UMPS CARE Charities delivered the love to young patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
UMPS CARE Charities, the official philanthropy of the Major League Baseball Umpires, is proud to have delivered 100 Build-A-Bear® furry friends and outfits today to young patients undergoing medical treatment at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Before they head out to Spring Training, local MLB Umpire Adrian Johnson, along with other area baseball umpires, wanted to deliver a little bit of love to kids in the hospital.
Including today’s delivery of 100 Build-A-Bear® stuffed toys, the umpires also provided 100 outfits for the furry friends, baseball-themed activity books, crafts and more to young patients and their caregivers who need something special on Valentine’s Day.
“Who doesn’t want to feel the love on Valentine’s Day?” said Jennifer Skolochenko-Platt, Executive Director at UMPS CARE Charities. “So many of these young patients and their families miss out on so much, and the Major League Baseball Umpires are thrilled they had a chance to brighten some spirits and bring smiles to the faces of these kiddos. We are grateful for the continued support from the staff at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital for helping us celebrate heart month with these children and their families.”
This visit to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital marks the 225th delivery of Build-A-Bear® furry friends that UMPS CARE Charities since the program was created in 2006. Including the visit today, more than 22,800 children in hospitals have received Build-A-Bear® experiences thanks to the generosity of Major League Baseball Umpires and UMPS CARE Charities.
