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Hear from people with disabilities, service providers, parents, caregivers, and veterans about our services and impact on their lives.

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  • Artie standing on the slide

    Meet Artie!

    Artie is a young boy who loves playing baseball, running, playing on the playground, swimming, and bike riding. His mom, Kirsten, says that he is incredibly curious and has a big heart.
  • Zac looking at the camera with an arm crossed

    Meet Zac!

    Zac is a United States Navy veteran who enjoys reading, playing chess, learning more about science and history, traveling to new places, swimming, and bike riding. He also finds creative outlets by drawing, cooking, and baking.
  • Josh in a New York Yankees jersey with is father, Evan

    Finding Freedom on the Field

    As part of This Ability: Stories of Easterseals MORC, Evan shares how his son Josh, an Easterseals MORC Miracle League athlete, found confidence, freedom, and friendships on the field.
  • Hannah smiling at the camera wearing a yellow tank top in front of a dark background

    Having Awesome

    As part of This Ability: Stories of Easterseals MORC, dive into Hannah's story and learn how she is using her voice and creativity to reach beyond one story.
  • Matthew smiling in a bright blue shirt with a black and white background

    Matthew's Invincible Kindness

    As part of This Ability: Stories of Easterseals MORC, dive into Matthew's story and learn how he chooses kindness. Every. Single. Day.
  • Josh smiling in a pink shirt

    Meet Josh!

    Josh is a young adult whose friends and family describe him as patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. He also enjoys watching Red Wings hockey and Detroit Lions football, playing adaptive sports, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Kayden smiling in his Detroit Tigers wheelchair

    Meet Kayden!

    Kayden, known as “Smiles," enjoys playing baseball and basketball, bowling, swimming, singing, music, and playing go-kart video games.
  • Jen sitting on a picnic table with her legs crossed

    Meet Jen!

    Jen describes herself to be a smart, funny, and kind woman who enjoys learning, making candles, soaps, shirts, and other crafting activities. She also shares that she is very people-oriented and wants to make a difference in the world.
  • Brandon with his hand on his hip laughing

    Meet Brandon!

    Brandon is a very active young boy who has been participating in the Miracle League of North Oakland adaptive programming for multiple years. Currently he gets involved with both summer and fall baseball, bowling, and hockey/skating.
  • Jace sitting on a rock bench smiling at the camera in a blue shirt

    Meet Jace!

    Jace is a young boy who loves basketball, Minecraft, reading, coloring, and playing with number blocks. Jace’s mom, Candice, says that her son is very observant, enjoys being around other people, exploring the world around him, and is incredibly thoughtful.