Great Lakes Bay Miracle League Opening Day is April 26th!      

There is something about playing a game that lights up a youngster's eyes. But for children with serious physical and mental disabilities that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve. Most outdoor recreational facilities weren't exactly designed with wheelchairs and crutches in mind.

Through the construction of the Frank N. Andersen Recreational Complex, a universally accessible outdoor athletic complex with a custom -designed, rubberized Turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistant devices the Great Lakes Bay Miracle League can now provide a variety of athletic, educational, and just plain fun activities for those with disabilities and their families.

In the end, it's more than just providing those children with special-needs the opportunity of playing a game. It's about making new friends, building self-esteem, and being treated like other kids. For parents, it allows them to realize dreams they never could have imagined for themselves, their child and their family. For our community, it provides a venue that allows us the opportunity to break down stereo-types, educate young and old about those with a disability and ultimately, grow an inclusive community. The Great Lakes Bay Miracle League is this and much more.

If you're interested in participating in the Miracle League, contact the Bridgeport Township Office at989-777-0940 or click here to download a registration form.  

Kroger Community Rewards Supports Disability Network   

Attention Kroger Shoppers! Supporters of Disability Network now have an easy way to support our mission of promoting independence for people with disabilities. All it takes is a Kroger Card and a few clicks at KrogerCommunityRewards.com.

With the Kroger Community Rewards program, using your Kroger Plus card earns dollars for Disability Network programs while saving you money on your groceries! By enrolling, you allocate a percentage of what you spend as a donation to Disability Network EVERY TIME you shop! It's that easy! And, it takes nothing away from your Kroger rewards points.

If you have previously enrolled, you must Re-Enroll every year after April 1st. To enroll in the program, just follow these steps:

• Register online at KrogerCommunityRewards.com  
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy to register your card with your organization after you sign up.
• Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" 
• Use your email address and password to proceed to log in or follow the prompts to create your new account.
• After logging in, click the "My Account" button at the upper right corner of the screen. 
• You'll see an Account Summary with options to edit your password, your Kroger's Plus Card, your Preferred Store, your Information, and your COMMUNITY REWARDS. 
• To contribute to Disability Network, click the "Enroll" button. Enter 90870 or Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, select DNMM from the list and click "Confirm."
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization's name on the right side of your information page.

After that, just remember to swipe your Kroger Card at the checkout line for savings on groceries and a portion of those sales will be donated to Disability Network!

If you need assistance or if you have questions about the program, please contact Matthew Ivan at 989-835-4041.   

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