DiMaggio Stamp to Hit Home Run at Children's Hospital this Saturday

Joe DiMaggio had an outstanding baseball career complete with 10 pennants and nine World Series titles, a collection of awards, and a Baseball Hall of Fame induction, yet there was another part of his life that brought incredible meaning to him in his later years.  In 1992, DiMaggio gave his name and fundraising efforts to support a children’s hospital at Memorial Regional in Hollywood FL, making clear the one caveat to all of his support:  No child will ever be turned away because of inability to pay. 

On Saturday, September 8, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is hosting a birthday celebration commemorating 20 years of world-class healthcare.  The event will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on hospital grounds at 1005 Joe DiMaggio Blvd in Hollywood.   At 6:00 pm, District Manager Jeffrey Becker and Hollywood Officer-In-Charge Michael Lloyd will present an enlargement of the Joe DiMaggio stamp to hospital administrators and to Morris Engelberg, DiMaggio's closest friend and confidante over the last 16 years of his life.

To commemorate the hospital’s “two decades of world-class care,” the Postal Service created a special cachet envelope.  At the event, employees will distribute flyers promoting the availability of these cachets at $4.00 each at these Hollywood Post Offices:

Hollywood Main Office, 1801 Polk St

Hillcrest Postal Store, 4229 Hollywood Blvd

West Hollywood Hills Branch,  5771 Johnson St

This birthday party is a community event for families with a children’s movie under the stars, petting zoo, interactive games, and many other kid-friendly activities – all free!  Be sure your children visit the postal booth to pick up a coloring book and crayons while supplies last.

*  Employees are reminded that participation is an off-the-clock activity.