I'm proud to be a participating umpire of BLUE for Kids.  Please join me to lift the spirits of children by donating for the cost of a Build-A-Bear Workshop stuffed animal ($35).   Stuffed animals are given to children coping with serious illness such as cancer, blood disorders, cerebral palsy, and cystic fibrosis.

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DONATIONS BY CREDIT CARD 
A donation by credit card here on my personal BLUE for Kids page is simple, fast, and secure. Just click the 'Give Now' button to get started. Afterward, your name will appear in the list of contributors at the bottom. 

DONATIONS BY PERSONAL CHECK 
To make a donation by personal check, simply fill out the BLUE for Kids donation form,  write my name in the Team BLUE Member field, and mail it along with your check.  I'll add your name to the list of contributors upon receipt.  Please let me know if you prefer to be an anonymous donor. 

OFFICIAL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND MVP LIST 
When you donate for 3 stuffed animals ($100), you receive an Official Major League Baseball personalized and signed by a MLB umpire. You will also be added to the BLUE for Kids Most Valuable People (MVP) list.