Miracle League Spring Games - 2025

 

Buddy AND Future Athletes!

My name is Emma Sessions. I’ll be a 6th grader at Sullivan Middle School this year and I’m very excited about Miracle Park! The park is a big deal for our family for one because it’s so close to our house and two, because I have two little brothers with special needs. I’m looking forward to volunteering as a buddy to help my brothers learn to play sports (both are future Miracle Park athletes). 

With the help of the park, my brothers can learn about teamwork and friendship with others. I think it’s very important how people have collaborated to plan an amazing park for kids of all abilities.

Future Buddy: Jayden Carroll

Jayden Carroll is a junior at Northwestern. She met Ellie as a freshman in her Musical  Theatre class and then joined the the Trojan Buddies program to be sure they could spend more time together. While Ellie loves to be a part of her school community and frequents many activities, sometimes indoor events are too loud or too crowded to really be enjoyable for both of them. The girls have fun together in many places, from shopping to swimming, but both are really looking forward to being able to just hang out at the park and maybe even playing on some teams together! 

Jayden said, "As soon as Ellie walked into the classroom, I knew we would be friends. She is hilarious and gives the best hugs! She will make your day with an unexpected compliment that you didn't even know you needed! We are much more alike than different, in every way imaginable. The fact that she has Down syndrome is never the first thing I notice about her, although it is part of what makes her beautiful! I am very blessed to call Ellie my best friend!"

Future Buddy: Brodie Kennedy

Brodie Kennedy is a sophomore at Northwestern High School. He is involved in several extracurricular activities including JV baseball, but his favorite is being a buddy for Mrs. Park’s class. 

Brodie said, "I chose to be a buddy because I believe that my social circle should expand beyond just my classmates and everyone should have friends. Being a buddy in Mrs. Park’s class is the highlight of my day! I have grown to love and care for her students not just as a buddy, but also as a friend. Being a buddy has helped me understand, learn and love those students that some might think are different and not take the opportunity to get to know." 

Brodie can't wait to meet his friends at the park and teach them some baseball skills or just have fun and hang out!

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