Horsham Students Organize Fundraiser For Ballplayers With Disabilities

Little League is the hallmark of an American childhood.

And a few outstanding citizens in Horsham are ensuring that the experience is no different for players with disabilities.

A group of middle school students are working together to raise funds during this Saturday’s Horsham Day to create a ball field for the Horsham Challenger Little League, a league for players with disabilities.

Hatboro-Horsham High School senior Kevin Barron is heading the project to build a dedicated special needs field in Horsham. It’s called the Miracle League Field project.

Several middle school students and some high school students will volunteer at a bake sale on Horsham Day. All funds raised will support the project.

“I have been extremely impressed by the consistent effort of all of these young people, both to help our Challenger players on the field, and to try a daunting project,” said Stanley P. Jaskiewicz, head of the Horsham Challenger Little League.

Many of those students have been volunteering and working with the Challenger Little League all year, helping players on the field and enjoying the game.

Their table for the bake sale will be in an excellent location by the snack stand.

The Greater Horsham Chamber of Commerce included the Challenger Little League in their Non-Profit Roundtable and offered them the prime spot.

Last year, at a bake sale not associated with Horsham Day, the group raised over $400. They hope to do even better with the increased crowds drawn by the event.

And they’ll be one step closer to making the dream of a Miracle League Field a reality.

Photo credit: Horsham Challenger Little League