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NEW!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
Lenny Mathis, 864-597-4110 (Media inquiries
only)
Carolina Miracle League sets Opening Day;
Announces partnerships with local colleges
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (April 9, 2007) – The
Carolina Miracle League (CML) Board of Directors
is pleased to announce “Opening Night”
festivities for the league will be held at
Miracle Park, located at the North Spartanburg
Sports Complex on Old Furnace Road in Boiling
Springs, S.C. at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April
19, 2007.
The public is invited to attend and share in
this special occasion as the CML begins an
exciting transition into weekly events. The
festivities on April 19 will begin six straight
weeks of play for the Miracle Leaguers. Opening
Night marks the first of three straight Thursday
nights of games, before the spring season
concludes with three straight Saturday mornings
of play. The league will also use Miracle Park
on Tuesday evenings for participants who wish to
practice. The CML is already planning a fall
schedule of games beginning in September.
“We hope to have a huge crowd to share in this
special occasion with our children,” said CML
League Director Pam Dean. “We have so many
people we need to thank publicly for their
assistance in making Miracle Park a reality, but
the real winners are children with disabilities
across our area who finally have a place to play
– as often as possible – the game of baseball.”
Additionally, the CML is excited to announce a
special partnership with area colleges. The
athletic departments at Wofford College, the
University of South Carolina Upstate,
Spartanburg Methodist College, Converse College,
Limestone College and the Southern Conference
have all stepped to the plate to “sponsor” teams
during the first season of play. By virtue of
this partnership, the first six teams in the
league will be nicknamed the Terriers, Spartans,
Pioneers, All Stars, Saints and the SoCon
Sluggers.
During the spring season, the Terriers,
Spartans, Pioneers and SoCon Sluggers will take
the field, with the All Stars and Saints teams
added during the fall season as the number of
participants continues to grow.
Additionally, Sherman College of Straight
Chiropractic has made a sizeable contribution to
the Carolina Miracle League support of the
league’s efforts to provide organized
recreational opportunities for those with
disabilities in our region.
The concept behind the partnership is to spawn
relationships between Miracle League children
and the students, faculty and staff at area
colleges. The Miracle League creates a unique
opportunity for athletic teams, student groups
and others to assist as buddies or in other
volunteer capacities during games.
“Since our first exhibition game in 2003, there
has always been a connection between the Miracle
League and college athletes,” said CML media
relations chairman Lenny Mathis, who serves as
the assistant athletic director for marketing
and promotions at Wofford. “There’s not really
a way to describe the bond between the kids and
the college athletes as a game progresses. You
just have to be there.”
Student-athletes from all the local colleges
have been invited to join in the Opening Night
festivities. The entire Wofford baseball team
and approximately a dozen student-athletes from
Converse have already signed up to take part in
Opening Night.
The spring schedule of games is listed below:
All games to be played at Miracle Park (N.
Spartanburg Sports Complex, Old Furnace Rd.,
Boiling Springs, S.C.)
Thurs., April 19
6:00 p.m. Opening Night Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Terriers vs. Spartans*
7:10 p.m. SoCon Sluggers vs. Pioneers*
Thurs., April 26
6:00 p.m. Spartans vs. SoCon Sluggers*
7:10 p.m. Pioneers vs. Terriers*
Thurs., May 3
6:00 p.m. SoCon Sluggers vs. Terriers*
7:10 p.m. Spartans vs. Pioneers*
Sat., May 12
10:00 a.m. Pioneers vs. SoCon Sluggers*
11:15 a.m. Spartans vs. Terriers*
Sat., May 19
10:00 a.m. Terriers vs. Pioneers*
11:15 a.m. SoCon Sluggers vs. Spartans*
Sat., May 26 ^
10:00 a.m. Pioneers vs. Spartans*
11:15 a.m. Terriers vs. SoCon Sluggers*
* Home team
^ Possible games with Mauldin Miracle League
Carolina
Miracle League contact information:
For those seeking information about registering
to be a participant, buddy or volunteer please
contact:
Participant registration: Paula White at (864)
706-0043
Buddies and event volunteers: Eric Eberius at
(864) 205-8220
Carolina Miracle League background
The Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit
organization founded in 2001 to build a baseball
diamond tailored to the special needs of
children with disabilities. Miracle Park
features a ProTraxx playing surface that
accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. The
location for Miracle Park, inside the
Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation
Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex on
Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs, was set in
May 2006. The playing surface was completed in
March 2007. Miracle Park will serve children
with disabilities in Spartanburg, Union and
Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and
Rutherford and Polk Counties in North Carolina.
