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The Miracle League<br />
Lisa and David Mizen<br />
On February 25, <strong>2017</strong>, The Miracle<br />
League of Palm Beach County celebrated<br />
their 2nd Annual Dinner on the Diamond<br />
event. The Miracle League of Palm Beach<br />
County provides opportunities for all children<br />
to play baseball regardless of their<br />
ability. Although The Miracle League of<br />
Palm Beach County is recognized by its athletic<br />
name, baseball is primarily a vehicle to<br />
encourage kindness, compassion, creativity,<br />
and generosity in the community. Completely<br />
volunteer organized and implemented,<br />
the Dinner on the Diamond incorporates a<br />
catered dinner, live entertainment, and an<br />
auction to raise money to keep the league<br />
fee-free and to support special projects and<br />
improvements. Last year, the funds raised<br />
were allocated toward the purchase and installation<br />
of outdoor lighting at the Miracle<br />
League Field at Robert J. Miller Park in Delray<br />
Beach. This year, Julia Kadel, Founder<br />
and Director, flipped the switch on these<br />
Founders of The Miracle<br />
League Jeff and Julia Kadel<br />
very lights to illuminate the stadium and<br />
the event’s next project. Boundless Dreams<br />
calls for the construction of an all-inclusive<br />
and unrestricted playground adjacent to the<br />
field so that children of all abilities can experience<br />
the joy of play together. The featured<br />
keynote speaker was Robin Jennings, a former<br />
Major League Baseball player, father of<br />
a special needs daughter, and volunteer at<br />
the Salt Lake City, Utah Miracle League. He<br />
shared his personal journey and connected<br />
with everyone in attendance. Billy the Marlin<br />
got everyone dancing to the music of the<br />
John Greco Band and later to the tunes the<br />
Royal DJs were spinning. “We are so grateful<br />
for the support of Robin, auctioneer Jay<br />
Zeager, our sponsors, players, families, and<br />
volunteers who make miracles happen in<br />
our community,” Kadel said. If you would<br />
like to help turn Boundless Dreams into a<br />
reality, please visit www.miracleleaguepalmbeachcounty.com.<br />
to the homes and to the catered waterfront<br />
luncheon that was provided by Carefree Catering.<br />
The event also offered a silent auction<br />
featuring one-of-a-kind artworks by<br />
local artists, exquisite jewelry and luxurious<br />
spa services. To learn more visit www.<br />
AchievementCentersFL.org.<br />
Delray Elks Help Support<br />
Prep & Sports<br />
Tavarius Jackson and Jamael Stewart<br />
give a heartfelt speech to the members of<br />
Delray Beach Elks Lodge for their generous<br />
donation of $2500.<br />
In 2005, Tavarius Jackson (TJ), <strong>Atlantic</strong><br />
10 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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