THE SUMMA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, CAA SPORTS AND A BETTER LA TEAM WITH MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYER'S TRUST

Beverly Hills, CA (August 3, 2009) – The Summa Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives and communities of underprivileged Los Angeles children, announced today it has partnered with The Major League Player’s Trust and CAA Sports for its 2009 Buses for Baseball program.  Fifty kids from A Better LA, a South Los Angeles-targeted non-profit organization co-founded by Pete Carroll, will be treated to a host of on-field activities prior to the start of the game featuring The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, August 18th. Provided with T-shirts and goodie bags, the kids will be escorted to the field to experience the batting practice up close and personal while taking pictures and getting autographs with their favorite Dodger and Cardinal stars. The kids will then be escorted to their seats to enjoy Dodger Dogs and other favorite Dodger Stadium treats.

“We are pleased to partner with CAA Sports for this spectacular event,” commented Summa Children’s Foundation founders Brian Werdesheim and Jim Miles.  “Through their philanthropic and community efforts, both CAA and their client, Los Angeles Dodger Andre Ethier, have worked with A Better LA, so it was a natural fit.”

“Our relationship with Major League Baseball continues to be an important part of the work we do in Los Angeles,” says Brian Werdesheim and Jim Miles.  “This year’s experience and the inclusion of CAA Sports and A Better LA brings our reach even farther than before as we continue to increase participation in Los Angeles.”

Brian Werdesheim and Jim Miles, Co-Chairmen of the Summa Children’s Foundation, also have high hopes for the day. “Every year we watch as the player’s take these kids on an amazing journey.  We are proud to be an active part of Major League Baseball.”

ABOUT THE SUMMA CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
The Summa Children’s Foundation (SCF) supports community efforts that assist the youth of Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, with particular focus on health, social and educational issues. Funds raised through SCF initiatives are awarded to selected area nonprofits with proven track records in transforming lives and futures. As a funding partner, SCF is a means by which each organization can do even more.

For more information about the Summa Children’s Foundation, please visit their website at www.summakids.org

ABOUT A BETTER LA
Co-founded by Pete Carroll, A Better LA is comprised of local leaders from the private, non-profit, social service, faith-based, education and law enforcement sectors. This non-profit organization is committed to supporting Los Angeles communities in their goal to reduce violence by empowering change. The first target area is in South Los Angeles.

For more information about A Better LA, please visit their website at www.abetterla.com

ABOUT BUSES FOR BASEBALL
“Buses for Baseball” is a program administered by the MLB Players Trust and underwritten by Majestic Athletic, a division of VF Imagewear, Inc.  “Buses for Baseball” provides many children with their first chance to attend a Major League Baseball game.

ABOUT THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS TRUST
The members of the Major League Baseball Players Association created the Players Trust, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, to provide resources of caring to those in need by volunteering in causes close to their hearts, and encouraging others to do the same. The foundation became the first of its kind in professional sports established and administered by the players. For additional information, please visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com .

ABOUT CAA Sports
CAA Sports represents more than 500 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, and tennis, in addition to icons in individual sports, coaches, on-air broadcasters, and other sports personalities.  Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, and video games.  CAA Sports also works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, and sports properties for sales/sponsorship opportunities.  CAA Sports is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading full service agency that represents the most creative and successful artists working in film, television, music, theatre, and video games, and provides a range of strategic marketing services to corporate clients.  For more information about CAA Sports, visit www.sports.caa.com.

For additional information call 310-446-7133