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CN2 – Carolina Panthers – Miracle Park Contribution
ROCK HILL S.C. (CN2 News) – A grand total of $700,000 for the development of Miracle Park thanks to the Carolina Panthers and the Nicole and David Tepper Foundation. Miracle Park Team member Alice Davis shares her reaction to the nearly three-quarters of a million dollar donation.
“I’m speechless” Davis says. “It’s just so exciting. The Tepper’s are amazing and we are so excited to have them be a part of our community and York County and the greater community. We’re just so blessed.”
Both Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys and Representative Ralph Norman shared about the impact this park will make on the community.
FOX46 – Panthers donate $700,000 to Miracle Park in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – The Carolina Panthers along with Nicole and David Tepper made a big donation to the Miracle Park in Rock Hill on Tuesday.
Panthers Charities donated $200,000 toward the construction of the Miracle Park, but Nicole and David Tepper showed up with a surprise of their own.
“Today we’re pleased to provide a gift of $500,000 to Miracle Park,” Nicole announced.
Mayor and Kylie Carrol Video
Mayor John Gettys & Kylie Carroll discuss Rock Hill’s exciting new Miracle Park.
Miracle Park is a park designed for people of ALL ages and abilities to play and work TOGETHER – a place for EVERYONE to BELONG! It is located at1005 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC and is the first park in the world to hold a Universal Design certification! The park is a result of a public-private partnership between The York County Disabilities Foundation and The City of Rock Hill: the Foundation is fundraising and developing the park, and the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department maintains, operates, and programs the park and the Miracle League. Please browse our site for more about the park and the Miracle League.
If you have questions specific to development and fundraising, please contact Kylie Carroll, the Executive Director of Miracle Park, HERE.
Phase 1 – Complete:
- 1 Miracle League Field
- Concessions Area
- One-of-a-Kind Inclusive Playground designed for play for all ages and abilities which includes music, resistance equipment, a sensory pod, interactive games, and many parallel play elements.
- Sensory walls and pathway that addresses all 5 of senses, including a smelling and tasting garden!
- Family restroom
- Adult Changing station
- Traditional Baseball Field
- Universal Design elements
Final Phase of Development – to begin in 2024!
– After successful fundraising from over 500 donors in the community, we have raised all funds for Phase 1 and are now seeking funding for the rest of the park, which will include:
- Large multi-purpose field suitable for football, soccer, lacrosse, kickball, basketball, volleyball and more
- 2600 square foot Education Building – indoor space for programs and storage for adaptive equipment with another adult changing station
- 2nd Miracle League baseball field
- 8,000 square foot Retail Space – dedicated to training , employing, and serving people of all abilities.
DONATE HERE!
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York County Disabilities Foundation
The Foundation is recognized as a non-profit 501-(c) 3 entity and all contributions are tax deductible.
You can donate directly using button above or you can mail checks to:
The York Disabilities Foundation
PO Box 37021
Rock Hill, SC 29732
COMMITTED SPONSORS
$100,000 +
Nicole & David Tepper Foundation
Godbold
CRAIG & TIFFANY
CRAZE
Gary & Peggy
WILLIAMS
LATEST NEWS
CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL – Park tailored for people with disabilities breaks ground in Rock Hill
On Wednesday, about 150 participants broke ground on the $8 million Miracle Park in Rock Hill. By summer or fall of 2020, the first playground and playing fields will be open for use.
THE HERALD – ‘Designed for everyone’: Rock Hill Miracle Park construction starts soon
Rock Hill is a step closer to having a park where people of all abilities can play sports and enjoy time at the playground. Mayor John Gettys, city staff and representatives of the York County Disabilities Foundation met at Winthrop University Friday to sign the lease...
THE HERALD – ‘This is for all of the people’: Rock Hill, S.C. leaders break ground on Miracle Park
Government leaders from across South Carolina gathered Wednesday with Miracle Park organizers to break ground on the inclusive park and playground. Phase one of the park is expected to open next summer.
CN2 Newscast 12/11/19
City, county and state leaders came together to break ground on the all-inclusive Miracle Park, Winthrop’s President Dan Mahony opening up on why he’s leaving the university, Coleman’s Trading Post business spotlight and Winthrop’s basketball games airing on ESPN...
WBTV – ‘Miracle’ in the making as S.C. leaders celebrate groundbreaking for all-inclusive park
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - There was a miracle in Rock Hill on Wednesday just in time for Christmas - a groundbreaking for Miracle Park that is. The official groundbreaking was held for the all-inclusive public facility which city leaders say will be the first of its...
WSOCTV – ‘Miracle’ coming to Rock Hill next summer
ROCK HILL, S.C. - What’s now 15 acres of mostly dirt in Rock Hill will soon become the area’s only large-scale, inclusive sports park. Miracle Park will be a unique place for athletes of all ages and abilities. Josh Myers, 31, is a world gold medalist weightlifter in...
York County Disabilities Foundation
The Foundation is recognized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity and all contributions are tax deductible.
Mail checks to:
Miracle Park
PO Box 37021
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Make checks payable to "Miracle Park."
You may designate your gift "in honor" or "in memory" of a loved one by adding a comment to your online donation or include a note with your check. If you want someone to receive an acknowledgement, please include that information with the donation and be sure to include the address.
The Miracle Park is maintained and operated by the City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Please contact them with questions or concerns:
PRT DEPARTMENT →
If you have questions specific to development and fundraising, please contact Kylie Carroll, the Executive Director of Miracle Park, HERE.
Call Miracle Park at 803-325-2650 or email terry.hagen@cityofrockhill.com to let us know of your interest in helping with programs at Miracle Park.
1005 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-325-2650
Terry Hagen:
terry.hagen@cityofrockhill.com
Jonathan Shea
jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com