SWEPCO employees volunteered as buddies during Miracle League of East Texas' first games of the season on April 12 at Lear Park in Longview, Texas. Several volunteers included members of SWEPCO's own softball team in Longview -- The Day Burners.
Longview, Texas – April 12, 2025 – Today, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) employees took to the field as enthusiastic volunteers at the Miracle League of East Texas’s opening game of the season at Lear Park in Longview. SWEPCO employees volunteered as "Buddies" during the game, helping special needs children and ensuring they had a fantastic time. Their involvement highlighted the importance of community efforts in creating joyful experiences for all children.
Mark Robinson, SWEPCO's External Affairs Manager, expressed his pride, saying, “We were excited to see our employees getting involved and supporting the Miracle League. Watching the kids enjoy baseball and make lasting memories was truly special.”
The Miracle League is dedicated to providing children with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an inclusive and supportive environment. With the hard work of the founding Board of Directors and community support, the Miracle League of East Texas has developed a fantastic facility at Lear Park Sports Complex.
Not only did the SWEPCO employees cheer on the players at the opening game, but they also presented a check representing a $3,000 grant from the SWEPCO Foundation to support scholarships for children with disabilities. The grant covers athlete scholarships, ensuring that every participating child receives a jersey, ball cap, and trophy at the end of the season.
Tesa Wilson from the Miracle League shared, “The support from the SWEPCO Foundation was incredible. Their support allows us to keep our mission alive, making baseball accessible for every child.”
Customer Services Coordinator Associate Twila Dunlap assists a player during a Miracle League Baseball game on April 12 at Lear Park in Longview, Texas.
The event was a heartwarming reminder of the impact of community service and the importance of making sports accessible to all kids.
The SWEPCO Foundation, part of the American Electric Power Foundation, awards grants within communities served by SWEPCO. The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) and its operating subsidiaries, including SWEPCO. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives in communities served by AEP and initiatives outside AEP’s 11-state service area. As an independent, non-profit philanthropic organization, the Foundation is funded solely through shareholder dollars.
The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and by meeting basic needs for emergency shelter, affordable housing and the elimination of hunger. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, promote healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and civic vitality.