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Participants of all ages with disabilities are invited to join the Beautiful Lives Project as we host a Field of Dreams Football Event with the Northern Illinois University football team. The event takes place on March 18, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Huskies Stadium or the indoor practice facility, depending on weather. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m.
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL! You may contact Bryce (below) to join a waitlist.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Albany Firebirds Football Team for a Field of Dreams event on April 10, from 10 - 11 a.m. ET at MVP Arena. One hundred (100) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to participate in exciting drills and activities with players and coaches.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. ET
Your event host will be BRYCE, please contact him for more information. Space is currently full, but a waitlist may be availabe!
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Lansing Lugnuts baseball organization for a Field of Dreams event on May 13, 2025, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at Jackson Field. Seventy-five (75) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Lugnuts players and coaches on the field to learn baseball fundamentals and run through drills.
Check in begins at 12:15 p.m. Please see attached map for parking options.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, registration and waiver completion are required for entry into the event. For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
For more details and questions, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Olney Central College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for a Court of Dreams event on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the OCC Gymnasium. Sixty-five (65) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Blue Knights’ players and coaches on the court to learn fundamentals and run through drills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to have fun and meet new friends.
Please arrive at 9:15 a.m. at the Gym for check in. See point A on the map below.
Beautiful Lives Project and the Olney Central College Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
To reserve your spot on the court, please click the button below.
For more questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
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Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Eastern Illinois University cheer team for a fun Court of Dreams event AND tickets to both the women’s and men’s basketball games! Individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to practice a routine with the cheer team from 10:45–Noon, then join the half-time performance during the men’s game.
Space available for up to 45 participants.
Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for check-in. Parking and entrance is on the north side of the Student Rec Center (attached to Basketball Arena) building on Grant Avenue. Head downstairs to the aerobics room (elevator available).
Each participant will be admitted to the games for free and will also receive a complementary ticket for a guest. Women’s game starts at 1:00; Men’s at 3:30.
The Beautiful Lives Project and Eastern Illinois University Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
To reserve your spot on the court, please click the button below.
For more information, please contact BRYCE.
Pursuant to the Charleston Community Unit District #1 policies permitting community organizations to reach a larger audience through the schools, attached is an informational sheet regarding EIU and the Beautiful Lives Projects. The views expressed in the attached advertisement are solely those of EIU and the Beautiful Lives Projects and do not reflect the views of or are not endorsed by the school district, any of the Board members, administration, faculty staff or any other persons associated with the school district in any way.
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Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Olney Tigers cheer organization for a TWO-PART Court of Dreams event on December 11 in the auxiliary gym and December 17, 2024 at the Ron Herrin Gym at Richland County High School in Olney, IL. Twenty (20) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to practice with the Olney Tiger Cheerleaders on December 11, then perform with them at halftime during the boys’ basketball game against Salem on December 17.
** There is a mandatory practice on December 11 in the auxiliary from 5:30-7 p.m. Participants who cannot make the practice are asked not to register for this particular event. **
Please arrive at the Ron Herrin Gym for check-in by 8:00 p.m. on December 17 before the final performance.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Susquehannock High School basketball team for a Court of Dreams event on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Sixty (60) children and adults with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills. Participants will receive two tickets to the Friday night game, December 6 at 7 p.m., as Susquehannock plays Governor Miffler High School.
Check in being at 6:30 p.m. on December 5 for the Court of Dreams activity.
High School game begins at 7 p.m. on December 6.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the University of Illinois Chicago women’s basketball team for a Court of Dreams event on October 17, 2024, from 11 a.m.–Noon CT at the Flames Athletic Center. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Flames’ players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the Athletic Center between 10:30–11 a.m. CT for check-in. Participants may use Parking Lot 5 across from the Flames Athletic Center, off Morgan Street; an hourly fee may apply. Metered and free parking is available on the streets around the venue.
No prior experience is needed, just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the University of St. Francis organization for a Court of Dreams event on October 16, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. CT at the Pat Sullivan Center. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the men’s and women’s Saints players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the Pat Sullivan Center between 9:30-10 a.m. for check-in. The Sullivan Center sits back off of Douglas Street, in between Wilcox Street and Plainfield Rd. There are a small number of handicapped parking spaces directly in front, adjacent to the front door drop-off area. There are two larger parking lots on the North side of Douglas Street.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Pat Sullivan Center map
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Eastern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams for a Court of Dreams event on October 7, 2024, from 10 - 11 a.m. CT at the Groniger Arena. Sixty five (65) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the EIU basketball teams on the court to meet the players and coaches, learn fundamentals, and run through drills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to play.
Check in begins at 9:30 a.m.
Front entrance: Busses use the red circle to drop off participants and may park in the green circle.
