Zimmerman Nominated for Jefferson Award
Ryan Zimmerman was among 15 baseball players and 53 athletes nominated for the prestigious Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service. Fans can text STAR49 to 55333 to vote for Ryan. Fans can also vote online.
Zimmerman was nominated through All Stars Helping Kids for his work with the ziMS Foundation, the MS Society National Capital Chapter, the Stop on Red campaign and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation.
Zimmerman has assisted with youth clinics and education and recreational programs, helped to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and visited with blood donors at the American Red Cross Blood Drive.
This season, he also donated $250,000 to the Athletics Department at the University of Virginia.
The Jefferson Award is a prestigious national award honoring community and public service in America.
Vote for Zimmerman before November 15th!
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Okay, I've done my civic duty. Now to spread the word...
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU VOTE?
I'll vote many times if necessary but not if it negates my vote!
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Carol, I'm checking into it. Make sure to tell your friends and family to vote too! - Kristen
Updated - You can vote as many times as you want! So, keep voting!!! - Kristen
Wait, I wanna know who the other 67 are?
Just kidding. Of course I'll vote for him.
Speaking of awards, somebody on Nationals Journal pointed out that RZ will be a guest on ESPN2's Web Gem Awards program tonight at 8:30.
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Thanks for the heads up -- I'm investigating... -Kristen