The CML continues to raise funds for the final
phase to the project – a handicapped accessible
restroom and concession facility adjacent to the
field. To become involved with the Carolina
Miracle League and to learn more about the
history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call
864-579-1805. Donations may be made directly to
the Spartanburg County Foundation for the
Carolina Miracle League Development Fund, a 501
(c) (3) fund.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play
baseball." ----
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PHOTOS ATTACHED
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
Lenny Mathis, 864-597-4110
ProTraxx playing surface complete at Miracle Park;
Registration set for March 24
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (March 13, 2007) – Miracle
Park took a giant step forward on the
road to completion on Monday as workers finished
installation of the ProTraxx playing surface.
Located in the North Spartanburg Sports Complex in
Boiling Springs, Miracle Park’s synthetic ProTraxx
surface will make the field easily accessible for
children in wheelchairs and walkers to participate
in Miracle League baseball games this spring.
A
five-man crew worked daily since March 5th
to finish the project. Attached with this release
are photos of the completed playing surface taken by
Nick Palatiello. The dugout areas are accented with
a blue turf. Miracle Park is not quite complete as
fencing, bleachers, entrance signage and other
accents are awaiting installation.
The new Carolina Miracle League (CML) Board of
Directors was announced at a meeting Monday
evening. Pam Dean will serve as the League Director
for the first season of play. Other board members
include: Sandra Gosnell (secretary), Danny Holcombe
(treasurer), Lenny Mathis (public/media relations),
Mandy Willis (sponsorship), Paula White
(registration), Amanda Ingram (special projects),
Tony Revels (facility/equipment/uniforms), Shay
Berry (team mom coordinator) and Eric Eberius (buddy
coordinator).
The Board of Directors will work side-by-side with
the original Steering Committee for the CML who will
continue to oversee further construction at the site
including the last phase of the project - a restroom
and concession facility.
The Board of Directors also announced that
participant registration for the 2007 season will be
held at Miracle Park on Saturday, March 24 from
10:00 a.m. to Noon. The public is encouraged to
join the Miracle League to view the new field and
learn more about how to become involved as a
participate or league volunteer. Also, on March 24th,
the nicknames of the first Carolina Miracle League
teams will be announced and light refreshments will
be served. The registration will be held in
conjunction with the North Spartanburg Youth
Association’s “Opening Day Jamboree.”
Carolina Miracle League background information
The Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit
organization founded in 2001 to build a baseball
diamond tailored to the special needs of children
with disabilities. Miracle Park, completed in March
2007 features a ProTraxx playing surface that
accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. The current
location for Miracle Park inside the Spartanburg
County Parks and Recreation Department's North
Spartanburg Sports Complex on Old Furnace Road in
Boiling Springs was set in May 2006. The CML
diamond will serve children with disabilities in
Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties in South
Carolina and Rutherford and Polk Counties in North
Carolina.
To
become involved with the Carolina Miracle League and
to learn more about the history of the CML, visit
our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call
864-579-1805. Donations may be made directly to the
Spartanburg County Foundation for the Carolina
Miracle League Development Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
---
"Every child deserves the chance to play baseball."
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PHOTOS ATTACHED
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
Pam Dean, 864-579-1805
Outfield completed at Miracle Park; Vandals attempt to burn
roll of turf
BOILING
SPRINGS, S.C. (March 9, 2007) – Despite the work of vandals
who attempted to set fire to a roll of ProTraxx surface
overnight, workers continued steady progress in the
installation of the playing surface at Miracle Park.
Located in the North Spartanburg Sports Complex in
Boiling Springs, Miracle Park is being outfitted with a
synthetic ProTraxx surface that will make the field
easily accessible for children in wheelchairs and
walkers to participate in Miracle League baseball games
this spring.
 In
the photos attached with this release, the Carolina
Miracle League chronicles not only the progress of
today’s work, but the work of the vandals who failed in
their attempt to burn a roll of the turf. The roll,
which was sitting on a pallet in the parking lot waiting
to be used later in the installation process, was
knocked over and part of the outside plastic wrap
melted. The ProTraxx surface itself was unharmed as
there are fire retardant compounds in the material.
