BLUE Crew - Marlins

Umpires Fieldin Culbreth, Brian O'Nora, Gary Cederstrom, and Jim Wolf welcome guests of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to a Marlins game on June 7, 2009.  Through the BLUE Crew Tickets program, umpires offer unique baseball experiences for children awaiting adoption and at-risk youth in mentoring programs.  (Photo/Todd Olszewski)

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption that combines fundraising, grants management, and the talent of experienced adoption professionals throughout the United States and Canada to move children from foster care into permanent, loving adoptive homes. Learn more at www.davethomasfoundation.org.

A special thanks to Angela Smith and the entire Marlins community relations staff for support of the umpire’s BLUE Crew Tickets program. Marlins Community Overview

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Learn more about UMPS CARE Charities and the BLUE Crew Tickets program at www.UmpsCare.com.

Comments from Ronald Mumford, Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoptions Recruiter

Mr. Culbreth, Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in the UMPS CARE Charities ticket program on June 7th.  You were very engaging with the kids and even though we waited through a lengthy rain delay, everyone had a wonderful time.  Also, I would wish to express our appreciation of Ms. Angela Smith of the Marlins for meeting us and taking us to meet with you.

This event was especially gratifying because this was the first baseball game for Eric and Alex. Thanks again for a very special day.