Making dreams come true is what a local non-profit was created to do.
On Sunday, the League of Dreams kicked off the 2014 baseball season, with more than 200 special needs athletes ready to play ball.
The League of Dreams was founded on a simple motto "Every child should have the chance to play."
The organization is in its 8th year, and organizers say participation is up by about 18 percent.
"We have 239 officially registered athletes and over 260 registered volunteers," said Jessica Matthews, League of Dreams.
The league says every special needs athlete is placed on a team, according to their ability.
"Our rookie division are kids with fairly severe disabilities that don't have a lot of their own functions. So, single A, Double A, are moderate disabilities that are below 10 or above 10. Triple A and major leagues are high functioning kids," said Tim Terrio, League of Dreams Founder.
Along with the new season, is also a special rubber diamond.
"That is why we built abilities field, so we have the rubber baseball field so the wheelchairs and walkers can roll more smoothly on them," continued Terrio.
As the season kicks off next week, for many people, it's a time to get together and bring smiles to the baseball field.
"It's a family effort with him, mom, us, my family, uncles, aunts -- so there is a lot more of us to help out with him," said Violet Sandoval.
It was also a special day for coaches. Robin Diggle watched her players get fitted for uniforms.
"I have been able to watch my own kids play sports, so it is really fun see the kids excitement of putting the hats on and going out on the field, getting their equipment, it's pretty exciting," said Diggle.
If you still want to register for the League of Dreams, there is still time.
The deadline is 8 a.m. Monday.
For more information, visit www.ourleagueofdreams.com.
The league also offers other sports like bowling, basketball and swim lessons at different times of the year.