Our Causes
Youth Run NOLA
The Story
Youth Run NOLA (YRN) emerged in 2010 when a dedicated group of educators embarked on an inspiring journey, lacing up their sneakers and running alongside their students after the school bell rang. Over the years, this humble initiative has blossomed into a dynamic, community-rooted non-profit that collaboratively engages with hundreds of youth and families each year.
While YRN has grown, our essence remains firmly rooted in our grassroots origins. Our community-driven spirit drives us, serving as the lifeblood of our operations. We are steadfast in our commitment to empowering young individuals through the unifying power of running.
Our Support
Through a donation to YouthRunNOLA, we support their mission. More than that, though – we actively encourage runners to get involved with the training, leadership and mentoring opportunities available. We want to help today’s youth become active runners of tomorrow.
Miracle League
Our Mission
The mission of the Miracle League of Greater New Orleans is to promote the health and well-being of children with disabilities, provide opportunities for able-bodied children to learn about and interact with children with disabilities, and develop community awareness and support for the child athlete with disabilities through organized sports leagues. The Miracle League is designed to serve kids who cannot be accommodated by established baseball, basketball, and kickball leagues due to the special needs of their disabilities. The vision of the program is to provide any child, regardless of their level of needs, the opportunity to play league sports and enjoy the emotional and physical benefits of being part of a team sport.
Our History
The Miracle Field, constructed in the summer of 2009, is a specially constructed baseball field that uses a cushioned, synthetic turf to accomodate wheelchairs and other walking-assistance devices that, along with appropriate support facilities, is designed specifically for use by children with disabilities.
The field is prominently placed alongside four baseball diamonds that are used by able-bodied boys and girls aged 4-17 years. This allows the area’s disabled children to dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases side-by-side with their healthy peers.
We currently have more than 200 players participating in our programs – baseball, soccer and kickball.
