Last week we asked people to donate one or two BUILD-A-BEAR® stuffed animals for kids at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. I will distribute the animals on behalf of donors when I visit the hospital on April 5th.

We have received a GREAT RESPONSE! Samuel informed me today that we have commitments of 20+ stuffed animals to date. We are almost to our goal of 30 and I know that the kids are going to love them. Just check out that picture. Great photography skills Chris!

If you don't know what I'm talking about, CLICK HERE for the article on our website.

For those of you who are donating, we added your name on the web page. If you would prefer not to be listed, let Samuel know at samuel@blueforkids.com and he will replace your name with 'anonymous'. Remember that we will raffle off a pair of tickets for the April 5th and 6th games in Baltimore. To be eligible for the drawing, your donation must be received by March 30th.

If you have family or friends you feel might donate a stuffed animal for children of Johns Hopkins Children's Center, please direct them to the article on the website: http://www.blueforkids.com/news/031406.htm.

Thanks everyone and I'll post an update next week and let you know where we stand. See you in Baltimore for the opening series! - Marvin