Proceeds benefit: *The Miracle League of Northwest Arkansas*...
Second in the two event series on December 3rd has gone down in history for the Miracle League of Arkansas. It wasn't enough that we had pro baseball players in town from both the American and National Leagues, this year the game was stepped when Grant took the stage and sat in with the local dance band "Tragikly White". Grant has been a Miracle League player since our first season in fall of 2006. You know how it goes - you arrive at your ball games during the season and check out how everyone's week has gone. While sitting in the dugout in a conversation with Grant one Friday night we discovered he played the drums. One thing led to another which led to Grant bringing down the house at the annual fundraiser "Double Header". Pro players Cliff Lee, Dustin Moseley, Tommy Hunter, Scott Carroll, Dallas Keuchel, Drew Smyly, Lucas Harrell and Slade Heathcott listen in awe just as spectators of a great baseball game do when they take the field. Grant shared with everyone some amazing talent. ...
The playground at the Little Rock field is completed. Construction started in July 2011 and was completed in time for the fall season. Our playground features a toddler and belt swings, two roller coaster swings, a platform swing that a wheelchair can roll up on, an Omni spinner which is a super cool merry - go - round and a roller slide for a fun ride. The playground is a huge addition to the game day experience at the Miracle League complex. Players and their families are arriving early and staying late for their game for the added extra play time where the equipment and area work for them and not against....
The Fun Happens Saturday, December 1st, 2012...
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas baseball team joined a group of volunteers Saturday in celebration of Opening Day for the Miracle League in Northwest Arkansas. Junior catcher James McCann and sophomore pitcher DJ Baxendale, both members of Arkansas’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, helped organize the Razorbacks’ participation....