A brand new baseball little league has been form on Long Island, welcoming disabled children. The Little League of the Islips’ Challengers team is comprised of two teams, the Hurricanes and the Cyclones.
As CBS News commented, “the Field of Dreams belongs to everyone.”
The Challengers are the brainchild of Kelly Pipitone and Frank Fritz. Kelly’s son Jake plays on the team.
There are some special rules too– According to Newsday, each player will be accompanied by a volunteer who will stay by his or her side during the game. One other special rule? Everyone wins.
And truly, with dedicated parents and coaches, everyone on Long Island does win.