annual Tim Gaige Memorial Event, I wrote about why. I still want to do this for all of those reasons, to bring together those who loved him to remember him in a very Tim-way for the kids, and most especially to give back. Now that our kids are older, they have strong opinions. Some strongly for a baseball event, some strongly for a soccer one.
What Would Tim do?
There is only one answer: Tim would do both!
Please note: In the past, I have built a charitable donation into each ticket price, but I am not doing that this year, and asking you to take the extra step to give on your own at the link I’m providing, in order to allow you to make the charitable donation in the amount of your choosing.
This year, in memory of Tim, we will be giving to World Central Kitchen (WCK). WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. In memory of Tim Gaige, help us empower communities through the power of food!
So I bring you, in the spirit of total flexibility: Tim Gaige Memorial 2025 – Choose your own adventure!
Adventure #1: The Baseball ⚾
Details: Join us at Nationals Park starting as early as 2:50pm on Saturday June 7, 2025! We will have the Devil’s Backbone Left Field Lodge from Gates Opening to first pitch at 4:05pm (75 minutes) as the Washington Nationals take on the 2023 World Series winning Texas Rangers at home at Nats Park! This dedicated space gives us an opportunity to gather and enjoy each other’s company pre-game in a casual space overlooking left field, with a dedicated bartender. Tickets are $65 each, which includes a $25 concession credit usable anywhere in the ballpark. Then you can also make a donation of your choosing in Tim’s name: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial
Adventure #2: The Soccer ⚽️
Details: Join us immediately after the Nats game or whenever works for you, prior to the 7:30pm start, as D.C. United take on the Chicago Fire FC at home at Audi Field! Tickets are $22 each for our group, you are on your own for food in one of the many great food option in the stadium. We’ll plan on meeting at Tim’s brick around 6:30pm for a group photo. Then you can also make a donation of your choosing in Tim’s name: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial
Adventure #3: The Baseball ⚾The Soccer ⚽️
Details: HOURS of fun on June 7th with the Gaiges remembering Tim for two great sporting events! Then you can also make a donation of your choosing in Tim’s name: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial (Adventures 1 + 2 = 3)
Adventure #4: I don’t live locally, and/or can’t make either game, but want to participate!
Details: If you would like to donate a ticket or two to a family, since a day out like this can be a lot for a big family, I will take the donation and coordinate accordingly. OR you can also make a donation of your choosing in Tim’s name: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial
Adventure #5: I would love to join a game, but this sounds very expensive for my family.
Details: If you would like to attend but this is cost prohibitive, let me know and I will match Adventurers #4 and $5!
Now!
Reach out to MaryBeth to advise which Adventure you are interested in! Contact MaryBeth at 703-863-3292 OR marybeth.gaige@gmail.com (include “Tim Memorial” in an email). Please reach out soonest if you know you want to join to reserve your tickets!
I hope you can join us!
Some pics of years past:
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