Baseball league for young people with disabilities starts its season on June 10
Opening day for the Miracle League of the Lakeshore, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW), is Monday, June 10. This year also marks the 10-year anniversary of the league in Manitowoc. To commemorate the milestone, the community is invited to a celebration.
“Goodwill NCW is proud to support the Miracle League season for our players, families and communities, as part of our mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment,” Tim Wavrunek, Mission Team Leader of Community Programs at Goodwill NCW said. “Miracle League gives children and teens with disabilities the opportunity to build valuable skills they carry forward into their future.”
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. This year, Miracle League of the Lakeshore has more than 84 players. The season is eight weeks long, beginning in June. Throughout the season, players aged four to 19 are paired with community volunteers who assist and encourage them during the games. Umpires, announcers, coaches, and team helpers also make up the more than 120 volunteers who are a vital part of the 2024 season.
The Miracle League of the Lakeshore games are played at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Goodwill Miracle Field of Dreams at Miracles Park, 1840 S. 35th St., Manitowoc. The public is invited to attend the games throughout the season as supportive fans.
Media is invited to attend the Miracle League of the Lakeshore’s 10-year celebration starting at 6:30 p.m. on June 10 at Goodwill Miracle Field of Dreams at Miracles Park.
To learn more about the league, visit goodwillncw.org/mll
| Miracle League of the Lakeshore 10th Anniversary Celebration & Opening Game | |
| Date/Time | Monday, June 10, 20245:30 p.m.: Phillies vs. Yankees6:30 p.m.: 10th Anniversary Celebration7 p.m.: Marlins vs. Royals |
| Location | Goodwill Miracle Field of Dreams at Miracles Park 1840 S. 35th St., Manitowoc |
| Details | Interviews available with program leadersPhoto and video opportunities available during games |
Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment. We provide pathways to those underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged who have a goal of building job skills that lead to sustained employment and improved financial stability. We see people for who they are and believe in the power of work, within our retail stores and workplaces throughout our community. We are proud of the life-changing impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Learn more at goodwillncw.org
