Every person deserves a chance to play baseball and for The Miracle League, the season starts this week!
Guided by a sense of teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, commitment, and community, The Miracle League provides physically and mentally challenged individuals with a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field – just like other players. This program provides a unique and memorable opportunity that these individuals would not otherwise have.
Rainer Maria Rilke, a German lyric poet at the turn of the 20th century, wrote: “This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really love; the more they give, the more they possess.” Watch a Miracle League game from the bleachers and you will be moved as you have never been moved at any other athletic event. It will be unforgettable, and you will be glad you were there. Then you will want to come back. Then you will want to do whatever you can to help.
The mission statement of The Miracle League is to provide opportunities for disabled individuals with physical and cognitive challenges to participate in recreational activities in an accessible, non-competitive environment.
To give families/caregivers the opportunity to participate in a program that supports:
- Physical Benefits – Reduced risk for secondary conditions related to being sedentary, maintaining muscle strength, improve flexibility and joint function.
- Social Benefits – Chance to learn teamwork, increase overall social skills, and acceptance by the community.
- Psychological Benefits – Helps develop self-esteem, promotes and increases independence, and improves coping abilities.
The Miracle League is located in both Pensacola and Gulf Breeze.
If you are interested in getting involved, either as a participant or a buddy, information is located at The Miracle League of Pensacola or The Miracle League of Santa Rosa County.
Play ball!
