My name is Dawn and I've worked in the athletic training profession for over 20 years. During that time, I've had the opportunity to work with many great college kids, watching them grow and develop into amazing young men and women. Athletic Training can be a very rewarding job, but it isn't always the best paid profession. I currently also work a part-time job and per-diem jobs as well.

Even though it can be a struggle, there are things I like to have in my athletic training room that either aid me in the rehabilitation of the athletes or other non-essential items. Non-essential things would be snack bars, crackers, Gatorade for games...things like that. I use that when they haven't had time to eat before practice etc.

I have used my own money to buy these things for many years, at a financial hardship to myself. I do it because I feel it's necessary and I know they appreciate it. This year, however, I thought I would try this. I figured it wouldn't hurt to see if I could raise any money to put towards what I normally do and if I somehow raise enough maybe I could get something bigger we've been wanting. Who knows!?

If you have it in your heart and are able to give anything, it will be put to good use.

Thank you