Nonprofit Spotlight: League Of Miracles

Angela Arlington — Community Engagement Coordinator, Writer and Contributor

Built as a place where young people with disabilities could enjoy America’s favorite pastime (baseball), the League of Miracles has developed into so much more. They offer adaptive sports programming and a connection to other families in a non-competitive forum.

The League, which is located just outside of Mooresville, IN, built the first rubberized field in Indiana in 2012. “We offer a barrier-free field, and adaptive and inclusive sports and arts programming to kids and adults with disabilities. We have basketball, baseball, kickball, inclusive crafts and adaptive painting in the winter and are expanding to offer soccer and a summer camp this year,” Executive Director Melissa Plunkett explained.

“We are a community, family and a great team,” Melissa continued. “We are grateful to the Mooresville Kiwanis group for raising the funds to build our field and for contributing each year to the cause. Thanks to our annual gala we are able to raise the majority of our operational funds for the year and celebrate our sponsors, athletes and their families. Scott, our athlete of the year, was so surprised he won the award! He couldn’t believe it when we called his name. He was overjoyed!”

There are many ways to support the League of Miracles. “We’d love to share the word about our programs and opportunities for all ages and disabilities and we love our volunteer buddies who come out to the field to help our athletes and keep our program running! Check out our web page for our events and watch for our first ever golf outing at Back 9, sponsored by Adams Building Group, Inc., on October 27, 2023, we are accepting teams & sponsors at “Halloween Par-Tee by Adams Building Group Inc” leagueofmiracles.org/golf”

Melissa shared. “We are currently registering for baseball, soccer and summer camp and looking for volunteers for those activities as well!”

TESTIMONIAL:

Carter’s mom shared that they really enjoyed the gala. “Carter had the best time. He loves to get fancy and loves to dance. Thank you for having us. Looking forward to kickball!”