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BLUE for Kids Hospital Program

UMPS CARE CHARITIES INC

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Overview

BLUE for Kids Hospital Program

Overview: A hospital-based program that brings memorable experiences to critically ill children undergoing medical treatment at pediatric hospitals.

Mission: Delivers Build-A-Bear Workshop® experiences to critically ill children in hospital settings, capturing the spirit of the in-store Build-A-Bear experience and bringing it directly to patients.

Program Activities:

  • Build-A-Bear delivery to pediatric hospital patients

  • Children receive plush animals and choose outfits

  • Memorable, once-in-a-lifetime baseball experiences

  • MLB umpire hospital visits and interactions with patients

    • Geographic Scope:

  • Multi-state program

  • Hospitals across the United States and Canada

  • Examples include: Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH), Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.), Seattle Children's Hospital (Seattle, WA)

    • Participants: Major League Baseball umpires volunteer their time to visit hospitals and deliver Build-A-Bear experiences

    Impact:

  • Provides emotional support and joy to critically ill children

  • Creates meaningful interactions between professional athletes and young patients

  • Funded through donations and umpire fundraising efforts

  • Example: 2019 umpire half-marathon raised $6,100 to provide 100 children with Build-A-Bear experiences

    • Background: Part of UMPS CARE Charities' mission "Helping People is an Easy Call"

    Contact: UMPS CARE Charities - umpscare.com

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    youth-programshealthcare

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