MLB Umpires Brian Knight, Gerry Davis, Brian Gorman and Bruce Dreckman welcome Lakeisha, Don, Connie, and Aaron to Busch Stadium for a Cardinals game. Through the UMPS CARE Charities BLUE Crew Tickets program, umpires provide VIP game experiences for children awaiting adoption and at-risk youth in mentoring programs.

MLB Umpires applaud the efforts of Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption recruiters. Wendy's Wonderful Kids is the direct-service signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption that combines the fundraising of Wendy's and its customers, aggressive grants management of the Foundation, and the talent of experienced adoption recruiters to move children from foster care into permanent, loving adoptive homes. Wendy's Wonderful Kids

A special thanks to Jessica Illert, Mark Taylor and the entire Cardinals community relations staff for support of BLUE Crew Tickets. See how the Cardinals are making a difference in the community. Cardinals Community Overview

GUEST COMMENTS (from Connie)

Lakeisha and Don had so much fun. They said "it was so cool going on the field." Our host umpire, Bruce Dreckman, was really nice and engaging. He spent a lot of time with the teens on the field, even though it was incredibly hot! After a come from behind win by the Cardinals on a sweltering Sunday afternoon, the teens said "This was so much fun! Thanks for bringing us." Thank you to the entire umpiring crew and the St. Louis Cardinals for offering such a special experience.

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