Miracle League Ball Game Registration - Opening Day - April 2012
The Miracle League of Grand Island and WNY provids a safe and fulfilling environment for handicapped children and young adults. The League announces Opening Day, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the field in Vets Park, Bedell Road. For information regarding the following see www.miracleleaguewny.com The forms are all under the League Pages, then drop down to League Forms.
Player registration
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Buddies
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Miracle League Receives $5000 from M&T Charitable Foundation - Feb. 2012
Pictured from left are Diane Thompson (advisory board member), Joshua Heim (Foundation representative) and Joan Droit (advisory board member).
The Miracle League of Grand Island and WNY is pleased to announce that the organization has received a $5,000 donation from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support the building of the Miracle League Field and complex at Veteran’s Park on Grand Island, which provides a safe and inclusive environment for young athletes with disabilities to have the opportunity to play baseball and participate in team sports. The not-for-profit organization recently opened a specially designed baseball diamond with a synthetic, cushioned surface with inlaid instead of raised bases. Uneven dirt, turf and raised bases can be dangerous obstacles for players who are visually or physically challenged. The synthetic field is much easier and safer to navigate for athletes using walkers and wheelchairs. The complex will include the fully-accessible field, concession stand, pavilion and a playground when completed. The first full season of play is scheduled for the summer of 2012.
M&T Bank believes that it is its responsibility as a corporate citizen to add value to the communities in which it operates. As part of that philosophy, the bank contributes to local organizations which focus on improving the quality of life for its customers, its employees and its community. The bank is proud to partner with community projects, events, and organizations by committing to grants and donations as well as through in-kind donated services and employee involvement in community organizations, boards, and committees. Charitable contributions are made though The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank. In 2011 the Foundation contributed over $17.1 million to over 4,100 not-for-profit organizations, focusing on programs that directly impact education, arts/sciences, civic, and health and youth services.
Miracle League Thanksgiving Day Game - November 2011
The Miracle League invites everyone to come to the Thanksgiving Day Game to give thanks for the Miracle of Miracle Field. Players, Buddies, and fans are welcome to participate in an informal game being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 24th. Bring snacks to pass, dress for the weather, and enjoy a game while the Turkey is cookin’. Miracle League Field is in Veterans Park, 1751 Bedell Road, Grand Island, NY. For information, contact: info@miracleleaguewny.org
Miracle League Photos - Sept. 2011
Buddies and ball team friends!
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Diane Hassan/Carol Roesch photos
The Miracle League committee held its drawing for a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo at the September 11, 2011, grand opening of the Sabres Miracle League Field. Winners of the prize donated by Fuccillo Chevrolet are Arlene and Bob Swan of East River Road.
Miracle League Meeting - September 2011
The Miracle League will host a general meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2011 at the Grand Island Town Hall. The meeting is open to everyone interested. See Miracle League for details.Miracle League Celebrates Field Completion - 2011
Jodi Robinson Photo
The Miracle League of Grand Island and WNY celebrated the completion of its playing field on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Players from the Buffalo Sabres Foundation and Sabres Alumni were on hand to play a one- inning game for the first time with the eager children and young adults with disabilities. Hundreds of volunteers and families of the players were on hand to cheer the teams on. The official Grand Opening will be on Sunday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m.
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Miracle League Press Release
The Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY and Miracle League Field on Grand Island - What's it all about?
It's about providing a safe and fulfilling environment for handicapped children and young adults. It's about saying "yes - you can play here" when all these children have heard "no" so many times.Miracle League's goal is to build a Miracle League Baseball Field on Grand Island for individuals with disabilities. The field provides a dream come true for the participants - most who were never able to join a little league or other baseball program before because they couldn't navigate the field in a wheelchair or walker or they couldn't overcome any of the other many obstacles a person with a disability faces on a standard ball diamond. The Miracle League Field is smaller in size and is made up of a completely rubberized surface allowing safe and easy access for those with disabilities.
So far, the community has come forward with donations for the project and recently announced is the Buffalo Sabres $150K donation toward the field. The hope of the League directors is to have the majority of the $225,000 by March 20, so contracts may be signed for the ground breaking as soon as the ground thaws. The committee's dream is to have the field installed and ready for Reunion Weekend in July. It would be a Grand Day to have Veteran's Park filled with grateful, supportive alumni.
Donations may be sent to Miracle League Field, PO Box 833, Grand Island, NY 14072 by March 20. Additional information about the Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY, see www.miracleleaguewny.com or call Teresa Hooper at 773-9398 or Fran McMahon at 773-9707.