Approximately twenty other rolls of turf were knocked
off the pallets and rolled to various points around the
parking lot.
Monday,
March 5th marked the beginning of the project
and the installation process should be
complete by early next week. The installation may be
delayed over the weekend with a chance of showers in the
area.
The
Carolina Miracle League (CML) has another release
scheduled for Monday. As has been the case all week,
today’s photos were taken by Nick Palatiello.
Carolina Miracle League background information
The CML
is in the midst of re-developing the Board of Directors
as the goals of the Carolina Miracle League evolve. The
CML is assembling members of the community to serve in
many different capacities within the organization
including team coaches, coordinators for “team buddies”
and several other important roles. The CML continues to
fundraise for the final phase of the project, the
addition of building to house handicapped accessible
restrooms and small concession stand. Those interested
in becoming involved should contact Pam Dean via e-mail
at
bodean@quixnet.net or call 579-1805.
The
Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization
founded in 2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to
the special needs of children with disabilities. These
facilities feature a baseball field covered in synthetic
surface that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. The
current location for Miracle Park inside the Spartanburg
County Parks and Recreation Department's North
Spartanburg Sports Complex on Old Furnace Road in
Boiling Springs was announced in May 2006. The CML
diamond will serve children with disabilities in
Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties in South
Carolina and Rutherford and Polk Counties in North
Carolina as well as surrounding areas.
To
become involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to
learn more about the history of the CML, visit our
website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call 864-579-1805.
Donations may be made directly to the Spartanburg County
Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League Development
Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
---
"Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PHOTOS ATTACHED
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
Pam Dean, 864-579-1805
Infield takes shape after day two of turf installation at
Miracle Park
 BOILING
SPRINGS, S.C. (March 7, 2007) – A team of five workers
neared completion of the infield at Miracle Park on
Wednesday afternoon. Miracle Park, located in the North
Spartanburg Sports Complex in Boiling Springs, is being
outfitted with a synthetic ProTraxx surface that will
make the field easily accessible for children in
wheelchairs and walkers to participate in Miracle League
baseball games beginning this spring.
This is
actually the crew’s third day on-site as they unloaded
over 100 rolls of ProTraxx turf and 75 drums of glue on
Monday. The installation is expected to take seven to 10
days with the crew working from sunrise to sunset each
day. The installation could be delayed later in the week
as there is a chance of showers in the area. Tomorrow,
the outfield will be applied to the asphalt, a process
that could take two full days.
The
Carolina Miracle League (CML) will release photos to
chronicle the progress of the installation daily. With
this release are two photos, taken by Nick Palatiello,
of today’s progress.
The CML is in the midst of re-developing the Board of
Directors as the goals of the Carolina Miracle League
evolve. The CML is assembling members of the community
to serve in many different capacities within the
organization including team coaches, coordinators for
“team buddies” and several other important roles. The
CML continues to fundraise for the final phase of the
project, the addition of building to house handicapped
accessible restrooms and small concession stand. Those
interested in becoming involved should contact Pam Dean
via e-mail at
bodean@quixnet.net or call 579-1805.
Carolina Miracle League background information
The
Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization
founded in 2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to
the special needs of children with disabilities. These
facilities feature a baseball field covered in synthetic
surface that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. The
current location for Miracle Park inside the Spartanburg
County Parks and Recreation Department's North
Spartanburg Sports Complex on Old Furnace Road in
Boiling Springs was announced in May 2006.
The
Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities in Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties
in South Carolina and Rutherford and Polk Counties in
North Carolina as well as surrounding areas.
To
become involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to
learn more about the history of the CML, visit our
website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call 864-579-1805.
Donations may be made directly to the Spartanburg County
Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League Development
Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
---
"Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PHOTOS ATTACHED
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
864-579-1805
March 5, 2007
ProTraxx surface to be installed at Miracle Park
beginning tomorrow
 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Carolina Miracle League (CML)
Steering Committee is pleased to announce that workers
are preparing to apply the ProTraxx playing field to the
asphalt subsurface at Miracle Park located in the North
Spartanburg Sports Complex in Boiling Springs. Workers
arrived today, Monday, March 5th to unload
100 rolls of turf, and over 75 drums of glue and other
building materials that are required in the process to
apply the playing surface to the asphault.
