Florida Family Buys LED Scoreboard for Miracle League of Alexandria Baseball Field

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Before a Sept. 7 game at Kelley Cares Field, the Miracle League of Alexandria held a dedication ceremony for a new LED scoreboard. The ceremony was made possible through a partnership with the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities.

The MLA exists to give children with special needs the opportunity to play sports, particularly baseball.

Mark, Sheri, and Robert Jessell from Florida, along with Howie Selligman, purchased the scoreboard and paid for its installation. In a speech before 100 people, including members of City Council, Mark Jessell said: “Sheri and I started a tradition many years ago. During the holidays, we would come up with three charities and invite each of our kids to pick one they would like us to donate to on their behalf. Two years ago, my son Robert chose the Miracle League from the three.”

The scoreboard will improve the in-game experience, showing pictures, video, and scoring details.

Initially, MLA received a $50 donation during Spring2ACTion in 2023 and it grew from there. After some correspondence with Sheri, MLA Board Chair Mac Slover invited her to see the field. Then the family attended the Annual National Miracle League All-Star Game that year in West Palm Beach, near their home.

Sheri ended the dedication encouraging people to spread love and kindness as her family has done. Her closing words – “Play it forward!” – flashed on the big screen.

“I feel our participants and the City of Alexandria have truly been blessed by the love and kindness of people like the Jessell Family,” Slover said.

Kelley Cares Field is located at 1108 Jefferson St. Games are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in September and October.

This report has been updated with the field’s location and game information.

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