The 2010 UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction ended March 22, and what an auction it was! Over 100 wonderful experiences, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and signed memorabilia were up for grabs, and a bidding frenzy resulted. UMPS CARE Charities raised $48,000 for its work with children, and we thank everyone who participated. Congratulations to each and every winner!

Thank you to all who helped us out with items for the auction, including Major League Baseball, most Major League Baseball teams, our Minor League Baseball teams, President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, The Jonas Brothers, The Black-Eyed-Peas, New Era Cap, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Mike Gallagher, Brian Regan, Wilson Sporting Goods, Honig's Whistle Stop, Ump-Attire.com, Southern Umpire's Camp, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ocotillo Golf Resort, The Raven Golf Club, Vistal Golf Club, NHL Officials, our NHL club supporters, Josh Duhamel, and D'Fit Personal Training. 

Thank you to the members of the media who helped us get the word out about the auction, including MLB.com, newspapers, radio, television, and bloggers. Thank you to the umpires and our volunteers who sent emails, tweeted, and Facebooked about the auction to help get it off to a roaring start.

But most of all, thank you to each and every person who bid on an item in this year’s auction. We could not do what we do for the kids without your support.