10/10/09 Miracle League of Richmond

The Hope Bus Team (Jackie Davis, Kaylene Lewek, Sean Mitton, Guest Melissa and Helena Nyman) spend very special moments with the Miracle League of Richmond, VA on their baseball field at the L.C. Bird High School Sports Complex on 10301 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield, VA.

Already before reaching the Sports Complex, the Hope Team noticed 'Welcome to the Hope Bus' banners and couldn't hide being touched by such a warm welcome. At their arrival at the Sports Complex, they were received with hugs and laughters from parents and kids with diverse disabilities (wheelchair-bound, blindness, etc).

(Miracle League of Richmond, VA receives the Hope Tour Certificate)

Words can not express what a feeling it was to see all these kids play baseball and cheering for each other. We all could learn something from them...

(Combined effort to cut the Miracle/Hope Cake)

Further, no disability was an excuse for these Miracle Kids. They all put all their efforts into the game and helped each other to be as successful as possible.

"I had no idea that blind kids could play baseball", says Helena Nyman. With help of a beep tone, blind kids were able to make out the balls. One of the biggest gifts the Hope Team received that day was that they were invited to be out in the field as 'Buddies' with these precious kids.

A special 'Thank you' to Karen Pusey, Lori Guthrie, the Coach, the parents and all the wonderful kids for making this day so special for the Hope Team!

The Miracle League is currently fundraising to build a Boundless Playground, which provides a safe recreational opportunity for children with disabilities. The playground will be located on the same site of the ML field. The Playground can develop essential skills for life as they learn to play together. A Boundless Playground is a wonderful way to bring kids together, to eliminate bias, and to provide another opportunity for inclusion and fun.

For more information about the Miracle League of Richmond and/or to make a donation, visit: www.MiracleLeagueofRichmond.com