Past Events... the Miracle League of Orange County, CA

Update: July 13, 2009

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have had as great a season as we have, and we're sorry to see it come to an end. Next Sunday is Closing Day, and we want to make sure ALL PLAYERS ARE THERE! We will have a DJ, who will be playing at 12:30 sharp, followed by a HOME RUN DERBY, BBQ (Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be provided by the league-please bring drinks and side dishes or desserts to share!), Raffle, Bounce House, Water Balloons, and awarding trophies.

Also don't forget:

Miracle League Discount Cards By Fundaz -- Card Sales Deadline is July 19!

We have one more fundraising week to sell the Fundaz Miracle League Savings Cards to raise money for our equipment and to help fund our new ball field.

We can help defray many of our expenses if each family sells just a 3 or 4 cards to friends and family. See the great discounts at www.miraclesavingscard.org.

It's easy!

1. Sell locally, collect $25 per card with checks made out to Miracle League of Orange County. All card purchases are tax deductible. Make sure you use the sales receipts you were given with the cards to collect the buyer's name, email address and card number (on the back of each card, below the bar code).

2. Email the website address to out of town family members and ask them to buy the card online. Send them a link to: www.miraclesavingscard.org and tell them to click the "buy one now" button.

3. Bring the money you collected, the sales receipts and all unsold cards to next week's final game.

And please tell everyone who buys the card: they have IMMEDIATE ACCESS to ALL THE GREAT DISCOUNTS in Orange County and nationwide by using the Temporary ID: Miracle and Password: League. Each buyer will also get a personal activation code AFTER they buy the card AND click on the "activate here" link below the photos on the Miracle Savings Card web page.

If you have questions about the card, please direct them to Andrea Epstein, Fundaz Managing Partner at aepstein@fundaz.net or call her at 949.721.0944.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Steel Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA
6231 Apache Rd.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)713-2512 ph (714)892-5397 fx
www.miracleleague.net
Non-Profit (501c3) Tax ID 14-1910267

Update: June 24, 2009

Hello Everyone.

The Miracle League’s Fundaz discount card fundraiser is well underway and we need everyone’s help to make it a success! Our goal is to sell 1000 cards! This program will help us raise thousands of dollars to provide equipment, keep registration costs low, and help us work towards our new ball field. Take a moment to check it out at www.miraclesavingscard.org. You can check out the discounts, purchase a new card, or register one that you’re ready to use. For a donation of just $25, you will receive one full year of discounts at merchants you may already shop at including Jiffy Lube, EZLube, Subway, Quiznos, TGIFridays, Disneyland, Legoland, Boomers, Rodrigo’s, Allen Tires, and hundreds more. Bulk purchases are also available if your company is looking for employee incentives, client thank you’s or holiday gifts. Your tax-deductible donation will go a long way in helping us to achieve our goal.

Here is a copy of the card and a letter explaining the program that you can print, email, etc. to friends and family.

Thanks for your support!

Steel Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA
6231 Apache Rd, Westminster, CA 92683
(714)713-2512 (714)892-5397 fax
Tax ID# 14-1910267 (a 501(c)3 Non-Profit)

Update: June 17, 2009

Hello Everyone.

We’ve been invited to attend another Baseball Camp, this time with Ventura College and the Miracle League of Ventura. It’s Saturday, June 27th, and maybe if we have anyone interested, we could caravan there.

Like us, they’re trying to build a field, and are just getting started with putting together a league. They would love to have our families bring players to their event.

Look at the info, and let me know ASAP if you can commit to going.

Have a happy Father’s Day.

Steel Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA

Update: May 19, 2009

Hey everyone!

The CSUF Titans clinic is tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 20th, from 6-8pm. Dinner is being provided free for our players and the Titans. It's being catered by a Mexican Restaurant so keep that in mind if your child doesn't like Mexican food. Parents and family are being asked to make a $5 donation each if they would like to eat. We also ask that everyone please bring a 6 or 12 pack of your favorite soda to drink and share with the Titan players and coaches.

