Have a Coke and a Smile in Atlanta
Two matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta joined umpire Mark Wegner on Sunday to watch the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds do battle. It was the last BLUE for Kids Tickets for Two event before the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star game.Mentor Ted Ghiz with Quinton and mentor Coulter Stout with his little met Mark along with umpiring crew chief Ed Montague before the game for a brief conversation and a few pictures. (Pictured from left to right are Ed Montague, Ted Ghiz, Quinton, and Mark Wegner). Ted works for Coca Cola and did a rather nice job with product placement for the company don't you think?
The Atlanta Braves offense pounded the Reds with 17 hits including three shots over the fence. Thorman, Francoeur, and Andruw Jones all went deep for the Braves who after a slow start this year are poised for a 2nd half season comeback. Final score BRAVES 8 REDS 3.Ted and Coulter...Thank you for being mentors to your little brothers. We hope you 'had a Coke and a Smile' at Turner Field. BLUE for Kids would also like to thank Tracy Shipley of BBBS of Metro Atlanta for your time in helping create this opportunity for your matches.
If you live in the Atlanta area and think you would be interested in mentoring a young boy or girl, visit their website at http://www.bbbsatl.org/.
Samuel Dearth
Executive Director BLUE for Kids
samuel@BLUEforKids.com
3 Comments:
Samuel - Just wanted to tell you what a great time my little brother, Quinton, and I had at the Braves game yesterday. Everything worked perfect. The seats couldn't have been better, and Mark Wegner couldn't have been nicer. He got us out on the field for pix, gave us signed (umpire) balls, a few goodies and just made everything very exciting. Quinton felt very special. To top it off, the Braves won in an exciting game.
Really appreciated your efforts. Please extend a hearty THANK YOU to Mark and Ed.
- Ted Ghiz and Quinton
Although I am a dedicated Coca-Cola employee (and Coke drinker) I just need to clear up the record as far as the comment made regarding the product placement from the picture of all of us taken at the game. It was all my little brother, Quinton's doing. I take no responsibility. He is a real character. Again, what a great time we had and thanks to Mark and Ed. Ted
Thank you so much Marvin Hudson for the great tickets. My son Nathan had a great time. You have really made a memorable experience for the entire family. Its a great thing you do for kids who need cheering up. Thanks again Devon, Jenny, Nathan, and Tori.
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