Please everyone, Take a few seconds to read the following letter from Holyoke High School Head Football Coach Bob Lastowski. This is a great kid who could really use a little help. If you would prefer to donate by check please send an email to [email redacted] and I'll let you know where to send it. Thanks.
Would You Help?
One of my football seniors, Justin White, has been accepted
at Milford Academy for a postgraduate year. He is, first of all, a terrific
kid and a polite and appreciative young man. He is also an All-State, "Super
26" selectee (one of just two wide receivers chosen) and a Division 1 recruit.
Coaches from UMass, Penn State, and other schools have expressed interest.
However, due to a slow start in high school, his overall gpa, combined w/ SAT
scores, has him not yet eligible for an NCAA athletic scholarship. This is the
reason for going the prep school route.
Milford is a one-semester, PG school located in New Berlin,
NY (formerly located in Milford, CT). Its mission is to give student-athletes
in Justin's situation needed academic work and SAT prep while playing perhaps
the toughest "prep" schedule in the country (mostly against college-level
programs). The program AVERAGES 15 Division 1 signings per year, while other
players go D-2, D-3, or juco. And, they enter college for spring semester and
in many cases participate in spring practice. I have done my research and am convinced that
this is a tremendous opportunity for this fine young man.
Justin has been granted financial aid but still must come up
with $15, 565. He lives with his grandmother, who has limited financial means.
He has overcome incredible adversity in his life, and I don't want to see him
"fall through the cracks." This young man has NEVER failed to thank me for
anything I've done for him. He simply needs and deserves a break in life. I
have made a commitment to raise the money so that Justin can take advantage of
this opportunity. In two days I have $2565 committed, meaning I need to come up
with $13,000. Much of this can be spread out over time.
I am, simply and humbly, asking for your help.
This is simply an opportunity to do a very kind thing for a
wonderful young man. Thank you in advance. Justin and I will be forever
grateful for your generosity.
Bob
Lastowski,
Football Coach, Holyoke High
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