NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Continuing the mission of Niagara University’s commitment to community service, the Niagara University Department of Athletics spent this week preparing and delivering meals to families for Thanksgiving.
NU athletics participated in the annual “Thankful Thanksgiving” which is organized by Sam Giancola, Niagara University’s Academic Counselor for Student Athletes. “Thankful Thanksgiving” provides meal baskets to families during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Several teams, including hockey, women’s lacrosse, softball and men’s soccer, adopted families and delivered their baskets to them directly.
“It’s a pleasure to participate in the Thankful Thanksgiving again this year,” said men’s soccer assistant coach Miguel Rodriguez. “Being a part of Niagara athletics, we owe a lot to our community and during the holiday season this is a gesture of our thanks to them.”
On Thanksgiving Eve, Niagara University President Rev. James Maher, C.M., Director of Athletics Simon Gray, men’s basketball head coach Chris Casey and his team volunteered at the Community Missions in Niagara Falls. They prepared meals, sorted toy donations and distributed meals to families.
“Every day before practice starts, coach says we’re very fortunate, so people in positions like the positions we’re in should be able to help people who are less fortunate,” said sophomore guard Emile Blackman.
Source: http://purpleeagles.com/news/2014/11/27/Gen_1127144959.aspx
