Buddy Ball

02/08/2026

Today is our final day to register for spring Buddy Ball Baseball. Emails were sent out today to all the parent/guardians that have submitted a player registration form. If you have not registered and you are still interested in playing, then get your form in today on our web page. As with all of our programs, there is no cost to play or participate.
We are also looking for more volunteers. Volunteer forms are also located on our web page.

Non-profit organization supporting recreational sports and leisure activities for individuals with special needs. Registered 501(c)(3) public charity. MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports.

02/03/2026

We appreciate the Long Beach Carnival Association for recognizing Buddy Ball as one of the local organizations they have supported, and for their ongoing efforts to give back to programs serving families along the coast.

As shared in the WLOX story, Buddy Ball is among the organizations that receive some of the Carnival Association’s largest annual donations, support that makes a real difference for our kids and families.

Their commitment to giving back to the community is something worth celebrating. Knowing that our players are part of that legacy of generosity means a great deal to all of us.

https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/02/coast-life-long-beach-carnival-association-still-rolling-after-more-than-60-years/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPuSd9jbGNrA-5JgGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuFJTj4fj3mJ7H5veU654r1xJIBxEx7ErhNiY32jzfWCxztPv6CBU-rC6DzH_aem_KvG93zuai9DnQms01R8-fg

The Long Beach Carnival Association Parade rolls again this weekend. The Carnival association’s work has been part of the community for more than half a century.

01/28/2026

Camp Awesome draw down info if you are interested in helping out our Camp friends...

01/27/2026

Here is another fun day with our friends at A Latte on April 25th.

01/24/2026

Caiden's Corner is starting a new event to promote Autism Acceptance. They are inviting everyone to join in. You can reach out to their organization for more information.

01/24/2026

We canceled our last night of horseback riding back in November due to a horse virus. It was rescheduled for this Monday, January 26th. In case you did not get your notice, it has once again been canceled due to the winter weather. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

01/16/2026

This is a growing non-profit for families with autistic family members in South Mississippi. They have a survey for you to provide input as they continue to grow and provide opportunities for families in our community.

🚨We’ve set a massive goal, and we need your help to reach it.

Caiden’s Corner is planning our next chapter, and we want input from the entire community.

You do not have to have attended one of our events. You do not have to have a child on the spectrum.

If you care about families, inclusion, and community support, your voice matters.

🎯 Our goal is 500 community surveys
🎁 We’ll be selecting several people to receive items from our Caiden’s Corner swag shop
⏱ Takes about 5 minutes

We recently hired a non-profit consultant to help us scale and grow, made possible through a grant from HII. We’re so grateful for that support, and we’re leaning all the way in to serve our community at the highest capacity. That starts with listening.

This survey helps guide the events we host, the support we offer, and how we show up moving forward. Every single response matters.

👉 Check the comments for the survey link

OR

💬 Comment and we’ll DM it to you

Please share this post in text threads, community groups, and local Facebook groups.

Help us reach our goal of 500 completions so we can continue building something that truly serves our community. 💛

01/16/2026

Buddy Ball baseball is starting registration today through February 8, 2026. Guidelines and schedule are posted below. Registration forms for players and volunteers are to be completed online on our web page. For players with special needs ages 5 and over and for volunteers ages 12 and over.
www.msgulfcoastbuddysports.org

01/14/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Samantha Jordan, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center and WLOX-TV for sharing the heart behind Buddy Ball and the families who make it all possible. What started with Mike and Carolyn Smith Crawford 's mission has grown into something truly special for our Gulf Coast community. 💙⚾

What started as a father's effort to include his daughter in sports has become Buddy Sports, a growing Mississippi Gulf Coast nonprofit offering free, adaptive activities for people with special needs.

12/31/2025

🎨 Tonight is our final canvas night with Twisted Canvas for this season of Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports.

What started as paint on a canvas became confidence, friendships, smiles, and moments these kids will carry with them far beyond the studio. Every brush stroke told a story of joy, patience, and belonging. ❤️

We were also celebrated Miss Marissa’s birthday, singing Happy Birthday together and filling the room with laughter and love. 🎶

We are incredibly grateful to Twisted Canvas and Miss Elizabeth Tyner for opening their doors and hearts to our Buddy athletes. This chapter may be closing, but the impact will keep showing up in so many beautiful ways.

Thank you for helping our kids create more than art. You helped create memories ❤️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports ! ⚾🎄❤️

We are incredibly thankful for our amazing volunteers, coaches, families, and ballplayers who make our Buddy Ball community so special. Your time, heart, and encouragement create unforgettable moments filled with smiles, confidence, and joy.

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we look ahead with excitement to an amazing 2026, filled with many Buddy Sports programs designed to bring even more fun, laughter, and happiness to our athletes and families.

From all of us at MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, Merry Christmas and thank you for being part of our family ❤️

12/24/2025

Buddy Ball Christmas smiles, painting Rudolph 🎨 Pure joy, all thanks to these incredible painters ❤️