MLB Umpires Laz Diaz, Wally Bell, Paul Schrieber, and Kerwin Danley welcome Nima, James, Rob, and Mustafa to Rogers Centre for a Blue Jays 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 Penni Wheeler, Holly Purdon, and the entire Blue Jays community relations staff for support of BLUE Crew Tickets. See how the Blue Jays are making a difference in the community. Blue Jays Community Overview

GUEST COMMENT (Mustafa)

We had an amazing time! Thank you to the Major League umpires and the Toronto Blue Jays for making this outing possible for us. We truly appreciate it. Mr. Diaz and Mr. Bell were really inspirational to the two young boys.

GUEST COMMENT (Rob)

I would like to thank you for a wonderful day at the game and the opportunity for the littles to enjoy a unique baseball experience.

ADDITONAL PHOTOS

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MLB Umpire Marvin Hudson welcomes Jos, Nathaniel, Sean, and Omid to Rogers Centre as a part of BLUE Crew Tickets. Pictured to the right are Hudson and Nathaniel.

Want to make a difference in your community? Be a mentor like Jos and Sean! Big Brothers Big Sisters matches caring adult mentors with at-risk youth. Read more about Big Brothers big Sisters at http://www.bbbs.org/.

GUEST COMMENTS:

"Nathaniel and I had a great day at the Blue Jays game today. Thanks again for the opportunity to go on the field and meet with you Marvin." - Jos Diening

"Thank you for this opportunity. Our "Bigs" and "Littles" who were fortunate to attend the Blue for Kids' Blue Jay games as special guests of the umpires had a wonderful time and are very appreciative. They'll hold their memories for a life time." - Wayne Cochrane

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

• Kathy Dolenc and the entire Blue Jays Community Relations team for assistance at the ballpark.
• Wayne Cochrane of Big Brothers Big Sisters for coordinating things from BBBS!
• Jos and Sean for taking the time to be a mentor.

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