Miracle League of Columbia raises $184,000 at Songwriters Night fundraiser

Kenya Anderson, The Daily Herald
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The Miracle League of Columbia would provide an all-inclusive playground and ballpark for children with special needs and their families.
The Miracle League of Columbia would provide an all-inclusive playground and ballpark for children with special needs and their families.

The Miracle League of Columbia raised $184,000 at the Songwriters Night fundraiser and auction held at Antrim Celebration on Aug. 13.

The fundraiser included music from songwriters Rory Feek, Wynn Varble, Clint Daniels, and Jenny Yates. Motivational speaker HK Derryberry and the live auction was administered by Auctioneer Eddie Ables.

Performers included Rory Feek, Wynn Varble, Clint Daniels and Jenny Yates at the fundraiser for the Miracle League ballpark and playground.
Performers included Rory Feek, Wynn Varble, Clint Daniels and Jenny Yates at the fundraiser for the Miracle League ballpark and playground.

The Miracle League of Columbia chapter was formed in 2021 to create an all-inclusive playground for special needs children and families in Columbia and surrounding counties.

"It's time for some kids to be able to play ball and experience a park and a playground that's for them," CEO of the Miracle League board, Mike Uggla said. "We are extremely grateful for the amazing outpouring of support we have had from this community to help us make this dream become a reality."

Columbia Central High School graduate and MLB player Daniel Uggla have donated $250,000 toward the project.

The organization is more than halfway to its goal of $1.5 million for the playground and ballpark. You can get more information about the Miracle League here.

Reporter Kenya Anderson can be reached at kanderson@gannett.com or on Twitter @KenyaAnderson32.

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