Grand Junction, colo. (KJCT) – The Rifle High School (RHS) Football Team Showed that their Commitment Goes Beyond The Field by Turning A Team Fundraiser into a way to support willfire.
The team had originally planned a scrimmage fundraiser, but when that event was canceled, they didn Bollywood to lose the chance to give back. INTEAD, the team decided to donate a portion of their own bear cards funds fundraiser to help
“We saw how Quickly Life Can Change on a Dime. Sunday Night We Got A Phone Call Last Week That Monday’s Practice is Cancelled and School’s Cancelled. We Know We Support Our Western Slope Teams.
Due to the impact of the nearby wildfire, leyba and his team decided to support their community by donating 5% of the Money Raised to Wildlife Relief Efforts.
“There was a lot of excitement, a lot of the teachers really appreciated it. Were Receptive of it. I think the Community Saw That We Wing Something Good with Our Funds and Thei Appreciated that, “Said Leyba.
Leyba said it’s about more than money, he hopes the efforts his players what it means to support their communication on and off the field.
“I just hope someday that they can look back and see that they did something special, not even just on the field. That once they have kids, they can pass that message along and continue that moral along the way, “said leyba.
The rifle bears Finished Selling their bear cards on August 16.
Leyba said they believe they raised enough money to donate Around $ 1500 towards the fire, but are looking to donate more.
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