Wildlife and nature

Animal shelters and rescues

Theater and dance

Rivers, parks and trails

Hunger and food

Schools and learning

Housing and homelessness

Community health

Mental health

Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

Jobs and money help

Atlanta

The Triangle

Everywhere

The Collective Workshop

Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

Atlanta Writers Club

Cobb Collaborative

Bosleys Place

Jewish Fertility Foundation

The Miracle League of Franklin County is a non-profit baseball league for children and adults with physical, developmental and behavioral/emotional disabilities living in Franklin, Vance, Granville, Warren and northern Wake counties in North Carolina.
Miracle League not only gives children of all abilities the chance to play baseball, it also helps players make friends, be part of a team and improve their self-esteem. The games are equally rewarding for the players’ families, coaches, buddies, volunteers and spectators in the stands.
Executive Director Donna Wade was inspired to start the league in Franklin County, North Carolina, after
her daughter Laci, who was born with Down syndrome, was aging out of her local recreational t-ball league, but still wanted to play baseball.
While playing t-ball, Donna would guide her daughter around the bases (in the same way Miracle
League’s Buddies help their players). Laci didn’t like wearing a baseball helmet because of the feedback caused by her hearing aid. Donna knew this would be a safety issue for Laci when she advanced up to Coach Pitch where team coaches pitch the baseball to their players instead of hitting off a tee.
The recreational league offered to make accommodations for Laci, but Donna knew there were other children and adults like Laci living in and around Franklin County. She wanted to offer each of them a chance to play baseball.

Chicken Plate Sale

Give

Miracle League of Franklin County- Fall 2026 Season Begins Saturday, September 12th! Registration OPEN!

See the fun of Light It Up Blue 2026

Light It Up Blue Community Day | April 11 | Miracle League of Franklin County

Spring 2026 Registration Is Now Closed.

Tom Flaherty

Tassie McGannon

Kathy Kirby

Brooke Champion

Donna Wade

Patty Lagnese

Bill McKenney

Jennifer Katinsky

Vickie Kelly

Jeff Wuchich

Brooke Alvik

✨️Buddy Spotlight✨️ This week's buddy spotlight is on Bennett. He found out about Miracle League of Franklin County through his school Commission Leadership Academy and the schools Beta Club service project. He has been volunteering with us for three years. He said he loves the community, building relationships and seeing the players happy. He is a junior in high school that would like to go to school for Engineering at NC State or Kentucky. Outside of school he likes to play basketball, run, play video games and spend time with friends and family. Thank you Bennett for sharing your time and heart with the Miracle League of Franklin County and our athletes. We could not do this without our wonderful buddies💙💛

This week’s spotlight is Matthew Wuchich! Matthew has been playing with us for many years, and it has been a pleasure to watch him grow up! His family is an integral part of the Miracle League, as his dad Jeff serves on the board now. Matthew makes friends very quickly and it is not uncommon to see Matthew followed by a posse of buddies! Thank you Matthew and his parents for being a part of the ML! ⚾️🧢

✨️✨️BUDDY SPOTLIGHT ✨️✨️ Meet Bailey and Breanna. They are twins sisters that discovered ML of FC through Wake Prep. They are seniors and this is there 2nd season with us. They said they loved volunteering at ML because "it is an opportunity to come together and the unity it brings". They said "volunteering just makes their day better!" After graduation Bailey wants to become an Optometrist or special needs teachers and Breanna is still undecided on what her future will look like. Outside of school, Bailey has a job and likes to play pickleball. Breanna babysits, dog sits and enjoys reading. 📖 We are so thankful to have both of these amazing young ladies as part of our Miracle League of Franklin County family! Thank you, Bailey and Breanna, for sharing your time, kindness, and hearts with our athletes. We couldn't do it without our incredible buddies! 💙💛 #MiracleLeagueOfFranklinCounty #BuddySpotlight #EveryoneDeservesToPlayBaseball

Our spotlight this week is Kylie Cash!! Kylie started with us when she was little, and is playing with us again as a senior in high school! Time flies! Kylie always comes with a smile on her face- rain or shine! She is pictured here with her buddy Ray. Thank you Kylie and Ray for being a part of the Miracle League!! ⚾️

Thank you to the players, buddies and families that showed up today. Thanks also to Coach Mark for pitching! We play even when it rains! ⚾️

Games will be indoors in the gym for those that want to join us!

