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Baseball league for young people with disabilities starts its season on June 8
WISCONSIN — Opening day for Miracle League of the Fox Valley, Lakeshore & Chippewa Valley, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW), is Monday, June 8. Miracle League offers children and teens with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized, non-competitive league on a safe, accessible baseball field. The league is all about enhancing the players’ social skills, building self-esteem, and being treated just like other kids.
Throughout the season, children and teens with disabilities will have the opportunity to play baseball in an organized, noncompetitive league on a safe, accessible field. In addition to learning the fundamentals of the game, players will develop teamwork skills, strengthen social connections and build self-confidence.
Each player is paired with a community volunteer who provides assistance and encouragement during games. Hundreds of volunteers, including pitchers, umpires, announcers and coaches, play a vital role in making each season possible.
“It’s our privilege to provide a place where individuals of all abilities can enjoy America’s pastime, said Tim Wavrunek, Mission Team Leader at Goodwill NCW. “This league thrives thanks to the dedication of our leadership, families, volunteers and the generous sponsors who help make inclusivity a standard in our community.”
Media is invited to attend the Miracle League’s opening game day. The public is invited to attend the games throughout the season as supportive fans.
Miracle League of the Fox Valley
Miracle League of the Lakeshore
Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley
About Goodwill: Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit human services organization whose mission is Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment across 35 counties in north central Wisconsin. The organization includes 27 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, human services programs, unique shopping experiences at its boutiques and Appleton outlet store, plus online shopping at www.shopgoodwill.com. Goodwill NCW is a Platinum Level member of GuideStar.org, the world’s largest source of nonprofit organization information