Coaches, please be sure to call and remind everyone on your rosters so we don't miss anyone.

Thanks a bunch and see you tomorrow night!

Steel and Debbie Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA

Past events:
Update: May 12, 2009

Hi Everyone.

Hope you had a great Mother’s Day. Here’s some great news. As you probably are aware, Fox Sports West was out at the Servite Baseball game on Saturday to do a story on Servite’s involvement with the Miracle League. That story will air during the Angels Pre-Game Show, and again during the Post-Game Show, tomorrow night, Wednesday May 13th. Set your DVR’s and let us know what you think! We hope it will shine a light on the league!

See you Sunday!

Steel Morris

Update: May 7, 2009

Hi Everyone!

First, a quick note of thanks to everyone who came out, donated, volunteered, and worked hard to make our fundraiser Sunday so fun and successful. We hope you all had fun too.

On Saturday, the Servite High School freshman team (who come out to help us each Sunday) will be playing their second to last game of the year at 11:00 at Servite High School in Anaheim. They would love it if the Miracle League Players would come out in Uniform to support them. We also expect Fox Sports West to be at the game to interview players, coaches, and fans. PARENTS – one note of clarification: the Servite game is at 11am. If you want to be a part of the Fox Sports filming – please be there by 9:30 – they will be “rolling tape” at 9:45am.

One of our volunteers, Melanie Belger, the Freshman Baseball Team Mom from Servite, was just nominated by her players and won “Best Team Mom” in a contest sponsored by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Getting the Servite players to come out on Sundays to help us with the Miracle League was a big reason she won this contest. Fox Sports West is expecting to see Miracle League families there to talk about how great the players have been in helping us this season. I hope we can show them our support, as they’ve been our “Angels in the Outfield” this year. By the way, Melanie gets to throw out the first pitch in Sunday’s Angels game as part of her prize. Congratulations Melanie!

Debbie and I look forward to seeing you Saturday. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day.

Steel and Debbie Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA

Reminder:

The CSUF Titans clinic, originally scheduled for April 15th, is coming up on Wednesday night, May 20th, from 6-8pm. Plan on being there!

Update: April 29, 2009

Hi Everyone!

Just some notes about the upcoming FUNDRAISER this Sunday. First, we wanted to thank everyone who prepaid for the FOOD/DRINK wristbands. We were originally going to have a $10.00 donation per person for food and drinks, so we were giving everyone a discount last Sunday. We decided not to increase the price this Sunday, but to keep the price at $6.00/wristband or 4 for $20.00. We will have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Soda, and Water all being provided by the league. If you would like to bring your favorite side dish (potato/macaroni salad, etc.) or dessert (cakes, cup-cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, etc.) to share, that would be greatly appreciated.

A Big Thank You out to the Flyers who put together a fantastic raffle gift basket called “Family Movie Night!” This basket is fun for the whole family and has a value of over $300.00!!! Great job Miracle League Flyers! We’re looking forward to seeing what other creative and fun baskets the other teams come up with. Coaches were given some ideas, but if you would like ideas for themes let me know and we’ll have Debbie contact you. We would like each team to participate with 1 raffle basket donation.

This is a partial list of some of the raffle prizes and auction items we will have at the event:

Angels: Joe Saunders Autographed Picture and Brandon Wood Autographed Baseball Tickets to Future Angels Games

Ducks: Teemu Selanne and Ryan Getzlaf Autographed Pucks Tickets to Future Game

Wine: Robert Mondavi 3 Liter 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (can’t purchase in stores, $1000.00+ value, stating bid $400.00)

Servite Baseball Team: The Servite High School Baseball Team has put together two very special baskets to raffle off at our fundraiser. These boys have really enjoyed getting to know the Miracle League teams. This basket is sure to be a Big Hit!!

