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I was the average student and athlete at school, I wasn’t known for anything amazing though. The only thing that I notice that stood out from me was that I always had a big heart for other people especially ones who live with a disability. I respect the children to adults that have disabilities and live life to the fullest, I don’t know how they do it. They really know how to live life to the fullest compared to those who have no disabilities. This is a story that tells you how I met the most amazing people and how I became so close to them. When I did travel softball, my coach wanted us to do a volunteer program and he came across a place called The Miracle League of Joliet. I had no idea what I was getting into but I was excited. When the day came, I fell in love. Miracle league of Joliet is a baseball program that allows disabled children and teens to play a baseball game with a non-disabled buddy, which was me. My first buddy was Johnny, he was older than me but his disability didn’t stop him from playing baseball. He was so open to me and nice, he made me smile the entire …show more content…
“He does not talk but he does show a lot of emotions and be careful he runs a lot” was the first thing his mom said to me, so I was nervous because I felt like he would not like me. The game started, and Justin and I connected within seconds. I chased after him and looking at him smile made me feel so warm inside that I did not care that I was sweating like crazy. I did everything I could to make the kid smile and laugh, and I made it happen. After his game, his parents thanked me and they went off but I was so happy the entire day. Weeks of games went by and the more Justin and I became closer, along with other kids. Being there you look past their disabilities and look so deep into their personality, which was amazing. Miracle League made me find my true passion and it surely wasn’t softball
In fourth grade I was 9 years old. At that age I didn't even think of playing sports. I was just like a normal 9 year old. So one day my auntie told me that one of her friends daughters is playing softball for Port City Girls Softball League. Then asked me if I would be interested to play. I answer saying sure I will try it out, so my auntie went and signed me up. So the way that league works is they have a draft to pick their players for their team. Then, the first practice started, I knew nothing about softball so I was brand new at all of it. When it came to one of the next practices one of my older sisters came to watch me and noticed my coach. It was one of her friends! Then my sister told me that one of the players
When I was growing up, sports were always a tremendous part of my life. I participated in soccer, lacrosse, and football as a child and I never knew how lucky I was to have the opportunity to be apart of these activities. I rarely took into account the struggles children with disabilities encountered on an everyday basis until I volunteered for the Miracle League of Plymouth. The Miracle League gives all disabled children, regardless of their abilities, the chance to play baseball once a week. My buddy I was partnered with changed my perspective on life. Her name was Porscha, and was bound to a wheelchair, but always had a smile on her face. Porscha couldn't hit the ball on the tee alone, and needed my help doing so. Every time she knocked
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Several summers ago, I made my first All-Star baseball team for a local little league. When I heard that I was picked, I was overwhelmed with happiness. A lot of my friends and teammates in years past had made the team, but never me. I was finally selected by the head coach of the All-Star team, and considered it quite an honor.
For my community agency hours I chose to volunteer with the Special Olympics. I chose this agency because my high school always hosted Special Olympics and I enjoyed volunteering every year as a buddy. Going into their experience I did not know what to expect since it was on the weekend and not at my high school as I was used to. The event took place on April 30th at Westminster Christian Academy. It was a long day, but definitely worth it. I was paired with a 45 year old male named Kevin who I suspect had Down Syndrome. This experience was different from all my other volunteering with Special Olympics in the matter that my buddy was not a child, but a grown adult. I found that having an adult had both its challenges and advantages. I found
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a charitable organization that I have been involved with for four years. “[They] believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential” (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, 2011). This mission statement shows their true dedication to allowing children to not be held back by their lack of socialization at a younger age and to be able to find who they are and make a difference in the world. I decided to pick this experience in particular because of the huge impact that it had on my life. Although we met only once a week it was an experience I will forever remember. I had one mentee in particular that showed such great advances in the year that we spent together. This little was in grade 5 at the time and was very shy; having being raised by one parent he had a lack of parental figures in his life. From such a young age he had a hard time trusting people because those around him always seemed just to leave. By me being their week after week he began to realize that I was not going anywhere fast. Although at first it took a long time to get through to him he eventu...
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