If we were to tell you about an organized youth baseball league, you might call it ordinary.
If we were to tell you the athletes are physically and mentally disabled, you might call it touching.
If you were to see them play, you might call it a miracle. |
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| Welcome to The Miracle League of Irving |
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There is something about playing the game that lights up a youngster's eyes. But for children facing serious physical and mental disabilities, that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve. Baseball diamonds weren't exactly designed with wheelchairs, leg braces and crutches in mind. |
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 The Miracle League Irving removes the barriers which keep mentally and physically disabled children off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America's favorite pastime. Since the main barriers for these children arise from the natural grass fields used in conventional youth leagues. Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed field which accommodates their wheelchairs, leg braces and crutches, while helping prevent injuries.
But it's more than playing baseball. The Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other kids. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a "buddy" system -- pairing each player with an able bodied peer. The buddy/player bond is beyond imagination.
The Miracle League Irving serves children of all ages who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities. Our program is free of charge and reaches children from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. Each child receives a baseball cap and jersey; at the end of the Season they receive a trophy and medallion.
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