Front entrance: The yellow circle is where participants will enter the arena in the upper bowl - there are stairs and elevators available to access the court level.
Back entrance: The yellow circle entrance can be used for participants who have mobility challenges.
The Beautiful Lives Project and Eastern Illinois University Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
To reserve your spot on the court, please click the button below.
EIU requires participants to fill out an online waiver before the event; please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashnetg/static/storefront/eiuathl2/catalog/item-details/EIUATHL2-801
For more information, please contact BRYCE.
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Join the Beautiful Lives Project as we host a Field of Dreams Football Event with the Central Connecticut State University football team on October 3, from 10 - 11 a.m. ET at CCSU Arute Field. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Kaiser Parking Lot.
Participants of all ages with disabilities and special needs will have the opportunity to experience football drills with the Blue Devils players and coaching staff.
Space is limited, please register now to reserve your spot on the field! For more information please contact TONY.
Map to Arute Field
You are invited to join the Beautiful Lives Project and Club Pickleball for an hour of fun on the courts! Paddles and balls provided during event. Refreshments and goodie bags will be provided to all participants afterwards!
Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. ET.
PARKING: Please park in the Boscov's, T.J. Maxx parking lot. Use the main mall entrance next to T.J. Maxx. Club Pickleball is located on the left (formerly Old Navy).
Space is limited, register today! For additional questions please email Tony, tonyg@beautifullives.org.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Olney Central College baseball and softball organizations for a Field of Dreams event on September 24, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. CT at Dennis Conley Field. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Blue Knights players and coaches on the field to learn baseball and softball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the field 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. CT for check-in.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Michigan State University baseball and softball organizations for a Field of Dreams event on September 19, 2024, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. ET at the baseball field near Jenison Fieldhouse. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Spartan players and coaches on the field to learn baseball and softball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the field between 12:15-12:45 p.m. ET for check-in. Busses can park on the ramp along the side of or in the back lot of Jenison Fieldhouse.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Grand Valley State University basketball team for a Court of Dreams event on September 18, 2024, from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. ET at the GVSU Fieldhouse. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the GVSU players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the Fieldhouse between 9:30-10:00 a.m. ET for check-in. Parking passes will be handed out at check-in for Lots C (closest to the event), F, and B.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Hope College basketball organization for a Court of Dreams event on September 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. - noon ET at DeVos Fieldhouse. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Hope College players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills.
Please arrive at the Fieldhouse between 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. ET for check-in. Please use the main parking lot on the south/southeast side of DeVos Fieldhouse.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Indiana State University men’s basketball team for a Court of Dreams event on September 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. -1 Noon ET at the ISU Arena. Forty (40) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Sycamores players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills, then enjoy a pizza party with the team from Noon–1 p.m.!
Please arrive at the Arena between 10:30–11 a.m. ET for check-in.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or to specify dietary needs, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project as we host a Field of Dreams event with the York Revolution on July 30, 2024, at WellSpan Park, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. ET.
Seventy (70) participants with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience baseball with the players and coaching staff from the York Revolution. Enjoy simple baseball instructions and skills in an inclusive, engaging environment. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to have fun and meet new friends!
Check in begins at 1 p.m. at the First Base Gate. Please park at the Queen Street parking lot behind the stadium. Space is limited to 70 participants, so reserve your spot today!
The Beautiful Lives Project and the York Revolution strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team and build relationships.
For questions or more information about this event, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team for a Court of Dreams event on July 17, 2024, from 10-11 am ET at University Arena. Adults and children with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the WMU men’s basketball team on the court to meet the players and coaches, learn fundamentals and run through drills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to play.
Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. Use Parking Lot 16 (west lot).
The Beautiful Lives Project and Western Michigan University Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
To reserve your spot on the court, please fill out the event waiver by clicking on the button below. Space available for 65 participants!
For more information, please contact BRYCE.
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Join the Beautiful Lives Project and Triple Crown Sports for a Field of Dreams event on July 3, 2024, from 9:30 a.m.–Noon MDT at Aurora Sports Park (See map below). Uniquely abled individuals will have the opportunity to join the softball players on the field to learn softball fundamentals and run through drills. Space is limited to 90 participants.
Arrival, from Colfax Avenue turn onto Dunkirk Street, go to the A POD, between Field A3, and A4 is Gate. Handicapped spots are right in front of that gate. Go through the gate to the check-in table.
Check-in 9:30 a.m; Stage for march in 9:30-9:45 a.m; March onto the fields 9:55 a.m. Teams go to their field they will be playing after march in. There will be warm up, drills, and ball play. Finish at 12 p.m.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited to 90 participants, so reserve your spot today! For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
The Beautiful Lives Project and Triple Crown Sports strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build relationships.
