Welcome to the Miracle League of Alexandria (MLA) website. You will find a lot of information on this site about the MLA, its activities, and the people that it works with. We hope that you find it both useful and informative.
Donate to the Miracle League of Alexandria During Spring 2 ACTion on April 9, 2025
On behalf of the ACT for Alexandria team, we would like to invite you to join Alexandria’s biggest giving day on April 9 – Spring2 ACTion!
Our goal is $5,000, but we need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/the-miracle-league-of-alexandria
If you would like to do your own fundraising page for the MLA, you can learn how to do it here: https://www.spring2action.org/info/fundraiser-guide.
The Power Hours on April 9: $500 will be awarded to the organization with the most dollars between 11am-noon, 3-4pm, 7-8pm, and 10-11pm. Organizations are only eligible to win 2 power hour prizes – either 2 most donors, 2 most dollars or 1 most donors and 1 most dollars. Early Giving runs from March 26 – April 8.
Please share our QR code far and wide. We have Brian’s Sensory Bags to purchase and are working on many plans to support our special needs community.
GET READY TO GIVE!
On April 9, 2025, visit spring2action.org to make a donation to your favorite nonprofit organization—The Miracle League of Alexandria! All giving will end at 11:59PM on April 9, so make sure to get your gift in on time! OR Scan the QR Code below!
Let’s come together for our community!
April 9, 2025
Miracle League of Alexandria 2025 Spring Season Opens on April 12 and April 23
The Miracle League of Alexandria celebrates is 14th year with their 2025 Spring season Opening Days begin on April 12 for the adults and April 23 for the youth. We are very thankful for our many wonderful players, parents and “Angels in the Outfield” Buddies who have participated with us through the years! See the attached flyer.
Players will receive their jerseys and hats as part of our partnership with the Washington Nationals Team Up Program.
Game Days/Times
*Youth Program – Wednesdays at 4:30 pm
*Adults Program – Saturdays at 1 pm
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, games will be played indoors at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center (across from the Miracle Field). You may also contact [email protected] for updates.
Youth Games
Game Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Adult Games
(Youth are allowed to come on Saturdays also if they are unable to attend the Wednesday games)
Game Time: 1 – 2:30 pm
Day: Saturdays
Dates: April 12 (Opening Day), 26, May 3, 10, 31
Mac Slover Receives Men of Courage Award
Mac Slover, Chair of the MIracle League of Alexandria received the 2024 Men of Courage Award on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the 9th Annual Men Of Courage Lifetime Achievement Awards held at the Oswald Durant Center, Alexandria, Virginia. Slover was honored for his lifetime achievement from his 30 years of service with the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and his 14 years founding and coordinating the Miracle League of Alexandria.
The Men of Courage Lifetime Achievement Awards Program, honors outstanding community members who have dedicated their time and years to volunteer, coach and mentor Alexandria’s youth. The event is a partnership of Suggs’ Dream Work TDS, LLC, and the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Mac was introduced by longtime friend and Miracle League partner, Bill Rivers. Also in attendance supporting Mac was his son, Justin Slover, longtime partner, Diane Ford, MLA members – Lindsey Swanson and Laura Fries and Deputy Director of RPCA – Recreation Services – Laura Durham. Additonally, the Men of Courage honored Gregory Baldwin, Harold Hughes, Kevin Harris and Don Hayes. Following the ceremony a reception with food was held.
The Men of Courage Vision
The Men of Courage Award is presented to men who have shown the divine order of putting family first. They speak the positive messages, guide youth and provide heartfelt action and dedication to the community.
Men of Courage always lead by example and they will leave a legacy of love, courage, and service. The Men of Courage Program was inspired by the 2011 film entitled “Courageous” written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick.
Miracle League of Alexandria Scoreboard Volunteers
Miracle League of Alexandria is excited to host a dedication ceremony on September 7, 2024 at 1pm for the new LED video scoreboard. Miracle League of Alexandria is seeking volunteers to attend training and then operate the scoreboard during the season for youth and adult games. Interested individuals should contact Laura Fries at [email protected].
2024 Fall Miracle League of Alexandria Begins on September 7
The Miracle League of Alexandria will open its Fall 2024 on Saturday, September 7 at 1 pm at the Kelley Cares Miracle Field. The MLA will begin the season with a special dedication ceremony for their new LED Video Scoreboard. The scoreboard will be dedicated to the memory of Sherri & Mark Jessell’s son, Dan Jessell and Sherri’s sister, Loey Seligman. The scoreboard was donated to the MLA by the Jessell Family. Sherri, Mark and their son Robert Jessell and Loey’s husband, Harry Jessell will be on hand for the dedication.
Everyone is cordially invited to the ceremony which will be followed by our opening day game!
Fall Season Opening Days
*Youth Program – Wednesday, September 11 at 4:30 pm
*Adults Program – Saturday, September 7 at 1 pm
Fall Season Schedule of Games
*Youth Program – Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16
*Adult Program – Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19
*Scoreboard Dedication – September 7 – In honor of Dan Jessell & Loey Seligman
*Special Game – September 21 – “9/11 First Responders” Game – We honor our First Responders and remember those we lost on 9/11 at the Kelley Cares Miracle Field in Alexandria.
Fall Season Middle & High School Exhibition Field Trip Days
September 24, 25, 26, October 15, 16, 17 – 10 am – 12 noon – Kelley Cares Miracle Fiel
Again, we look forward to having your child, adult, and family participate in the Miracle League of Alexandria Program.
If you have any questions about the Miracle League Program, please contact Mac Slover, Chair, Miracle League of Alexandria at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
Miracle League of Alexandria To Participate in Spring 2 ACTion on April 24, 2024
On behalf of the ACT for Alexandria team, we would like to invite you to join Alexandria’s biggest giving day on April 24!
We’re counting down the days to April 24, 2024, and Spring2ACTion. We need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us.
Between the Power Hour of 11 a.m. to noon, please donate even $5 to The Miracle League of Alexandria. https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/the-miracle-league-of-alexandria.
Your donation of any amount will help us reach our goal of not only raising money but raising awareness for our great program.
Share and share alike. Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this email to your network and asking your friends to do the same. Pass out our flyers to neighbors and at least two businesses in Alexandria.
Starting April 10 and ESPECIALLY on April 24, 2024, visit spring2action.org to make a donation to your favorite nonprofit organization—The Miracle League of Alexandria!
All giving will end at 11:59PM on April 24, so make sure to get your gift in on time! OR Scan the QR Code below. 