Also, the CSUF Titans clinic has been rescheduled for Wednesday night, May 20th, from 6-8pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

Steel and Debbie Morris
The Miracle League of O.C., CA

Update: April 23, 2009

Hi Everyone.

Don’t forget this Sunday is Picture Day, and we need everyone at the field by 11:30, no later than 12:00.. We’ve got uniforms for the new players that didn’t receive them last week, and the coaches have the extra caps.

Also, as we post our pictures on the website and use some of them for our banners and printed materials, please let us know in writing if you would like us to NOT include your child's pictures on our materials. Failure to notify us will be considered permission to use the pictures.

See you all on Sunday,

Steel Morris

Update: April 17, 2009

It’s finally here, Opening Day! This Sunday, April 19th, at 12:30pm, at Buckingham Park in Westminster we’ll kick off our 3rd season. Please tell all your family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, (anyone you meet on the street between today and Sunday) to come out and support the kids! We will have the Mayor of Westminster and hopefully some of the City Council out and we know the kids love it when we pack the stands.

Coaches and volunteers should be at least 1 hour early (between 11:00-11:30) to meet with us, get your new coaches notebooks, and meet your team’s volunteers. We look forward to a great day.

Our clinic with the CSUF Titans on Wednesday night April 15th is postponed and will not take place this Wednesday. They accidentally double booked the field, and have a high school baseball tournament scheduled that night. They will let us know the next date that works for them. Please contact everyone you know that may need this information in case we missed anyone! Sorry for the short notice. We will see everyone on Sunday April 19th for Opening Day!

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY BASEBALL???

On Sunday, March 29^th, from 12:30 to 3:30 come on out to our brand new field for our first practice/clinic of the season!! We will be taking registrations and playing Miracle League Baseball. We really missed everyone during the off season, and can’t wait to get started on our 2009 season. Directions to Buckingham Park in Westminster can be found here. If you need extra assistance finding the field, please call us!!

Please come out and join us as we will play games with all the players! We will have a raffle for the players who come in their uniforms!!! We will also be handing out information for the parents including schedules and answering questions regarding the 2009 season budget.

Please help us get the 3rd season off to a great start! Debbie and I will be providing hot dogs, chips and drinks for all the families who come out for this great day!!

What it was: OC Flyers Miracle League Night 2008!! OC Flyers vs. Reno Silver Sox
Where: Goodwin Field Cal State Fullerton - Fullerton, CA
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:05 pm
Details: Tickets are $10.00 each (minimum donation), and will include free parking and a tailgate party with free food and drinks.
(Reminder... Our goal as a league is to sell a minimum of 500 tickets, and should be very easily done, but we need everyone's help, so let's get out there and get busy! Thanks for your support... Steel)

What it was: Miracle League Registration and Baseball Clinic #2
Where: Westminster Park in Westminster (Magnolia and Hazard - Westminster, CA 92683
When: Sunday, April 6, 2008... Noon - 4 pm
Details: This will be another great opportunity to sign up for the 2008 season. Parents, buddies and kids will have a chance to get familiar with Miracle League Baseball and how it works. The kids will have a chance to participate during the clinic, so bring the baseball gloves and caps! Watch the web site for more information, or email Steel (info@miracleleague.net) for the latest details.

What: Miracle League Registration and Baseball Clinic #1
Where: Olive Park in Orange 2841 N Glassell St - Orange, CA 92865-1001
When: Sunday, March 30, 2008... Noon - 4 pm
Details: This will be a great opportunity to sign up for the 2008 season. Parents, buddies and kids will have a chance to get familiar with Miracle League Baseball and how it works. The kids will have a chance to participate during the clinic, so bring the baseball gloves and caps! This should be both a fun and informative event!

