Marion Metro Kiwanis has pledged $300,000 to the construction and upkeep of the Marion Metro Kiwanis Miracle League Field at Prospect Meadows.
Our BBQ Rendezvous proceeds from 2014-2018 provided the money to make 2019 an exciting year. That was when this Miracle was built.
The Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows Throws out the First Pitch
Prospect Meadows opened their gates May 23rd, 2019 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Our field hosted all the project leaders, supporters and community members that came out to see the newest addition to Linn County. Then on June 22nd we hosted our exhibition game to introduce Miracle League baseball to eastern Iowa.
The blue and orange teams took the field on June 22nd, 2019 to show everyone just how much fun this field was going give everyone.
Kids of all abilities are welcome. No one is turned down. We recruit volunteers to be “buddies” for our players. The buddies are are matched with a player and their responsibility is to assist our player and keep them safe.
Sometimes our players need a little encouragement.I think he’s getting idea.
Every player gets a hit and the last batter in the lineup hits a GRAND SLAM to bring their teammates home. Each kid gets to bat two or three time per game.
Headed HOME!
The games last an hour and at the end we all gather on the mound for a Kiwanis Miracle League tradition.
Put your hands in and then “1 – 2 – 3 … MIRACLE LEAGUE!”
PLAY BALL!
Our players put on their official uniforms and the regular season started. The first season had 4 teams. The Cardinals, Cubs, Royals, and Twins started their 6 week season on August 17th, 2019. All our games end in ties by having evenly matched teams or a little creative score keeping. Our players don’t seem to mind because it is all about the fun.
Our buddies are an important part of game day. By the end of the season we were getting organized groups providing a lot of the volunteers. We really appreciate it! The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders showed up one day.
The Rough Rider’s mascot, Ricochet helps our buddy get our player home. Our players LOVED IT! The Rough Riders LOVED IT! They even put a Miracle League appreciation game in their schedule.
You can get in on the fun also. Sign up to be a buddy on the Prospect Meadows website. Or maybe this really speaks to you and you want to really help us more than a couple hours on a random Saturday. Tell us your thoughts here.
There are two seasons each summer. We play a spring season (May-June) and a fall season (August-September). The field is a rubberized smooth surface which is safe for kids with mobility issues but it gets pretty hot in the middle of the summer.
At the end of the season the KML puts on an awards banquet for our players. We invite the players to a dinner and hand out All Star Medals.
Marion Mayor, Nicolas AbouAssaly hands out All-Star Medals at the first annual Awards Banquet.
Give Me Five!
Miracle League Awards Banquet is all about fun. We are pretty sure Mayor Nick had fun.
This much fun doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work.
Kiwanis answers the call to action
We invited the three other Kiwanis clubs in the metro area to join us to form the Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows. Four members of the Hi-CREW, Cedar Rapids, Marion Sunrisers, and Marion Metro Kiwanis clubs formed the initial board. This new organization’s mission is to organize the teams and run the games for kids with disabilities that are 21 years old and under. Our players are kids that wouldn’t really fit in a typical little league setting.
The Kiwanis Miracle League (KML) board works hard to make sure our players and families have a great time at NO EXPENSE. The kids get official MLB jerseys with their names on them.
It’s Week 5! The fun has begun and the sun is shining!!🌞 We’re having a blast out here today - come join us!!🤩
Special thanks to the morning session’s sponsor, the Sahu Family, and the afternoon session’s sponsor, the Linn County Deputy Sheriff’s Association!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
On Saturday we welcomed the newest member of the Miracle League family - HOMER!🤩⚾️ Homer was a hit with our players, volunteers, and fans alike! Homer is looking forward to seeing you out at the field in just two days!! #miracleleague#kiwanis#homer
Also, shoutout to the Linn-Mar Poms for volunteering with us in the afternoon and leading a special performance of the Cupid Shuffle!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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In 2 weeks the big event that helped build our field and continues to support the league will be going strong after we finish play. Stop by Lowe Park on the way home and say hi. www.facebook.com/events/191946817024054... See MoreSee Less
Been a while since this project completed so I haven't posted for quite a while. This really impacts the folks that we gave kits to so I wanted to reach out here for help. ... See MoreSee Less
Urbana gets their kit. This was a fun one because Brooks and I both grew up in Independence. Parents were good friends but I am a little older so after college I lost track of him. Now 40 years later I discover he's the assistant chief for Urbana's squad. It was a very fun presentation. Thank you Brooks for being great service to your community. ... See MoreSee Less
This kit got delivered last August by a friend of the project. I just received this picture. This is the for the Alvord Rescue squad. ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Miracle League
Our BBQ Rendezvous proceeds from 2014-2018 provided the money to make 2019 an exciting year. That was when this Miracle was built.
The Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows Throws out the First Pitch
Prospect Meadows opened their gates May 23rd, 2019 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Our field hosted all the project leaders, supporters and community members that came out to see the newest addition to Linn County. Then on June 22nd we hosted our exhibition game to introduce Miracle League baseball to eastern Iowa.
Kids of all abilities are welcome. No one is turned down. We recruit volunteers to be “buddies” for our players. The buddies are are matched with a player and their responsibility is to assist our player and keep them safe.
Every player gets a hit and the last batter in the lineup hits a GRAND SLAM to bring their teammates home. Each kid gets to bat two or three time per game.
The games last an hour and at the end we all gather on the mound for a Kiwanis Miracle League tradition.
“1 – 2 – 3 … MIRACLE LEAGUE!”
PLAY BALL!
Our players put on their official uniforms and the regular season started. The first season had 4 teams. The Cardinals, Cubs, Royals, and Twins started their 6 week season on August 17th, 2019. All our games end in ties by having evenly matched teams or a little creative score keeping. Our players don’t seem to mind because it is all about the fun.
Our buddies are an important part of game day. By the end of the season we were getting organized groups providing a lot of the volunteers. We really appreciate it! The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders showed up one day.
You can get in on the fun also. Sign up to be a buddy on the Prospect Meadows website. Or maybe this really speaks to you and you want to really help us more than a couple hours on a random Saturday. Tell us your thoughts here.
There are two seasons each summer. We play a spring season (May-June) and a fall season (August-September). The field is a rubberized smooth surface which is safe for kids with mobility issues but it gets pretty hot in the middle of the summer.
At the end of the season the KML puts on an awards banquet for our players. We invite the players to a dinner and hand out All Star Medals.
first annual Awards Banquet.
This much fun doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work.
Kiwanis answers the call to action
We invited the three other Kiwanis clubs in the metro area to join us to form the Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows. Four members of the Hi-CREW, Cedar Rapids, Marion Sunrisers, and Marion Metro Kiwanis clubs formed the initial board. This new organization’s mission is to organize the teams and run the games for kids with disabilities that are 21 years old and under. Our players are kids that wouldn’t really fit in a typical little league setting.
The Kiwanis Miracle League (KML) board works hard to make sure our players and families have a great time at NO EXPENSE. The kids get official MLB jerseys with their names on them.
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It’s Week 5! The fun has begun and the sun is shining!!🌞 We’re having a blast out here today - come join us!!🤩
Special thanks to the morning session’s sponsor, the Sahu Family, and the afternoon session’s sponsor, the Linn County Deputy Sheriff’s Association!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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The best day for baseball! ⚾️
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On Saturday we welcomed the newest member of the Miracle League family - HOMER!🤩⚾️ Homer was a hit with our players, volunteers, and fans alike! Homer is looking forward to seeing you out at the field in just two days!! #miracleleague #kiwanis #homer
Also, shoutout to the Linn-Mar Poms for volunteering with us in the afternoon and leading a special performance of the Cupid Shuffle!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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In 2 weeks the big event that helped build our field and continues to support the league will be going strong after we finish play. Stop by Lowe Park on the way home and say hi. www.facebook.com/events/191946817024054 ... See MoreSee Less
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This is a BIG day for the program. Kit #566 has been presented to Williamsburg. WE ARE DONE! ... See MoreSee Less
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Urbana gets their kit. This was a fun one because Brooks and I both grew up in Independence. Parents were good friends but I am a little older so after college I lost track of him. Now 40 years later I discover he's the assistant chief for Urbana's squad. It was a very fun presentation. Thank you Brooks for being great service to your community. ... See MoreSee Less
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This kit got delivered last August by a friend of the project. I just received this picture. This is the for the Alvord Rescue squad. ... See MoreSee Less
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