February 10, 2010 MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA RECEIVES $250,000 GRANT
The Miracle League of Arizona (MLAZ) will receive a $250,000 grant from the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority to go toward construction costs of a baseball facility for special needs children. Late yesterday, members of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority voted to award MLAZ the grant as part of its youth and amateur sports grant process.
The Miracle League of Arizona is proud to announce a partnership with the Scottsdale Charros, (The Charro Foundation), to collaborate on efforts to raise funds for the capital and operational needs of the Special Needs baseball facility to be built in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
On behalf of the many MLAZ children and families, we warmly welcome the Scottsdale Charros to the MLAZ Family.
THANK-YOU CHARROS
December 18, 2009 Two Great Guys..Two Great Golf Tournaments
The Harmon Killebrew & Doug Davis Foundation raised over $ 75,000 for the Miracle League of Arizona during their Charitable Golf Tournaments in November & December..Thanks to All who made these events possible!!!
October 20, 2009 Community Spotlight - Courtesy Fox Sports Arizona
October 17, 2009 Fly Like An Eagle!!
Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Rock Star Steve Mcarty recently filmed a PSA in support of the upcoming Celebrity Golf Tournament benefitting the Miracle League of Arizona - Thank you for your continued support!! Together we will fly like an eagle!
September 30, 2009 We have a Winner!!
Sunday, August 30th, Miracle League of Arizona Day at Chase Field was highlighted with the drawing of a 2010 Mustang, won by Mr.Mark Purdy, a season seat holder of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The "Dream Car Raffle" was made possible by the generous donation of David Kimmerle owner of Sanderson Ford, along with the outstanding support of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pictured (Left to Right): Debbie Castaldo from the D-backs, Neil Schrock from Sanderson Ford, Max Sirstins from Sanderson Ford, Dan Haren Sr. from the Miracle League, D-backs pitcher Dan Haren, and the WINNER of the 2010 Ford Mustang, Mark Purdy with his family!!!
Thank You David & Sanderson Ford for caring & sharing for Children & Families with Special Needs.
September 23, 2009 Check Out The Facebook Fan Page!!
August 13, 2009 A Summer Gala Event -Proceeds to Support Miracle League of Arizona
Come Join us on August 13, 2009 at 6:30 in the evening at Ladlow's Fine Furniture, 16000 N. Scottsdale Rd. $25 per person - Click Here to Download our Flyer/Invite
Featuring Arizona Diamondbacks and Miracle League's Poster boy, NICKY THAU For questions call 480-219-5559
April 24, 2009 Save The Date.... NOVEMBER 16 & 17 ...Harmon Killebrew Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament - Proceeds to Support Miracle League of Arizona
The Harmon Killebrew Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to enriching the quality of life by promoting positive and healthful particaption in sports, specifically baseball, by parterning with other 501c3 organizations to raise funds for their missions of promoting mental & physical health, education, self sufficiency and community service.
HKF is proud to announce its partnership with The Miracle League of Arizona to create physically and emotionally safe opportunities for special needs individuals to play baseball....Together we are committed to the construction of a Miracle League Field in Scottsdale, Arizona.
April 16, 2009 Kids showing love for the MLAZ from the NYC.....
WE LOVE NEW YORK.. We would like to extend a special thanks to the children and teachers of P.S. 48 in Washington Heights, NYC. Thru sales of pencils,rulers,notepads & erasers in their "Store", the kids were able to raise $300 for The Miracle League of Arizona. The group selects worthy causes and decided to support MLAZ.
Way to go Kids!! Support from Coast to Coast!!
March 19, 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks "Back" Miracle League of Arizona with a 2009 D-Backs Field Grant...
Talk about a HOME RUN...... This one is not just out of the ballpark; it's going to BUILD a ballpark! The Miracle League of Arizona has been awarded a capital grant by the Arizona Diamondbacks for the construction of a Miracle League field in the City of Scottsdale.
During the course of the next several months the MLAZ Board of Directors will be bringing together designers & subcontractors to create for special needs children their VERY OWN ballpark. A number of unique components including rubberized turf, expanded dugouts, Diamondbacks Scoreboard,restrooms/changing areas,concessions stand etc. will all be ADA designed to accommodate our special athletes.
The Arizona Diamondbacks support positions us to fulfill the dreams of our disabled children and their families. Yet this is no time to rest! We now must roll up our sleeves and reach out to all those who share our belief that "Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball".
Funds are still very much needed to secure the various items/materials (for example, rubberized turf for wheelchairs and other adaptive devises) that will properly address the requirements of our physically & mentally challenged ballplayers.
