St. John's University Athletics
St. John's Softball Gives Back To Community
11/4/2005 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Nov. 4, 2005
QUEENS, N.Y. - The St. John's University softball team has been giving back to the community in a big way. In the last month, the Red Storm has taken part in three charitable events.
To kick off the month's community service outreach, the softball team helped raise $200 for the St. John's Breast Cancer Walk. The entire team was on hand to take part in the walk on Oct. 16., along with other members of the St. John's community.
Next up, the team lent a hand to "Momma's House," a charitable organization designed to help young mothers and their babies. Momma's House places young mothers and their children into homes for approximately one year, giving those mothers the opportunity and support needed to continue to care for their children. The Red Storm spent the afternoon renovating a new home for Momma's House, by painting, cleaning and preparing the house for a new family's arrival.
The team closed out October with its annual trip to the St. Mary's Children Hospital. Each year the Red Storm visits the children of St. Mary's in hopes of giving them a true Halloween experience. Team members dressed up in various costumes for the day-trip and spent one-on-one time with a group of more than 20 kids.
"It feels good to have a chance to give back to the community," said head coach Debbie DeJong. "It's great to see the impact we can have on peoples lives and when you sit back at the end of the day, you realize this is what life is really all about."
For more information on Momma's House, please visit www.bventures.com/mommashouse.html.