Application was delayed by one week as the current work
crew finished another Miracle League project in
Jacksonville, Florida. With pleasant weather expected
through the week, the entire process should be complete
early next week as the five man crew begins work.
“When
you have been working on a project for over six years,
waiting an extra week is easy,” said CML Chairman Danny
Holcombe. “We are fortunate to have a good weather
week upcoming, so backing up the installation an extra
week is really a non-factor.”
Fencing around the playing field and the supports for
the entrance archway leading to the field are in place.
A 70-space handicap-accessible parking lot was completed
in May 2006 adjacent to the site of Miracle Park.
The
CML is in the midst of re-developing the Board of
Directors as the goals of the Carolina Miracle League
evolve. While fundraising will always be a major task
for the organization, now the CML is assembling members
of the community to serve in many different capacities
within organization including team coaches, coordinators
for “team buddies” and several other important roles.
Those interested in serving should contact Pam Dean via
e-mail at
bodean@quixnet.net or call 579-1805.
 The
Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization
founded in 2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to
the special needs of children with disabilities. These
facilities feature a baseball field covered in synthetic
surface that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. In
May 2006, the CML announced the site for Miracle Park to
be located at the Spartanburg County Parks and
Recreation Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex
on Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs.
The
Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but
children from Union and Cherokee Counties in South
Carolina and Rutherford and Polk Counties in North
Carolina.
To get
involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to learn
more about the history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call 864-579-1805.
Donations may be made directly to the Spartanburg County
Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League Development
Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
PHOTO
CREDIT: Photos of the workers preparing for the
installation of the ProTraxx playing surface at Miracle
Park taken by Nick Palatiello.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball."
----
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Carolina Miracle League
864-579-1805
February 21, 2007
MIRACLE LEAGUE BALLPARK CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
ProTraxx surface to be applied as early as February 26
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Carolina Miracle League Steering
Committee will be hoping for mild weather beginning Monday,
February 26 as workers prepare to apply the ProTraxx playing
field to the asphault subsurface at the North Spartanburg
Sports Complex field in Boiling Springs.
The
committee will hope for a week of dry weather with high
temperatures in the mid-50s or warmer, the correct
parameters for the ProTraxx surface to be applied. The
entire process will take five men approximately five days to
roll out 100 rolls of turf and apply over 75 drums of glue
to the asphault.
“To say we
will be watching the weather next week would be an
understatement,” said CML Chairman Danny Holcombe. The long
range forecast is for highs in the 60s through the week, but
with a chance of rain toward the end of the week.
Fencing around the playing field and the supports for the
entrance archway leading to the field are in place. A
70-space handicap-accessible parking lot was completed in
May 2006 adjacent to the site of the CML ballpark.
The CML is
in the midst of re-developing the Board of Directors as the
goals of the Carolina Miracle League evolve. While
fundraising will always be a major task for the
organization, now the CML is assembling members of the
community to serve in many different capacities within
organization including team coaches, coordinators for “team
buddies” and several other important roles. Those
interested in serving should contact Pam Dean via e-mail at
bodean@quixnet.net or call 579-1805.
The
Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization founded
in 2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to the special
needs of children with disabilities. These facilities
feature a baseball field covered in synthetic surface that
accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. In May 2006, the CML
announced the site for the new field to be located at the
Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Department's North
Spartanburg Sports Complex on Old Furnace Road in Boiling
Springs.
The
Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but children
from Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and
Rutherford and Polk Counties in North Carolina.
To get
involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to learn more
about the history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com or call 864-579-1805.
Donations may be made directly to the Spartanburg County
Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League Development Fund,
a 501 (c) (3) fund.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
December 12, 2006
MIRACLE LEAGUE BALLPARK CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
“Bowling for a Ballpark” event raises over $11,000
Spartanburg, S.C. – The Carolina Miracle League Steering
Committee is pleased to announce that construction on the area’s
baseball diamond for children with disabilities is underway.
The announcement comes on the heels of a tremendously successful
“Bowling for a Ballpark” event held this past Saturday.
The bowling event, held at Shamrock Lanes on Blackstock Road in
Spartanburg, raised over $11,000 toward the ballpark’s
construction. Below is a list of twenty lane sponsors who
contributed to make the bowling free for those in attendance.
