Welcome to a milestone episode of Sports Will Save Us All! In our 100th episode, host Sasha Graham is joined by a fantastic lineup from The Miracle League of Arizona, an organization that epitomizes the unifying power of sports through their dynamite baseball program especially for kids and adults with disabilities. This episode features:

Episode Highlights:

Theodore Whitehurst: An inspiring young athlete with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Theo shares his journey, love for baseball, and the unforgettable experience of throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers Spring Training game.

Danielle Downs (Executive Director) & Cassandra Switalski (Director of Operations): Learn about the inception of The Miracle League of Arizona, its mission, and its connection to Major League Baseball. Danielle and Cassandra discuss the importance of inclusivity, the wide range of athletes they serve, and how the community supports their efforts.

The Accessible Stadium: Discover what makes the Scottsdale stadium special, including rubberized turf, adaptive restrooms, and the joy of walk-up songs.

Join us as we dive into the heartwarming stories and impactful work of The Miracle League of Arizona. You can find The Miracle League of Arizona online at MiracleLeagueAZ.com and on Instagram @MiracleLeagueAZ.

Connect with us on all socials @SportsWillSaveUsAll and online at SportsWillSaveUsAll.com. We love hearing your stories, so if you know someone we should feature, email us at sportswillsaveusall@gmail.com.

Thank you for being part of our journey, and here’s to many more stories about how sports will save us all!

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Sasha Graham Podcast Host, Sports Will Save Us All

Sasha Graham is the host of the award-winning podcast, Sports Will Save Us All, a sports podcast for the NPR crowd. Sasha has worked as a television writer and producer, at Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of National Publicity, and has published two children's books, Milo Does Not Like Mornings and Whitney Wins Everything.