Age: 8
Hometown: Colonie
School: Shaker Road Elementary School
Community Involvement: Colonie Little League Challenger program
It can be easy to take for granted our physical and mental capabilities—to forget that the things that come so easily to some don’t for others. But even at 8 years old, Greyson Angley isn’t the kind of person who forgets.
When he heard about Colonie Little League’s Challenger Program, he knew he had to be a part of it. The program, which takes place every year from May to June, is designed for kids ages 5 and up who aren’t able to participate in other divisions of Little League baseball due to physical and mental disabilities. Greyson went to every game he could, pairing up with a buddy each time and assisting them with all things baseball, including rules, catching, and when to run. And he loved every minute of it.
“I like helping out in my community and being able to give kids with special needs an opportunity to do things that they didn’t think they would be able to do,” he says. “It’s important to me that everyone has the same opportunities to do the things they want. When I help someone, they get stronger and better, and that means a lot to me knowing I can help make a difference.”
