UMPS CARE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2006 by Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires to provide comfort, encouragement, and support to seriously ill children in hospitals and their families.
Umpire crews visit hospitals and distribute gifts to children during the baseball season as well as the off-season, The charity's motto is "Helping People is an Easy Call".
[6] In recent years, UMPS CARE has expanded to include college scholarships for older adopted children and the participation of minor league umpires.
With the support of the UMPS CARE charity, umpire Tom Hallion and his crew hosted children at Citizens Bank Park for a Philadelphia Phillies game.
At the 2009 All-Star Game, then U.S. President Barack Obama autographed baseballs for a charity auction held by UMPS CARE to benefit hospitalized children.