RICHMOND, VA – Miracle League of Richmond Virginia received a $25,030.00 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used to build a Boundless Playground on the Miracle League Baseball field for children with and without disabilities to develop essential skills for life, eliminate biases, and create opportunities for inclusion of children with disabilities in a safe environment.
The mission of the Miracle League is to provide safe recreational opportunities for children with disabilities. To play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities. Promote community support and sponsorship of Miracle Leagues. Promote the construction of special facilities, which meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families. We cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt our children with disabilities. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and the benefits of safe recreational play as their healthy peers.
Karen Pusey, President of the Miracle League organization is quoted as saying, "It is exciting to see the support from The UPS Foundation. The success of the Miracle League is due to the continued support from the community, local corporations and foundations. The Miracle League of Richmond Virginia is truly blessed for the communities belief in our mission and purpose."
Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where it's backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environment sustainability.
In 2007, The UPS Foundation distributed $46.4 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as the Miracle League of Richmond Virginia and support for building stronger communities.
"UPS has a long standing commitment to making communities all over the world better by supporting organizations and engaging over 400,000 employees in community service worldwide," said Lisa Hamilton, president of The UPS Foundation. "Together with nonprofit partners such as Miracle League of Richmond Virginia, we work to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need."
For more information about the Miracle League of Richmond, call (804) 229-4966 or visit http://www.miracleleagueofrichmond.com/.
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