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Related Values: Sportsmanship  Character  Teaching By Example 

About This Video

Some of FBL's spots, including "Umpire," tell a story from a person's youth, several decades ago. For these spots, the art department is charged with getting clothing (such as baseball uniforms) that matches that period in history. Some of these spots also necessitate period cars and trucks. Fortunately, most towns have a vintage car club or vehicles that are specifically used for movies. The art department makes contact with these resources to locate just the right vintage car that fits the spot.

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Video Transcript

MUSIC: Sometimes it’s the hardest thing to choose…
VOICEOVER: My father was a great hitter, but he knew that life was about more than just one game.
MUSIC: Because every choice that you made is born somewhere in between who you are today and who you’d like to be. And no matter that decision there will be one more coming through—the easy way out or the right thing to do.
VOICEOVER: So when that umpire made a bad call and ended the game for dad and then needed help with his car, my father made the right call.
ANNCR/SUPER: Helping others, the right choice. Pass it On… A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.

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Geor about 1 month ago from Florida
Helping others is a very good pratice of love.
luther b 4 months ago from tennessee
You guys must put a lot of thought in these videos,and it shows! Thanks for all you do!
Jim H. over 1 year ago from Arcata, CA
The power of forgiveness shown in this short film brings me great joy. We all need each other, and when we can care about someone and help another person, especially one we're angry at, we show our humanity at its best.
Rick Hunter over 1 year ago from Winston-Salem, NC
This is another one of my favorites. Helping others not only builds character, but it just feels so good.
L. Llamas almost 2 years ago from Corpus Christi TX
These commercials are a breath of fresh air when you are going through a rough time...
Michelle almost 2 years ago from Redwood City, CA
I love these commercials! They are just so inspirational!
Angel about 2 years ago from Sandhills
Watching these commercials is very inspiring an very informational.
Daylon, F over 2 years ago from Alabama
Thank you so very much, for the inspiration and hope.
seve W over 2 years ago from pocatello idaho
Thanks for the reminder of what is really important. Truth is easy to see when presented from the heart.
Sylvia K. almost 3 years ago from Pasadena, CA
What is the song title and who is the artist?
Stacy W. about 3 years ago from Florida
Thank you so very much, for the inspiration and hope.

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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.