Number of Participants: 16
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $2,227
Event Type: Veterans & Military Families
Activity: Girls Lacrosse
School: Elwood/John Glenn High School
Date: January 29, 2026
Location:
John Glenn High School
Elwood Road, Huntington
NY
About:
The John Glenn Girls Lacrosse team recently demonstrated the true meaning of teamwork and service by coming together for a meaningful Veterans’ Valentine’s Day initiative.
As part of their team bonding efforts, the student-athletes created heartfelt messages and gestures of appreciation to honor veterans serving our country. Their thoughtful outreach helped bring encouragement and gratitude to those who sacrifice so much, while also strengthening the bonds within their own team.
Projects like this highlight how athletics can be a powerful platform for building character, leadership, and community connection. By taking time to give back, the John Glenn players showed that success is measured not only by wins on the field, but also by the positive impact they make beyond the game.
Through their compassion and commitment to service, the team helped make Valentine’s Day a little brighter for veterans — reinforcing the idea that when student-athletes work together for a greater cause, everyone benefits.
