Merry Christmas! This is our first Christmas in the Sanctuary (my new house) I am so thankful for tonight. Today I worked for a few hours and then I had an opportunity to spend an after noon with some PURE CHAMPIONS!
The Champion Academy was started by former NFL Star Roland Williams. His objective was to reach youth in our community and help them learn valuable life skills about how to set and achieve goals, how to function as a member of a team and community. It strives for academic and personal excellence. You can see more of his work at http://championacademyrochester.org/
Out of 250 students there were 4 students that managed to achieve a 4.0 or better in their semester in school. These students have been working tirelessly and living the core values of the Champion Academy. Their living situations vary from having single parents, being raised by family members or other challenges. Some have witnessed great loss - living in one of the most dangerous city's in our country. My very own back yard.
I am so impressed with the resolve these students have had in the face of adversity. As a result of their success they were recognized by Roland Williams and his team, the mayor of our city and the financial institution that I was lucky enough to represent at this event.
Kids who may not have had a Christmas left this event with flat screen t.v.'s, JORDAN SNEAKERS, selfie sticks, Champion Academy swag and COLD HARD CASH! With an opportunity to double their money - IF they chose to invest it into a savings account. (which is where my financial institution came into play)
It was fantastic to see the kids light up with excitement and gratitude.
This is #championliving
- daydreamer
This is absolutely awesome!!! You are the perfect person to be apart of something like this. Hope to see this event for years to come. Roland Williams really is an amazing role model for Rochester, NY youth!!
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