Many bowlers however made additional contributions to the
Miracle League in lieu of lane fees. In all, over 830 games
were bowled during the six-hour event.
The event served a dual purpose as Rion Holcombe, son of CML
Chairman Danny Holcombe, created the idea for a bowling
party/fundraiser for his birthday.
“Not many 13-year olds have hosted a birthday party that raised
$11,000 for charity,” said the elder Holcombe. “With all the
contributions that have come in over the last few months and
everyone who contributed to this event, we have been blessed.
Now, we are ready to take the next step in this process.”
The next steps in the construction of the ballpark are well
underway as grading has been completed and the asphault
subsurface for the field has been laid. Fencing and other
improvements around the field will be added in the next few
weeks.
“Our efforts thus far have us to a point where the field will
become a reality, however we will continue our fundraising
efforts so we can add handicapped-accessible bathrooms and a
concession stand adjacent to the field,” noted Holcombe. If
“opening day” were tomorrow, the players and families would need
to use portable bathroom facilities. A 70-space
handicap-accessible parking lot was completed in May 2006
adjacent to the site of the CML ballpark.
The Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization founded in
2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to the special needs
of children with disabilities. These facilities feature a
baseball field covered in synthetic surface that accommodates
wheelchairs and walkers. In May 2006, the CML announced the site
for the new field to be located at the Spartanburg County Parks
and Recreation Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex on
Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs.
The Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but children from
Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and Rutherford and
Polk Counties in North Carolina.
To get involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to learn more
about the history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com
or call 864-579-1805. Donations may be made directly to the
Spartanburg County Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League
Development Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
Thanks to our lane sponsors for the “Bowling for a Ballpark”
event, Saturday, December 9, 2006:
Shamrock Lanes
Cochran Law Firm
Pine Street School
Fairforest Middle School’s 8th Grade CSI
Food Lion
Croft Ruritan Club
Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary
White's Pine Street Exxon
Nestor’s Salon
Dave Edwards Toyota
Cedar Spring Baptist Church Coed Class
Spartanburg Martial Arts
Pride Masonry of Gaffney
Dale Cabler, Atty.
Good News Club of Pine Street School
B. B. & T.
Anderson Mill Elementary School
Greater Spartanburg Optimist Club
Inman Lions Club
McAbee, Talbert, & Halliday & Co. P.A.|
David Swink C.F.P. of Ameriprise Financial
Cherry, Bekaert, and Holland, L.L.P.
Dr. Thomas L. Roberts III MD. of Carolina Plastic Surgery
Breakfast Optimist Club of Spartanburg
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
November 20, 2006
MIRACLE LEAGUE PLANS “BOWLING FOR A BALLPARK” EVENT
CHICK-FIL-A FUNDRAISER ALSO SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 27
Spartanburg, S.C. – On the heels of the successful “Miracle
Thursdays” fundraising events at area Sonic locations the
Carolina Miracle League Steering Committee has planned two more
special fundraising events. The CML learned in October of a
deadline that challenges the organization to raise approximately
$100,000 before the end of this calendar year, or risk losing
$150,000 in grant money.
The first fundraising event is Monday, November 27 at the
Chick-Fil-A at Hillcrest (East Main St., Spartanburg). Simply
stop by the restaurant between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and a
portion of sales will be donated to the Carolina Miracle League
Development Fund.
The second event is an afternoon of bowling on Saturday, December
9. Area bowlers are invited to Shamrock Lanes on Blackstock
Road in Spartanburg (behind Spartanburg Martial Arts) between
Noon and 6:00 p.m. to help raise money for the Miracle League.
To take part in “Bowling for a Ballpark,” bowlers are asked to
pre-register 4-5 person teams for 4 specific time periods (Noon,
1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 4:30 p.m.) There are no lane fees
associated with the event, although donations will be accepted
from participants. Simply call 595-0943 to pre-register your
team.
The event serves a dual purpose, as December 9 marks the 13th
birthday of Miracle League ballplayer Rion Holcombe, son of CML
Steering Committee Chair, Danny Holcombe. “This was actually
not our idea, it was Rion’s,” said the elder Holcombe. “He is
pretty aware of the fundraising project and thought of the idea
to have his birthday help the effort.”
Already, over 20 local individuals and businesses have pledged
to sponsor a lane. Now, the CML is targeting individuals,
college students, church groups and others to come take part in
the festivities. Teams are asked to register by calling
595-0943 before November 27 so the CML may give preliminary
information to Shamrock Lanes. The final deadline to register
is the following Monday, December 4.
The Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but children from
Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and Rutherford and
Polk Counties in North Carolina.
The Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization founded in
2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to the special needs
of children with disabilities. These facilities feature a
baseball field covered in synthetic surface that accommodates
wheelchairs and walkers. In May 2006, the CML announced the site
for the new field to be located at the Spartanburg County Parks
and Recreation Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex on
Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs.
To get involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to learn more
about the history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com
or call 864-579-1805. Donations may be made directly to the
Spartanburg County Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League
Development Fund, a 501 (c) (3)
fund.
Upcoming Carolina Miracle League events
Monday, November 27 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A at Hillcrest fundraiser night
Saturday, December 9 Noon – 6:00 p.m. Shamrock
Lanes, Blackstock Rd.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
October 18, 2006
MIRACLE LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH SONIC, CHICK-FIL-A TO HELP FUNDRAISING
EFFORT
Spartanburg, S.C. - The Carolina Miracle League is pleased to
announce a partnership with two local restaurants to help in the
fundraising effort to build a baseball diamond for children with
disabilities in our area. As was noted last week, the CML
Steering Committee recently learned of a deadline that
challenges the CML to raise approximately $100,000 before the
end of this calendar year, or risk losing $150,000 in grant
money.
Beginning Thursday, October 26, the public can help with the
effort simply by dining during selected hours at three local
Sonic Drive-In restaurants. During the specified times a
percentage of every sale will go toward the Carolina Miracle
League development fund.
Below is the schedule of “Miracle Thursdays” at the three Sonic
Drive-In locations in Spartanburg County:
Thursday, October 26, 5:00 – 8:00 pm -- Highway 290 at Reidville
Road, Duncan
Thursday, November 2, 5:00 – 8:00 pm -- Highway 9, Boiling
Springs
Thursday, November 9, 5:00 – 8:00 pm -- East Main Street,
Spartanburg
Additionally, the Chick-Fil-A at Hillcrest will also host a
fundraiser night from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, November 27.
“We have been blessed to have the assistance of so many
businesses and individuals in our community over the last few
years. Last year, we received such a generous donation from
Ronald McDonald House Charities and now we are excited to
partner with Sonic and Chick-Fil-A over the next month,” said
CML committee chairman Danny Holcombe.
“We hope this is just the beginning of events that can not only
help with our fundraising effort, but also be a great way to
spread the word in the community that this ballpark will be
available for children with disabilities in our area. We would
like to thank Johnny Burkhead (Sonic) and Matt Thompson
(Chick-Fil-A) for their support,” noted Holcombe.
The Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but children from
Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and Rutherford and
Polk Counties in North Carolina.
The Carolina Miracle League is a non-profit organization founded in
2001 to build a baseball diamond tailored to the special needs
of children with disabilities. These facilities feature a
baseball field covered in synthetic surface that accommodates
wheelchairs and walkers. In May 2006, the CML announced the site
for the new field to be located at the Spartanburg County Parks
and Recreation Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex on
Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs.
To get involved with the Carolina Miracle League and to learn more
about the history of the CML, visit our website at
www.carolinamiracleleague.com
or call 864-579-1805. Donations may be made directly to the
Spartanburg County Foundation for the Carolina Miracle League
Development Fund, a 501 (c) (3) fund.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
October 5, 2006
CAROLINA MIRACLE LEAGUE TO PLAY MAULDIN MIRACLE LEAGUE OCTOBER
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CML with end of year deadline to reach fundraising goal
Spartanburg,
S.C. - The Carolina Miracle League will participate in a special
exhibition game on Saturday, October 14 at Sunset Park in
Mauldin against players from the Mauldin Miracle League. There
will be two games beginning at 11:00 a.m.
“This is a really special opportunity for our children. Not
only will our players have the opportunity to interact with the
Mauldin children, but they will have the chance to play on a
surface designed for Miracle League games,” said Danny Holcombe,
CML Steering Committee chairman. “We are really grateful to
Dennis Raines (Mauldin Miracle League Director/Founder) and
everyone with the Mauldin Miracle League for the invitation to
play.”
To prepare for the exhibition game, Carolina Miracle Leaguers
Jonathan Dean and Logan Hopper took to the field at the North
Spartanburg Sports Complex in Boiling Springs last week to get
in a short practice session.
