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Dodgers' Pitcher Ryu Raises Funds For Sewol Ferry Victims

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) —  Dodgers' pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will be signing autographs for monetary donations on Sunday in an effort to raise funds for the survivors and families of the victims of the Sewol ferry tragedy.

Ryu will be available in the team's autograph tent, located in Lot 6 of Dodger Stadium's parking lot, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Ryu, who is from South Korea, also pledged to make a $100,000 donation on Friday through his HJ 99 foundation.

The autograph signing will be part of Viva Los Dodgers, which will run from 10:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

Former Dodger outfielder Kenny Landreaux will also sign autographs in the left field pavilion plaza before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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