Soon, a field of their own

Maddy White 8, with the help of her father Derick White takes a swing at a pitch during a recent Miracle League baseball game in Lakeville. Maddy the youngest of 4 children of Derick and Cara White was born with cerebral palsy. Young Maddy spent many days in the stands watching her siblings playing baseball, and now thanks The Miracle League�s she is able too play on a baseball team with other kids. "The Miracle League" is a charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. There is something about playing the game of baseball that lights up kid's eyes, but for children facing physical and mental challenges, that opportunity can often be a difficult first step. The Miracle League gives these children the opportunity to get out in the sunshine, and enjoy playing the game of baseball in its purest form. Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball (Dml - Star Tribune Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)