Baseball league for young people with disabilities starts its season on June 9
WISCONSIN — Opening day for Miracle League of the Lakeshore, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW), is Monday, June 9. Miracle League offers children and teens with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized, non-competitive league on a safe, accessible baseball field. The league is all about enhancing the players’ social skills, building self-esteem, and being treated just like other kids. This year, Miracle League of the Lakeshore has more than 100 players.
The season is eight weeks long, beginning in June. Throughout the season, players ages four to 19 are paired with community volunteers who assist and encourage them during the games. Volunteer pitchers, umpires, announcers, coaches and team helpers also make up the more than 100 volunteers who are a vital part of the 2025 season.
“Goodwill NCW is proud to support the Miracle League season for our players, families and communities” Tim Wavrunek, Mission Team Leader of Community Programs at Goodwill NCW said. “Miracle League gives children and teens with disabilities the opportunity to build valuable skills they carry forward into their future and be recognized for their abilities rather than the disabilities they live with.”
Volunteers are always needed.  To learn more about the league, visit goodwillncw.org/mll
The Miracle League of the Lakeshore is entering its eleventh season. Games are played at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at the Goodwill Miracle League Field of Dreams, 1840 S 35th Street, Manitowoc.
Media is invited to attend the Miracle League of the Lakeshore’s opening game day. The public is invited to attend the games throughout the season as supportive fans.