by Amy Rosewater | Mar 25, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) today announced UMPS CARE Charities, the official philanthropy of the Major League Baseball umpires, will receive its highest honor in officiating: the 2020 Gold Whistle Award. NASO will present the award to UMPS...
by Amy Rosewater | Mar 23, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Dear Friends and Supporters, Here at UMPS CARE Charities, we know that helping people is an easy call – especially in challenging times like these. We want you to know that even during this coronavirus outbreak, our organization puts community first. We are...
by Amy Rosewater | Mar 13, 2020 | Latest News
We have been following the recent events regarding the novel coronavirus closely, and in alignment with Major League Baseball, we have decided it is in the best interest of the health and wellness of our UMPS CARE community to postpone our bowling tournament in memory...
by Amy Rosewater | Mar 11, 2020 | Latest News
Major League Baseball umpires, their families and UMPS CARE supporters gathered at Topgolf locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Tampa, Florida, and raised more than $67,000 for UMPS CARE programs! It was UMPS CARES’ inaugural Spring Training doubleheader, and...
by Amy Rosewater | Feb 28, 2020 | Latest News
By Kevin Cuddihy (far right in photo above) My involvement with UMPS CARE Charities is the direct result of being in the right place at the right time–and knowing the right people. I was first introduced to UMPS CARE Charities in the summer of 2009. I had been laid...
by Amy Rosewater | Feb 14, 2020 | Latest News
Join Major League Baseball umpires and UMPS CARE supporters for our inaugural Swing For The Fences fundraisers at Topgolf locations in Tampa and Scottsdale on Sunday, March 8, 2020! We will have food, fun and friendly competition all to support UMPS CARE programs this...
by imavexadmin | Feb 4, 2020 | Latest News
UMPS CARE Charities is proud to announce that our All-Star College Scholarship application is now live and available for students who were adopted later in life (13 or older). UMPS CARE distributes about $40,000 annually to help adopted children defray the cost of...
by imavexadmin | Feb 4, 2020 | Latest News
Thanks to all of the umpires, golfers, sponsors, volunteers and friends who joined us at 15th Annual UMPS CARE Golf Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. The event was a smashing success! On this beautiful Arizona day over 200 of our supporters showed up for a round of golf...
by imavexadmin | Jan 14, 2020 | Latest News
Officials from Major League Baseball, the NBA, NFL and NHL have been teaming up to give back to the community – all with the goal of helping others through the power of sports. Our first joint event showcased MLB umpires and NHL referees in a special clinic with...
by imavexadmin | Jan 2, 2020 | Latest News
UMPS CARE Charities is thrilled to announce that ESPN’s MLB reporter Pedro Gomez will emcee our 2020 Golf Classic post-event banquet on Saturday, January 25th! The UMPS CARE Golf Classic, our signature event featuring many active and retired MLB umpires,...
