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 Umpire Sam Holbrook welcomes Jonathan, Bryan, Michael, and Evan to Safeco Field for a game between the White Sox and Mariners. Jonathan and Bryan are mentors with Big Brothers Big Sisters Puget Sound.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the most effective youth mentoring organizations in the United States. BLUE for Kids recognizes the direct and lasting impact that adult mentors have in the lives of young people. Through the BLUE Crew Tickets program, umpires provide memorable sports experiences to strengthen the mentor/youth relationship. About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Comments from Jonathan Bach:

I wanted to express my gratitude to BLUE for Kids for giving Michael the experience of meeting Mr. Holbrook. BLUE for Kids allowed Michael to have a once in a life time opportunity along with being able to share it with his best friend Squeal. Thanks again for your positive outreach to the city of Seattle.

Comments from Bryan Moran:

I just want to thank you for the opportunity to go on the field, meet the umpires, and enjoy the Mariners game. Evan and I had a great time and the Mariners won!

Special thanks to:

• Matt Wolcott and the entire Mariners community relations staff. The Mariners are in a unique position to connect the team with worthwhile endeavors, community partners and fundraising activities that make significant contributions to the Pacific Northwest. Mariners Community Overview


• Mentors Jonathan Bach and Bryan Moran for serving the all important role of youth mentor.
  
• Rianna Berkowitz of Big Brothers Big Sisters Puget Sound for identifying two deserving matches for this unique baseball experience.

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MLB Umpires Angel Hernandez and Mark Carlson welcome Dennis, Jake, Leo, and Elliott to Safeco Field as a part of BLUE Crew Tickets.

Want to make a difference in your community? Be a mentor like Dennis and Leo! Big Brothers Big Sisters matches caring adult mentors with at-risk youth. Read more about Big Brothers Big Sisters.

GUEST COMMENTS

"Thanks for everything. We had a great time at the game, and Jake was thrilled to go onto the field and meet Angel and Mark." - Dennis Lone

SPECIAL THANKS TO

• Matt Wolcott, Gina Hasson, and the entire Mariners Community Relations team for assistance at the ballpark.
• Lindsey Bertsch of Big Brothers Big Sisters for coordinating things from BBBS!
• Dennis and Leo for taking the time to be a mentor.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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MLB Umpires Bob Davidson, Sam Holbrook, and Hunter Wendelstedt welcome Andre, Morgan, Audra, and Billy to Safeco Field as a part of the BLUE Crew Tickets Program.

GUEST COMMENT: (Andre Milbrandt) - "Morgan and I had a great time meeting Mr. Davidson, Mr. Holbrook, and Mr. Wendelstedt at the Mariners vs. Yankees game today. Thanks for making this possible for us! The umpires put Morgan at ease right from the beginning. As you can see on the first picture they had him put on umpire pads and mask, which Morgan loved After meeting up in the locker room they took us out to the field where we made the second picture. That was quite an experience in itself (the game was sold out). The person that sat next to Morgan is actually Matt Wolcott's mom. Matt himself put together a big bag of Mariners goodies for Morgan (including a Mariners base cap, wool cap, t-shirt, baseball, towel and much more). The seats we got were great too -- right behind home plate in row 20! I never saw a game against the Yankees and it was quite a thrill to see the Mariners beat Jeter, Rodriguez and co."

Want to make a difference in your community? Be a mentor like Andre and Audra!

THANK YOU! - Matt Wolcott (Seattle Mariners) and Lindsey Bertsch (Big Brothers Big Sisters of King & Pierce Counties) for your role in making this a wonderful experience for the matches.

MORE Photos: 2007 BLUE Crew Ticket Photos
ABOUT Big Brothers Big Sisters: http://www.bbbs.org/

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MLB Umpires Bob Davidson, Sam Holbrook, and Hunter Wendelstedt welcome Andre, Morgan, Audra, and Billy to Safeco Field as a part of the BLUE Crew Tickets Program.

Want to make a difference in your community? Be a mentor like Andre and Audra!

GUEST COMMENTS: (Audra Black) - "Billy and I extend our sincerest appreciation to umpires Bob Davidson, Sam Holbrook, and Hunter Wendelstedt as well as Matt Wolcott with the Seattle Mariners. I think Billy may now be pursuing a career as an umpire after trying on the gear. The whole process was effortless and ran smoothly. A great big Thank You goes out to the umpires of Blue for Kids and the Seattle Mariners."

THANK YOU! - Matt Wolcott (Seattle Mariners) and Lindsey Bertsch (Big Brothers Big Sisters of King & Pierce Counties) for your role in making this a wonderful experience for the matches.

MORE Photos: 2007 BLUE Crew Ticket Photos
ABOUT Big Brothers Big Sisters: http://www.bbbs.org/

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