What is the Miracle League? It is hope, determination, and a display of human spirit that is unequaled! And, of course, there is baseball!
There is something about playing the game that lights up a youngster's eyes. But, for children facing physical and mental challenges, that opportunity can be very difficult to achieve. Baseball diamonds were not built with wheelchairs and crutches in mind.
The Miracle League removes the natural barriers of a natural grass field by playing on a custom-designed, rubberized filed that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries in case of a fall.
But, it is more than just playing a game! The Miracle League is about making new friends for the players and the families, building self-esteem, and being treated with dignity. We use a buddy-system - pairing players with peers- and the resulting bond between players and buddies is often indescribable joy!
Our players may not be able to run the bases as well as some of their peers, but they have an equal amount of love and determination to play baseball. And, they have the very same family and friends who want to be a part of cheering on their favorite players!