Please pass the flyer around to all of your friends, relatives, teachers, co-workers...basically anyone who eats! If you have any questions or helpful hints, please let me know. Thank you for your support! Steel 714 713-2512

What it was: The Kids Have Come... Now Let's Build It! Pave the way to a miracle.
When: Sunday, May 27, 2007... 11-3pm Olive Park, Orange flyer
Details: Join the Miracle League for an exhibition baseball game, raffles, food, music and fun with the community. American Idol Finalist Sabrina Sloan will be singing the National Anthem. Angels' Baseball Broadcaster, Rex Hudler will call play-by-play game action! County Supervisor, Bill Campbell will also be in attendance lending his support. Participate in our custom brick fundraiser event to raise money to build a field for our Orange League. This is going to be a truly wonderful event! Please join us! Have some fun and share the love! For more information contact us at info@miracleleague.net or ocbaseballmom@cox.net.

What it was: 2006 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer.
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17th, 2006.
Details: Good friend and Miracle League supporter Raylene Mendoza, and her SISTERS FOR THE CURE team, will be walking again this year to raise money for this great cause. We strongly endorse this event, and encourage everyone to help her raise money toward finding a cure. Good luck Raylene! Click here to visit her personal page to donate or for more info.

The Miracle League of Orange County's first 2006 FUNdraiser is now history!

What it was: Major League baseball, featuring the L.A. Angels of Anaheim vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers.
When: Saturday, April 1st, 2006, 7:00 pm.
Details: Free Angels cap with first 100 tickets purchased only! It looks like the Angels' will again have a very limited promotional schedule, so there is a possibility this will be our only Miracle League night with the Angels in 2006. We have only 200 tickets available to us! These are sure to sellout! Don't wait to order or you'll be left out. (Deadline to purchase has now passed!) Join us for what should be another great 'Freeway Series' game featuring our beloved A.L. Western Division Champion Angels battling their closest National League rival - the greatly revamped and much improved Los Angeles Dodgers. Tickets are only $20 each and, as always, all proceeds go to the Miracle League of Orange County. See a great game and support a great cause at the same time! See 'photos' page for pix from this event.

What: Major League baseball, featuring the L.A. Angels of Anaheim vs. the Washington Nationals.
When: Wednesday, June 15th, 2005, 7:05 pm.
The blurb, as it was: Free Angels cap with ticket purchase! (Only available to us as group ticket buyers - not given to general public.) Due to the Angels' very limited promotional schedule, incredible fan interest (after all, the Angels are the defending A.L. West Champions), and phenomenal advance ticket sales, will be our only Miracle League night with the Angels in 2005. We only have 400 tickets available to us, and 200 have already been spoken for! This is sure to be a sellout! Don't wait to order or you'll be left out. It is very important to get your orders in ASAP! Click here to visit the Online Store, or go straight to the order form. Join us for what should be a historic (it will be an interleague game, and the first Anaheim visit by the newly christened Washington Nationals) and rollicking good time.

Update 9-27-04: The Baseball FUNdraisers for 2004 are now history. The first two were awesome, and the game Sept. 26th against the Oakland A's was even better, with the Angels winning the game 6-2, and heading into the final week of the season only one game behind in the race for the American League West title. This years' Anaheim Angels have been a joy to watch, and we wish them the best of luck in their quest for the title this final week. Thanks, as usual, to all who attended the game, and to our friends at THE CATCH RESTAURANT who once again provided their facilities for the pre-game tailgate party - complete with free parking - for all Miracle League supporters. It was a really great time, and the game itself was intense and rocked with playoff excitement! Now, Go Angels!!