Individuals with disabilities are invited to participate in an hour of play on the field with the Evansville Otters!
Join the Beautiful Lives Project as we host another Field of Dreams Event with the Long Island University Sharks football team on June 21, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. Check in begins at 10:15 a.m.
Participants of all ages with disabilities and special needs will have the opportunity to experience football drills with the Shark players and coaching staff.
Space is limited, please register now to reserve your spot on the field! For more information please contact TONY.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Boston College Football Team for an indoor Field of Dreams event on June 12, 2024, from 10:00 am - 11:15 pm ET at Fish Fieldhouse. Individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the BC Football team on the field to meet the players and coaches, learn fundamentals and run through drills. Check-in begins at 9:30 am ET for registration and use the Beacon St. Garage (see map below). No prior experience is needed, just a desire to play.
Space is limited for this special opportunity!
Please reserve your spot on the field AND fill out the BC waiver by clicking on the buttons below.
The Beautiful Lives Project and Boston College Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
For more information, please contact TONY.
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Join the Beautiful Lives Project as we host a Field of Dreams Football Event with the Central Connecticut State University football team on June 10, from 10 - 11:00 am ET at CCSU Arute Field. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Kaiser Parking Lot.
Participants of all ages with disabilities and special needs will have the opportunity to experience football drills with the Blue Devils players and coaching staff.
Space is limited, please register now to reserve your spot on the field! For more information please contact TONY.
Map to Arute Field
DATE CHANGED TO MAY 30! All reservations for the event on May 14 will be valid on May 30 and you do not need to complete another registration form, Space is still available, and you can register at the link below!
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Lansing Lugnuts baseball organization for a Field of Dreams event on May 30, 2024, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. EST at Jackson Field. Seventy (70) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Lugnuts players and coaches on the field to learn baseball fundamentals and run through drills.
Check in begins at 12:00 p.m. Please see attached map for parking options.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, registration and waiver completion are required for entry into the event. For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
For more details and questions, please contact BRYCE.
** EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL!** Contact Bryce (info below) to added to the waiting list and to be notified if space becomes available to participate!
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Albany Firebirds Football Team for a Field of Dreams event on May, from 10 - 11 a.m. EST at MVP Arena. Seventy (70) individuals with disabilities and special needs will have the opportunity to participate in exciting drills and activities with players and coaches.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. EST
Your event host will be BRYCE, please contact him for more information. Space is limited, register today!
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Eastern Illinois University Football Team for a Field of Dreams event on April 10, from 10 - 11 a.m. CST at O’Brien Stadium. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities and special needs will have the opportunity to join the EIU Football team on the field to meet the players and coaches, learn fundamental, and run through drills.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. CST
Your event host will be BRYCE, please contact him for more information. Space is limited, register today!
Participants of all ages and disabilities are able to participate in a special showing at the CCSU Planetarium, put on by the CCSU Science and Astronomy Dept.
Directions and parking instructions: https://sites.ccsu.edu/astronomy/directions.htm
You are invited to join the Beautiful Lives and Central Connecticut State University men’s basketball players and coaches for an exciting hour of basketball drills from 11-Noon EST. Please arrive at 10:30 am EST for check-in. Refreshments and goodie bags will be provided to all participants afterwards!
PARKING: Kaiser parking lot or handicap accessible parking by Dietrick Gymnasium.
Space is limited, register today! For additional questions please email Tony, tonyg@beautifullives.org.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Evansville spirit team for a Court of Dreams event on January 27, from 1-2:30 pm CST at the Ford Center. Thirty-five (35) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to perform a cheer at halftime during the men’s home basketball game against Illinois State.
Please arrive for performance check-in at 1 pm CST at the Ford Center.
** Participants who cannot make the practice on January 22 and the performance are asked not to register for this particular event. **
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited. To attend the performance, please register through the practice event on January 22 HERE.
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Evansville Aces basketball organization for a Court of Dreams event on January 25, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 pm CST at the Carson Center. Seventy (70) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Aces players and coaches on the court to learn basketball fundamentals and run through drills.
The event will take place inside the 5th 3rd Bank practice facility inside the Carson Center. Please arrive at the indoor courts by 5pm for check-in.
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Evansville spirit team for a Court of Dreams event on January 22, from 5:30 - 7pm CST at the Meeks Fieledhose inside the Carson Center. Thirty-five (35) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to learn a cheer to perform at halftime during the men’s home basketball game against Illinois State on January 27.
Please arrive for practice check-in at 5 pm CST.
** Participants who cannot make the practice and the performance are asked not to register for this particular event. **
No prior experience is needed - just a desire to have fun and meet new friends. Space is limited, so register today!
For questions or more information, please contact BRYCE.
