Kids to Know:

by Julie Tingley, founder of @weemacree

At 11 years old, every breath Madden Sheridan takes is a miracle. So, when he’s hitting balls and running bases with his Miracle By The Bay team every Saturday during season, his performance is truly a welcome phenomenon. Diagnosed with Jeune’s Syndrome in utero, Madden may have special needs and accommodations, but his passion for sports, making people laugh and building with Legos is just like any other kid his age. What makes him most different is how he has inspired his entire family to give back in ways that are changing lives of other children…once-in-a-lifetime children like Madden.

Miracle By The Bay was founded in 2018 with the mission to provide all-inclusive community programming for special needs youth and adults while also providing social opportunity through a variety of events and programs. While the organization founder and Director of Operations Matt Walker has cerebral palsy himself, he has worked tirelessly in the community to show that the ability to overcome barriers through giveback is far greater than his disability.