Within the next month we will have much more news to share about our efforts to construct a ballpark for our special needs children. Please consider being part of our team where MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!
March 10, 2009 Diamondbacks Vs. Houston Astros- MLAZ DAY @ CHASE FIELD
SUNDAY , AUGUST 30th Diamondbacks Vs. Houston Astros- MLAZ DAY @ CHASE FIELD
Come on Out and support The Miracle League of Arizona as the Arizona Diamondbacks play host to the Houston Astros on Sunday, August 30th.
The day will be filled with a variety of promotions to bring attention to MLAZ.
There will be on-field presentations, throwing out of first pitch by Miracle League poster boy- Nicky Thau, scoreboard recognition of MLAZ, 10,000 flyers distributed, MLAZ information booth, raffles, PSA video, announcements, and much, much more.
On this day, $5 from every ticket purchased through either the dbacks group sales website www.dbacks.com or through MLAZ website www.mlaz.org will be donated back to the Miracle League of Arizona.
Go D-Backs!
January 8, 2009 Miracle League of Arizona is getting ready for a big 2009 year!!
Arizona Diamondacks pitcher Dan Haren & MLB Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew along with MLAZ poster child, Nicky Thau getting ready for a big 2009 year in which we will be building a Miracle League baseball field in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew along with his wife Nita & The Harmon Killebrew Foundation (HKF) have joined the family of MLAZ. We are honored to have the Harmon Killebrew Foundation http://www.harmonkillebrewfoundation.org/ as part of the Miracle League of Arizona.
January 6, 2009 Doug Davis Tips His Hat Towards The Miracle League
The Doug Davis Foundation was established in 2008 to assist children with medical,social, and family needs. During his playing career Doug has been involved with various charitable endeavors.
We are honored to announce that in 2009 the Doug Davis Foundation will earmark funds towards The Miracle League of Arizona.
Thanks Doug !!
November 19, 2008 Miracle League of Arizona Day At Chase Field
Mark Your Calendars..Sunday , August 30th 2009 will be MLAZ Day at Chase Field..All sorts of promotions, gameday video on the large Scoreboard , raffles , 10,000 flyers , and much, much more. We will be actively working with group sales on a variety of promotional opportunities. For now..please mark August 30th as MLAZ DAY at Chase Field.
November 10, 2008 Miracle League is on Youtube
Please take a few minutes to view a video produced by HBO Sports with Bryant Gumbel & Frank Deford which provides an overview of The Miracle League.
October 28, 2008 Board of Directors announced for 2009
We are proud to announce that the following individuals were approved to represent The Miracle League of Arizona on the Board of Directors. President Dan Haren Sr., Vice President Tim Snider, Secretary Jessica Haren,Treasurer Chris Hacker and fellow Board members...Frank Clark...Gladys Haren...Mike McGuire..Chrissy Thau... Gene Udvare.. and Advisor Cliff Johnson.
Other individuals present at meeting and pledging their support were, Dan Haren, of the Dbacks, Benny Barbour, Jackie McGuire, Bobby Hacker, Jennifer Leblanc, Cristina Severt, Karl Thau and Frank Udvare.
Several exciting developments were discussed and V.P. Tim Snider announced he has begun the process of finalizing the acquisition of land at Cochise Elementary, future home of our Scottsdale Miracle League.
Efforts are currently underway to develop our formal proposal to The Arizona Diamondbacks to be selected as a Diamonds Back Field program in 2009.
October 1, 2008 We're working our way to "Play Ball".....
Miracle League of Arizona has it's sight set for players to take the field and hear the immortal words "Play Ball" in the later part of 2009. During that time the Board will be working with Individuals, Corporations, Foundations, School Districts, Cities and the National Miracle League office to secure the necessary land, funding & support that will have our kids putting on their uniforms and getting ready for that long awaited "first pitch ".
July 24, 2008 Miracle League of Arizona Under New Leadership
Miracle League of Arizona is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Haren, Sr. to the active board. Dan comes to Miracle League from the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley, in Monterey Park California, where he worked as the Executive Director. Dan's position in Miracle League is as a volunteer and he has accepted the responsibility of Board President.
Dan steps into the role with a re-affirmed grant from the Scottsdale Unified School District for a site on which to build a Miracle League field and an enthusiasm to make a difference.
Dan stated, "It is an honor to be the voice for these children and their families. I am convinced that individuals, businesses,corporations,foundations ,& sports franchises will join us in bringing the joy of baseball to all the children of this great State."
Dan Haren Sr, is the father of Dan Haren, the Diamondback's starting pitcher acquired last year from Oakland.
