When you purchase a Stars & Strikes limited-edition cap, you are doing way more than just adding a cool cap to your collection.
You are creating lifetime memories for wounded veterans who are now working as umpires in their communities.
For four years running, UMPS CARE Charities has teamed up with Ump-Attire.com to create patriotic-styled baseball caps with 100 percent of the proceeds supporting ballpark meet and greets for participants from the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy.
Funds from the sales of these hats are used to provide goody bags with snacks, baseball cards, meal money and more for veterans in the WWUA. UMPS CARE coordinates these visits with the Major League Baseball Umpires, who take time out to meet with these veterans. Of course, the WWUA participants get to enjoy a great day at the ballpark with tickets to the game!
“At the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, we’re dedicated to giving our Veterans a renewed sense of purpose, belonging, and community through umpire training,” said Greg Wilson, Major, USMC (retired) and President/Co-Founder of the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy.
“But what UMPS CARE Charities does for our Warriors goes beyond the field. Through their incredible Stars and Strikes campaign, they give our Veterans something that’s often hard to put into words — the chance to feel truly special again.”
“Thanks to UMPS CARE, our participants are treated to unforgettable MLB experiences each summer. From behind-the-scenes stadium tours to thoughtful refreshments and prime game seats, they’re welcomed like VIPs. But it’s not just about the game — it’s about the feeling. The feeling of being valued. The feeling of being seen. The feeling of knowing that someone cares deeply about their journey.”
“This partnership means the world to us. UmpsCare Charities doesn’t just support our mission — they amplify it with heart, compassion, and generosity. We are forever grateful for the love they show our Veterans, and we’re proud to stand beside them in their efforts.”
