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The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities 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, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries.
But it’s more than playing a game. 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 result is a bond that cannot be described. The Miracle League serves children who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which cause them to be excluded, whether intentionally or not, from conventional youth Baseball leagues and other recreational activities. According to the 2020 Census Bureau, there are 26 million Children in our country who have disabilities.
Prior Lake Athletics For Youth (P.L.A.Y.) is looking to bring a Miracle League field and upgraded playground to Thomas Ryan Memorial Park and offer recreational opportunities to an underrepresented group of players and families in the southwest metro and surrounding area. Through community support and partnerships, this project can be realized.