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Councilman Secures $3,500 Donation To Help Young Athletes
Shown from left to right at the check presentation are: Mark Sofia, former PAL Executive Director; Shelton Gilyard, Coach and Football Committee Mem- ber; Frank Reddick City Councilman, District 5; and David Harris, Coach and Football Committee Member. Steve Bynum, Jr., Bucs President; and Darrell Taylor Parks and Recreation Coordinator are not shown in the photograph.
Councilman Frank Reddick is shown with members of the PAL Football Team.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
For many years, the Po- lice Athletic League has provided a safe and healthy environment for children and teenagers. The pro-
gram offers after school care as well as a summer program.
Youngsters attending the facility also have the opportunity to participate in football and cheerlead- ing. However, recently City
Councilman Frank Reddick is shown with PAL Cheerleaders.
Councilman Frank Reddick learned that some parents couldn’t af- ford to pay registration fees, Councilman Red- dick decided to help.
He successfully ob- tained the funding neces- sary through a private donor to help the young athletes in need. The pres-
entation of the check took place on Saturday, Septem- ber 23rd.
“It was my pleasure to help bring the two parties together to benefit the young people in the Police Athletic League (PAL) pro- gram,” Councilman Red- dick said.
He further stated that
the PAL serves as coaches and mentors who teach the youngsters safety and good decision-making skills. More than 500 students are enrolled in the program.
PAL also works in con- junction with other not-for- profits to provide athletic, educational, and recre- ational development.
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