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Friends and family,

We’ve had such a wonderful time over the last few years remembering Tim through Sports!

In 2018, when I first started the Annual Tim Gaige Memorial Event, I wrote about why. I still want to do this for all 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.

Last year, when I had differing opinions from the kids over a local Baseball or Soccer game, I asked myself: What Would Tim do?

There was only one answer: Tim would do both!

So this year – we are doing it again! We usually do this in June, but there are no MLS games in June this year due to the World Cup. (World Cup games actually start this year on June 11^th on Tim’s Deathaversary.)

Please note: Last year, I tried separating the donation, but that didn’t work out as I expected, so I am building it back into the ticket price, and will make the donation that way on your behalf.

Again 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 again:

Tim Gaige Memorial 2026 – Choose your own adventure!

Adventure #1: The Baseball ⚾️

Details: Join us at Nationals Park starting as early as 2:50pm on Saturday May 16, 2026! This year we will have the Swing Big Beer Pan for the entire game from an amazing view in center field as the Washington Nationals take on the Baltimore Orioles at home at Nats Park! This dedicated space gives us an opportunity to gather and enjoy each other’s company in a private standing room hospitality area that comes with a beer cart and dedicated bartender. Tickets are $75 each, which includes a $35 concession credit usable anywhere in the ballpark. And $10 of your ticket, I will donate to World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial

Adventure #2: The Soccer ⚽️

Details: Join us immediately after the Nats game or whenever works for you on Saturday May 16th, prior to the 7:30pm start, as D.C. United take on the Saint Louis City SC at home at Audi Field! Tickets are $50 each for our group. We will be in sections 110 and 210. 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. $10 of your ticket, I will donate to World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/TimMemorial

Adventure #3: The Baseball ⚾️ AND The Soccer ⚽️

Details: HOURS of fun on May 16th with the Gaiges remembering Tim for two great sporting events! (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 703-863-329 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:

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!

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: