Funded Nov 22, 2016The sweat suits and shooting shirts that were bought with the funds so graciously donated by all of you had a tremendous impact on our team. From the moment we started wearing them to school and traveling to our away games dressed as a team, our players began to bond with each other more and also felt more like a team. We constantly received compliments along our journeys and this type of attention did wonders for my players' self-esteem.
When I first gave them their merchandise, each of my teenage players acted like a child on Christmas. They could not wait to try them on and wear them to school the next day. In fact, most of them wore the suits to school every day. It was really wonderful to see the joy in their faces when they received their gear.
As a teacher in an impoverished neighborhood in Philadelphia, my students are neglected by many things. These small clothing gifts may not seem like a lot to many people, but to my players it made a huge impact. I want to thank you all again, from the bottom of my heart, for making the lives of a group of teenagers from North Philly just a little bit better.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Rogerson