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In 1998, Rockdale Youth Baseball Association’s coach invited the first child with a disability to play baseball on his team; Michael a 7 year old child in a wheel chair attended every game and practice, while cheering on his 5 year old brother. In 1999, other children with disabilities were invited to play baseball on a typical baseball field within the baseball complex of the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association (RYBA). The players had expressed the desire to dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases just like their main stream peers. The league began with 35 players on four teams that first year.

There were no programs to copy. It was decided that:

• Every player bats once each inning• All players are safe on the bases• Every player scores a run before the inning is over (last one up gets a home run)• Community children and volunteers serve as ‘buddies’ to assist the players• Each team and each player wins every game

The Miracle League was born and is flourishing today. Presently there are 300 Miracle League Organizations across the country including Puerto Rico, Canada and Australia. The Miracle League is proud to serve over 200,000 children and young adults with disabilities.

ABOUT MIRACLE LEAGUE

ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2017

Youth sports associations across the country have the opportunity to be invited to or earn their way into championship games, World Series and All-Star games. Why not our amazing Miracle League athletes? We all deserve the chance to be an All-Star!

Our first ever Miracle League All-Star game will be held November 3-5, 2017, in Houston, Texas at the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Adaptive Sports Complex at the Langham Creek Family YMCA. Each Miracle League organization has the opportunity to select one player to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity. Local Miracle League organizations are responsible for registration fees and transportation to Houston with all other expenses covered through sponsorship dollars. Upon arrival, players will experience an All-Star Weekend like no other. Activities include: Welcome Reception, Opening Ceremony, Parade of Players, All-Star games, and an Awards Gala. But, we can’t make this weekend happen without YOU!

Please consider becoming a sponsor. With your support, we can provide our super-star athletes with an experience that they will never forget!

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

TITLE SPONSOR: $100,000• Exclusive naming as Miracle League All-Star Game Title Sponsor • Permanent advertising on LED scoreboards at host site• Public address announcements and scoreboard ads during game play• Corporate Logo on all print, digital and promotional materials • Grand Marshall of Parade of Players and First Pitch opportunity• Opportunity to speak at Awards Gala and Opening Ceremony• 4 color center fold advertisment in event program• Photo with celebrities and All-Star athletes• Exclusive invitation to a VIP Pre-Gala Reception• Signage in hotel lobby at check-in• Opportunity to place materials in player packets and host a table at game day events• Inclusion on Sponsor Plaque at host site

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $50,000• Awards Gala Sponsor • Field banner at All-Star game and placement for one year at host site• Public address announcements and score board ads during game play• Corporate Logo on all print materials • Opportunity to speak at Awards Gala • 1 page color advertisment in event program• Photo with All-Star athletes• Signage in hotel lobby at check-in• Opportunity to place materials in player packets and host a table at game day events• Exclusive invitation to a VIP Pre-Gala Reception• Inclusion on Sponsor Plaque at host site

GOLD SPONSOR: $25,000• Meet and Greet Sponsor• Field banner at All-Star game and placement for one year at host site• Public address announcements and scoreboard ads during game play• Corporate Logo on all print materials • 1/2 page color advertisment in event program• Signage in hotel lobby at check-in• Opportunity to place materials in player packets and host a table at game day events• Inclusion on Sponsor Plaque at host site

SILVER SPONSOR: $10,000• Game Day Player’s Tent Sponsor• Field banner at All-Star game and placement for one year at host site• Scoreboard ads during game play• Corporate name on all print materials • 1/4 page color advertisment in event program• Opportunity to place materials in player packets and host a table at game day events• Inclusion on Sponsor Plaque at host site

BRONZE SPONSOR: $5,000• Field banner at All-Star game and placement for one year at host site• Scoreboard ads during game play• Corporate name on all print materials • 1/4 page color advertisment in event program• Opportunity to place materials in player packets and host a table at game day events• Inclusion on Sponsor Plaque at host site

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

HOST ORGANIZATION

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON