Moore, the founder of the C You in the Major Leagues foundation, and the Royals raised $6.5 million to help launch the first phase of the Urban Youth Academy project.
The Royals organization and the Glass family stay connected to the community in many other ways as well, most notably through Royals Charities, which hosts numerous events to raise money for local initiatives.
Royals Charities is funded primarily by the events it hosts, including a golf tournament, a 5K run/walk, an on-air-broadcast auction in conjunction with FOX Sports Kansas City, and its signature event, the Diamond of Dreams, which is held at the stadium and features food/drinks from Kansas City's favorite restaurants, appearances from current and former Royals and a silent auction.