by Amy Rosewater | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear UMPS CARE supporters, The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions as we come to the full realization of what has happened to my hometown of Mayfield, Kentucky. Words cannot fully do justice to the amount of devastation and loss the community... by Amy Rosewater | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
(Photo Courtesy of Chet Strange) UMPS CARE Charities, the official philanthropy of the Major League Baseball umpires, is proud to announce we have launched our annual 100 Bears For The Holidays campaign which runs throughout the month of December in an effort to... by Amy Rosewater | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
A little more than a month ago, Major League Baseball Umpire Chris Conroy was living the dream, working behind home plate for Game 1 of the World Series. It was the culmination of his life’s work – more than two decades as a professional umpire – and the glow of the... by Amy Rosewater | Nov 19, 2021 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Major League Baseball Umpire (and Houston native) Adrian Johnson, along with dedicated friends and volunteers, hosted yet another successful Houston Golf Outing to support UMPS CARE Charities programs. The Houston Golf Outing, which has become an annual classic, was... by Amy Rosewater | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
JUST POSTED – Check out this segment featuring Brandon and UMPS CARE on FOX5DC! When Brandon Henson graduated from Arkansas State in December of 2006, he quickly headed to Florida to go to umpire school. He made his baseball journey, traveling throughout the... by Amy Rosewater | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
On the same day that Seattle’s Mike Muchlinski was working behind home plate in Game 6 of the World Series, UMPS CARE was lifting the spirits of young patients undergoing treatment at Seattle Children’s. The timing was incredible, as Mike has been a strong... by Amy Rosewater | Oct 26, 2021 | Latest News
On the afternoon the World Series started, MLB Umpires took time out to deliver smiles to kids undergoing treatment at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. MLB Umpires Ryan Blakney and Jeremie Rehak caught up with kids via Zoom, explaining umpire signals and playing... by Amy Rosewater | Oct 19, 2021 | Latest News, Uncategorized
What a phenomenal day. All of us at UMPS CARE Charities are overwhelmed by the support from not one, but two, amazing golf tournaments held on the same day – both raising funds to continue growing our programs. Most importantly, we are spreading the gospel about... by Amy Rosewater | Oct 11, 2021 | Latest News, Uncategorized
All of us at UMPS CARE Charities cannot wait to head back to Houston! The Houston Golf Outing, hosted by MLB Umpire (and Houston native) Adrian Johnson, is set for Friday, November 19, 2021. This tournament has become an annual classic, and we are sure to have a... by Amy Rosewater | Oct 1, 2021 | Event, Latest News
All of us at UMPS CARE Charities and the family of Eric “Coop” Cooper are thrilled to announce that we have set a date for the 1st Annual Eric Cooper Memorial Bowling Tournament: Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Gameday Lanes (formerly Merle Hays Lanes) in Des...
