Meet Dezirae ~ Known for her fabulous smile and infamous Hello Kitty Bat!

The 2013 season of Challenger baseball was an incredible experience for my daughter Dezirae and our entire family. My daughter has a laundry list of special needs and with her not walking independently, I was hesitant to sign her up. Thankfully, I decided to go for it!!!  From the first practice to the last game of the season, Dezirae was a part of something huge....A TEAM!

Children with special needs have very little opportunity to experience camaraderie, feeling like an

important part of something exciting. Watching these children... hit the ball, run, throw the ball and cheer each other on was an overwhelmingly heartwarming experience for everyone involved. To see them assisted by their buddies and the connections they built with these ball players was amazing! Dezirae's older brother, Chach, was her buddy for most of the season and I think he had just as much fun if not more fun being a part of this wonderful organization. Our entire family walked away each week with so much more than just a game of baseball....we walked away with happiness in our hearts and pride that our special children were part of a team, just like any other ball player in this country.

 

It's an overwhelmingly uplifting experience that Dezirae will be a part of for many years to come!! When she started the season, she had no idea what baseball was. Today, when the MLB is on TV, she gets excited and watches the game, knowing she is part of the great American sport of Baseball.

A proud mom of Challenger Ball player, Dezirae, Giants #9
Jacquie Menjivar