The Mauldin Miracle League field opened in April 2005 and is
used every Saturday during the summer and fall for Miracle
League events and wheelchair softball games. To view photos of
the Mauldin Miracle League field, log onto
www.mauldinmiracleleague.com.
For more information about the Miracle League exhibition event
on October 14, contact CML Steering Committee member Pam Dean at
579-1805.
CML FACES END OF YEAR DEADLINE TO REACH FUNDRAISING GOAL
In recent weeks, the CML Steering Committee has learned of a
deadline that is the most important since the project began in
2001. The CML is challenged with raising approximately $100,000
before the end of the calendar year, or risk losing $150,000 in
grant money.
“This is really the most important few months in our history.
If we reach our goal by year’s end, the field will become a
reality and we will be playing Miracle League games on the North
Spartanburg Sports Complex site by the spring of 2007. We are
very optimistic that we can reach this goal, but clearly we have
a lot of work to do and we need the help of the community,”
noted Danny Holcombe.
The Carolina Miracle League diamond will serve children with
disabilities not only in Spartanburg County, but children from
Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina and Rutherford and
Polk Counties in North Carolina. As an example, the Mauldin
Miracle League facility currently draws from an area reaching as
far as northeast Georgia.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play baseball." ----
Other articles and releases
July 31, 2006
MIRACLE LEAGUE NIGHT WITH THE STINGERS TUESDAY
Spartanburg, SC -
The Carolina Miracle League will hold the
second special "Field of Dreams" event this summer in
conjunction with Spartanburg Stingers, a member of the Coastal
Plain League on Tuesday, August 1. The event will take place at
Historic Duncan Park as the Stingers host Asheboro.
Miracle League players will take the field with a
member of the Stingers as the starting lineups are announced and
during the national anthem. All Miracle League players will be
admitted for free and the general public may purchase general
admission tickets for only $2.00. First pitch is slated for 7:05
p.m. There is not a Miracle League exhibition game being played
in conjunction with this event.
Members of the CML Board will be on-hand
distributing information with shirts, magnets, and personalized
brick order forms and for fans to purchase to assist in raising
money for the project.
The Miracle League Board reminds the public that
the fundraising effort continues to complete the project. There
are needs around the ballpark that still must be addressed
including the restroom/concession facility and adjoining
courtyard. To help with the fundraising effort, etched bricks
are still on-sale. These bricks will become part of the walkway
and entrance to the completed ballpark. To obtain an order form
for a brick, call (864) 585-5271.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play
baseball." ----
May 17, 2006
MIRACLE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SITE FOR BALLPARK
Spartanburg, SC -
The
Carolina Miracle League held the first exhibition event of the
year last night at the Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation
Department's North Spartanburg Sports Complex on Old Furnace
Road in Boiling Springs. The game was played on a coaches pitch
field that will be converted into the Miracle League field over
the summer.
In doing so, the current grass and clay surface
will be repaced with a synthetic Mondo surface - the same
surface used in other Miracle League fields around the country.
Already, 71 handicapped parking spaces have been added to the
complex adjacent to the future Miracle League ballpark location.
The architect on the project, Bob Pitts, has created a rendering
of what the site will look like as the field is finalized and
the concessions and restroom areas are completed.
"This is another great example of how a
public/private partnership can work to provide opportunities
that would otherwise not be possible. We are extremely excited
to offer this site as a ballfield for ALL children to enjoy and
look forward to a long relationship with the Carolina Miracle
League," said Jeff Caton, Director of Spartanburg County Parks
and Recreation.
"Last night was just a tremendous event for the
kids and their families. It has been a long road in securing the
site, but thanks to the County and many others we have finally
found a site we think will be wonderful. It is very exciting for
all of us to begin planning for an opening day in the fall,"
said CML Board Chairman Danny Holcombe.
The Miracle League Board reminds the public that
the fundraising effort continues to complete the project. There
are needs around the ballpark that still must be addressed
including the restroom/concession facility and adjoining
courtyard. To help with the fundraising effort, etched bricks
are still on-sale. These bricks will become part of the walkway
and entrance to the completed ballpark. To obtain an order form
for a brick, call (864) 585-5271.
--- "Every child deserves the chance to play
baseball." ----
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