Update 8-30-04: The Baseball FUNdraisers for 2004 have been a whole lot of fun and a great success. This year, the Anaheim Angels have featured one of the most exciting line-ups they have EVER had. The past two M.L.of O.C. FUNdraisers, Saturday, July 31st, 1:05 PM, vs. Seattle Mariners and Saturday, August 28th, 1:05 PM, vs. Minnesota Twins, were truly awesome events. Both games also featured FREE PARKING and a FREE TAILGATE PARTY on the patio at THE CATCH RESTAURANT from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, and featured guest appearances from a host of stars... Many thanks to everyone who turned out to these games, especially to Jay Johnstone, former Angels' player and Dodger alumni, and former Angels star pitcher Dave Frost, who came out to sign autographs, the Cal State Fullerton 2004 College World Series Champs' Mark Carroll, Danny Dorn, Justin Turner, Vinnie Pestano, Ronnie Prettyman, Clark Hardman, Evan McArthur, and Jon Wilhite who did the same, and to the management of The Catch for hosting the pre-game tailgate parties. We sincerely thank you all for your generous all-around support the Miracle League of Orange County.

Where: Fitness 19... 93A Via Pico Plaza. map (near the Staples store) San Clemente, CA.

What: Walk-a-thon from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, followed by a giant parking lot extravaganza from 2:30 to 7:30 pm, featuring 4 bands, including: Scarlet Crush, Boxcar, and Dirk Hamilton. Bring the kids! We'll have a bounce house... dunk tank... sno-cone, popcorn and cotton candy machines!!! Food! Beverages! Raffle! Door prizes! Don't miss this great fund raising event. Support the Miracle League!

Volunteers, sponsors and donors needed. Be a team leader, or walk to raise money for this great cause. You can walk indoors on the Fitness 19 treadmills, or in the great outdoors across the street at San Clemente High School... Email Steel for more information, or call Steel @ (714) 713-2512 to sign up today.

Our First FUNdraiser of 2004 is now history. Thanks to all who joined us at the Arrowhead Pond on Sunday afternoon, April 4, 2004, for the last game of the NHL season, which featured The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim vs. The Calgary Flames. Thanks too, to Hooter's for providing the pre-game festivities on their patio from 11:00 am 'til 12:30 pm, which included Hooters' FREE world-famous chicken wings and FREE parking for those who purchased game tickets. It was Fan Appreciation Day, and of course that meant lots of prizes and giveaways. There was a raffle in the stands for additional prizes after 1st and 2nd periods, and the entire event was a major blast! If you missed it, don't be left out next time! Be sure to check the Miracle League events page often for future FUNdraisers. Check out the pre-game photos here.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at ANGELS FEST 2004, February 14 - 15! Two great days of fun and exposure courtesy of the Anaheim Angels made this a wonderful first-time event. We appreciate everyone who searched out our booth and came up to say hello. What a team ... the Miracle League of O.C. and the Anaheim Angels! May they both have great success in 2004!

4th Official FUNdraiser,Saturday afternoon, September 27th, featured the Anaheim Angels vs. the Texas Rangers, at Edison International Field of Anaheim. Before the game, we had a tremendously fun 'tailgate party', from 10:00 AM to noon, on the patio at THE CATCH RESTAURANT (across the street from the stadium, 1929 S. State College Blvd.). Not only was the tailgate party free, but 'The Catch' generously provided free parking for Miracle League ticket holders. Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting the MLof OC!

It truly was a day to remember!! Our 3rd Official FUNdraiser, Miracle League Day with the ANAHEIM ANGELS, was a tremendous success! This was a super game and a great time for everyone. Thank you to all who attended, and a special thanks to former Angels superstars and all-around-good-guys, Bobby Grich and Rex Hudler who joined us at the So. Cal Gas Company parking lot for the tailgate party and festivities before the game. How cool was that? Both of these generous stars signed autographs, posed for pictures and shared their enthusiasm. Many thanks from all of us on the Miracle League team for making this event so much fun, and special thanks to all those who donated time and services. Check out the photos here.

2nd Official FUNdraiser rocked the stadium!!
Thanks to all who attended Miracle League Night w/ The ANAHEIM ANGELS! The Angels lost the game, but there were a bunch of raffle winners, and the biggest winner of the night was the Miracle League itself. See some photos from this fun-filled event here.