(S28) PT 5 - Helping Out

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Eleven Kendrick-Watts has always been passionate about school systems and the profound impact they have on their communities. Growing up in an underfunded county and dealing with the consequences at his elementary school where underpaid teachers were often forced to serve the roles of educator, counselor, and parent to many children, Eleven knows just how important schools are to people. The schools of Kansas City, Missouri, are highly variable. Many are horribly underfunded and lack the budget to even provide basic school supplies such as pencils and whiteboard markers to classrooms on a consistent basis, which Eleven finds to be ridiculous. He's created a charity drive for the residents of Kansas City and any Coyotes fans elsewhere to assist the schools of Kansas City in their endeavor to improve their budgets, and has also helped lobby legislators for more monetary help for the educators of the area. Recently, he used part of the fund's budget and a sizable amount of his free time now that the season has begun to wind down in an attempt to distribute computers to many of the classrooms of Kansas City. While it seems like a computer isn't as useful to a class as some other supplies could be, it opens more doors to the world than any marker or pencil could, and can also teach useful skills like typing, research, and online communication.

[CmdrWalrus]

As a player in the DSFL I've been blessed with an amazing platform that I can use to improve the lives of others. I would use that platform to help charities and organizations help autism. More specifically I would find ways to help those organizations that provide help - financial, emotional, and therapeutic. There's a lot that families with autistic children have to adjust to. Not only for dealing with their child but also helping others understand their child. They might need therapeutic support themselves. I would want to help them cope and provide the best possible life for their child.

I would like to be a spokesman for whatever organization that would have me. I would raise awareness first, making people aware of the many faces of autism. I would love to have to do meetups with families. Maybe even give them a day or week on vacation to take their mind off of their stress and daily grind.

For families with older children, I would like to create a work transition program or scholarship so their child could eventually transition to providing for themselves. Just as important as would be a program to get families financial help for caretakers, supplies and whatever else they might need to take care of their child.

[yonggarius]

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[overdoo]

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[Thor]

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[Raven]

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[shadyshoelace]

As Dante King closes in on his big moment with the ISFL draft approaching, the spotlight is shining on him more brightly than ever before. Although he has always been a privately charitable person, now is the time to take advantage of his press and raise awareness and funds for causes close to him. Growing up in San Francisco's Mission District, Dante knows of many wonderful charities helping to make an impact in the local community. One that is particularly close to his heart is La Cocina, a nonprofit based out of that very neighborhood with a mission to "cultivate low-income food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their businesses." This wonderful organization provides kitchen space and resources to women of color and women from immigrant communities to turn their informal businesses into sustainable legal operations. In order to help promote La Cocina, Dante has decided to recruit some of his friends from college and DSFL football to participate in a charity exhibition, using their name recognition to draw pledges from donors in the local community and beyond. By using the talent he has most available to him, Dante hopes that he can help to make the world a better place for those who are also seeking to achieve their dreams.

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[puolivalmiste]

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Being an individual who has to live up to certain expectations is scary if you know that you probably can't do achieve those expectations, and as a person in this league, I completely understand that. Mental Health is no joke whatsoever and is not exclusive to one group of people at a time. Many people aren't as concerned about mental health issues with men, but men account for 75% of all suicides. With that, men on average die 6 years earlier than women, and while left unchecked, prostate cancer and testicular cancer rates can skyrocket. Hence, I have used my platform to promote a cause that I truly care about. Movember is one of these causes, as they aim to complete certain objectives this decade; Reduce mental health issues in men, reduce premature death of men by 25% by the end of the decade, and also spread awareness and support those who have testicular or prostate cancer. As an individual who had a rough 2020, I am certainly thankful that these people are out there being the voice for millions that can't be, and my brand in this league is what will help them spread their cause for those who are ignorant.

[MachineEarnedRuns]

I think it is very important to give back to people less fortunate than me. There are so many people out there struggling to make ends meet. Living paycheck to paycheck or not even collecting a paycheck at all. One thing that I have been doing ever since I was in middle school is volunteering for DuPage Pads. DuPage Pads' mission is to end homelessness in DuPage county Illinois. It is more than just offering a pad to sleep on and a fresh hot meal for those in need. It is about a journey to self dependency. Their mission is to listen to the stories of the homeless and help them back on their feet to find self-sufficiency. I like to volunteer my time there every thursday night when I can and I am in my hometown. I like to listen to the stories of those who come through the door and help them by donating my time and giving a portion of my paycheck helping establish permanent housing in the area. I don't want anyone to face the harsh Chicago winters outside without a place to warm up. I am hoping to find something similar so I can start making an impact when I move the the Big Apple as a part of the Silverbacks next season.

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