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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MLB Umpires Marvin Hudson, Mike Winters, Hunter Wendelstedt, and Brian Knight welcome Christina, Nate, Autumn, and Sunny to Safeco Field for a Mariners 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 recognize the direct and lasting impact that adult mentors have in the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the most effective youth mentoring organizations in the United States. About Big Brothers Big Sisters

A special thanks to Matt Wolcott, Sean Grindley and the entire Mariners community relations staff for support of BLUE Crew Tickets. See how the Mariners are making a difference in the community. Mariners Community Overview

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MLB Umpires Marvin Hudson, Mike Winters, Hunter Wendelstedt, and Brian Knight welcome Rebecca, Anthony, Beth, and Jean to Kauffman Stadium for a Royals 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 Toby Cook, Ben Aken and the entire Royals community relations staff for support of BLUE Crew Tickets. See how the Royals are making a difference in the community. Royals Community Overview

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MLB Umpires Marvin Hudson, Mike Winters, Hunter Wendelstedt, and Brian Knight welcome Brad, Kiree, Brandon, and Nate to the Metrodome for a Twins 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 Bryan Donaldson and the entire Twins community relations staff for support of BLUE Crew Tickets. See how the Twins are making a difference in the community. Twins Community Overview

GUEST COMMENT (Brad)

We had a wonderful time. Please let Mr. Hudson know that we really appreciate him taking the time to meet with us. It was a great experience for everyone. For Nathan it was extra special since it was his first time going to watch a game at the Metrodome.

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MLB Umpires Marvin Hudson, Randy Marsh, and Brian Knight welcome LaSonya, Vashti, Charleston, and Lamont to Great American Ballpark for a game between the Brewers and Reds. Michael Michelle Willis is a Wendy's Wonderful Kids (WWK) recruiter for the Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services and helped to arrange for the group to attend the game. Ms. Willis works to move children in the Cincinnati area from foster care into permanent, loving adoptive homes.

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 throughout the nation and in Canada to move children from foster care into permanent, loving adoptive homes. Learn More about the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program

Special Thanks From The Umpires To:

• Matt Crawford and Lorrie Platt, Reds Community Relations. The Cincinnati Reds strive to be winners both on and off the field. Reds Community Overview


• LaSonya and Vashti of Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services for helping provide an enjoyable day at the ballpark for the boys.


• The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA) for your dedication toward dramatically increasing the adoptions of the more than 140,000 children in North America’s foster care systems waiting to be adopted. Learn More about DTFA

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