Community Rallies After Maple Shade Youth Baseball Player Injured

A 12-year-old baseball player, Xavier Taylor, from Maple Shade, was hit by an errant throw and collapsed on Tuesday night.

Taylor needed to be airlifted to Cooper Hospital, where he is currently being treated.

At this time, the Maple Shade Cal Ripken League is getting great support from Cal Ripken League offices, the local authorities, the mayor's office, the Township managers, and the Maple Shade Police Department chaplain.

How You Can Help: Meal Train and Contributions

There is a link to help the family that has been set up by the Maple Shade community during this difficult time.  They are asking the community to come together and support them during this incredibly difficult time.

As many know, our baseball family is hurting right now. As we continue to pray and wait for Xavier to recover and come home, we are asking our community to come together and support the Taylor family during this incredibly difficult time. Please see the link below for how you can help.

Any help, support, prayers, or contributions would mean so much to them right now.

Prayer Vigil Details for Xavier Taylor

There will be a prayer vigil with Pastor Vince and Pastor Greg on Thursday night, May 28 at 7:30 at the Maple Shade Baseball field, 440 South Fellowship Road in Maple Shade, and all are welcome to attend to help support the Taylor family.

Event Time, Date, and Location