✨️✨️ BUDDY SPOTLIGHT ✨️✨️ Reagen is in her 6th year as a buddy with the ML of FC. She is a senior graduating this year with hopes of becoming an Occupational Therapist. 💙 During the week, she works in the after-school program at her former elementary school. On Saturdays, you can find her at the field, filling in wherever she is needed- and she is always willing to lend a helping hand! Each week, Reagen helps with set-up and clean-up of the field. When needed she assists with coaching and pairing buddies with players, and of course she buddies with our players herself. Reagen first found out about the ML of FC through a social media post by our very own Jeremy Hingle, who was asking people to come out and be buddies. We are so thankful that she answered the call!💙💛 One of the things she loves most about Miracle League is the community and friendships she has found along the way. She says that being part of Miracle League has been a rewarding experience that has helped shape her life and guide her toward her chosen career path. Thank you, Reagen, for 6 years of dedication to the Miracle League of Franklin County! We appreciate the time, energy, compassion, and heart you give to our players and Miracle League family. We are so grateful to have you on our team! ⚾️ 💙 #BuddySpotlight 💙 #MiracleLeagueOfFranklinCounty 💙 #EveryoneDeservesToPlayBaseball 💙 #InclusionMatters

Meet another amazing family of Buddies at the Miracle League of Franklin County — Kelly, JD, and Maci! 💙 This wonderful family has been with us for 5 years! They found out about the Miracle League through friends when their schedule opened up after their son experienced an injury. When asked what they love most about the Miracle League, they all echoed the same things — greeting the athletes, the free hugs, and the smiles it brings to their faces! Kelly added that it is simply “a joyful place to be.” And we couldn't agree more! Maci is a buddy to Taylor, and you can always find Kelly and JD high-fiving athletes, cheering them on, and helping create those special game-day moments. They are always willing to jump in wherever they are needed — whether that's pitching, catching, or maybe even becoming our mascot! 😂 Thank you, Kelly, JD, and Maci, for being such an important part of our Miracle League family! We couldn't do this without our amazing buddies! 💙⚾️ #BuddySpotlight #MiracleLeagueOfFranklinCounty #EveryoneDeservesToPlayBaseball

Our spotlight this week is Caleb Baer!! Caleb has played with our league for about 2 years, and he enjoys playing with the other kids and seeing familiar faces. His mom shared with us, “We love to see how all the kids have grown, seeing them having a great time and seeing them improve developmentally within each of their individual lives and abilities”. Thanks to Caleb and his family for being a part of our league!! ⚾️

Great day at The Miracle League of Franklin County ! Thanks for all that supported us at the game and through the chicken plate sale!

⚾️Meet our incredible mom/daughter/son buddy trio! 💙 This amazing family found out about the Miracle League of Franklin County through Wake Prep and has been part of our league for three years! We are so thankful they found us and continue to show up for our athletes season after season. 🥰 When asked what they love about our league, Keegan said “EVERYTHING!” ❤️ Tiffany and Myra added “the community and the people!” You can usually find Tiffany and Myra buddied up with an athlete, and Keegan? He might just be running around catching balls in the outfield! ⚾️😄 We appreciate everything this family brings to our league 💙 We truly could not do this without our incredible buddies! Thank you, Tiffany, Myra, and Keegan, for being such an important part of the Miracle League family! ⚾️💙 #MiracleLeague #BuddySpotlight #EveryoneDeservesToPlayBaseball #MiracleLeagueOfFranklinCounty

Our spotlight from this weekend is Brooke Alvik! Brooke has been such a great addition to the Yankees, we have enjoyed getting to know her these past couple seasons!! Brooke always comes with a smile on her face ready to greet her fellow players! Thank you Brooke for being a part of the Miracle League! ⚾️

Collective

Collections

Account

Long reads

2026