Homeless Woodstock North Player Story...

CGsupporter

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Sep 29, 2009
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http://www.nwherald.com/2015/09/10/...roving-inspiration-to-team-community/afiyzbk/

Just came across this story and not sure what to say, but felt the need to post it. Was out to dinner tonight with my two oldest, who want for nothing and are great kids. They are both over 21 (one in college and one out of college and in the real world) and are out having a good time tonight. We've been very fortunate and in reading this was taken aback by the courage and strength of this young man. I know he is not the only homeless student out there, and I know nothing else about the young man or his father besides what is in the article; but at a time when we are all following and rooting for our either our local teams or our alma maters, reading something like this was a reality check. Football is keeping this young man going and despite his and his family's challenges, he remains positive, dedicated and focused at a time when it would be easy to do just the opposite. I have no doubt that he will succeed in life, and I challenge myself and others on what we can be doing to provide some level of assistance, not just to football players in his situation, but to so many who need help and an opportunity.

Just put some things in perspective and wanted to share.
 

LakeCtyNewt

All-Conference
Nov 13, 2002
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Story gives you goose bumps. We should all have the courage of this young man. Thanks for sharing CG.
 

mchsalumni

All-Conference
Sep 24, 2008
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That will change my perspective today. Much needed positive story in a landscape of negative. Great find.
 

Corey90

All-Conference
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http://www.nwherald.com/2015/09/10/...roving-inspiration-to-team-community/afiyzbk/

Just came across this story and not sure what to say, but felt the need to post it. Was out to dinner tonight with my two oldest, who want for nothing and are great kids. They are both over 21 (one in college and one out of college and in the real world) and are out having a good time tonight. We've been very fortunate and in reading this was taken aback by the courage and strength of this young man. I know he is not the only homeless student out there, and I know nothing else about the young man or his father besides what is in the article; but at a time when we are all following and rooting for our either our local teams or our alma maters, reading something like this was a reality check. Football is keeping this young man going and despite his and his family's challenges, he remains positive, dedicated and focused at a time when it would be easy to do just the opposite. I have no doubt that he will succeed in life, and I challenge myself and others on what we can be doing to provide some level of assistance, not just to football players in his situation, but to so many who need help and an opportunity.

Just put some things in perspective and wanted to share.

Unbelievable story,
Thanks for sharing it with us. It really makes you put things in perspective.
God bless that young man and his father.
 

JCHILLTOPPERS

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May 29, 2001
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compare this story to a few others from earlier this preseason...and you get a huge "what's going on here" moment.

SMH

God Bless young man.
 

Wassup13_rivals219252

All-Conference
Nov 9, 2002
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Everyone who reads this needs to make a donation to "McHenry County’s PADS" no matter how small the donation in honor of Wolfgang Kemp.

Wassup
 

oldfan123

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Jun 20, 2013
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I never thought anything about stuff like this till I read about the kid from Reavis last year and this also is touching
 

CGsupporter

Sophomore
Sep 29, 2009
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Everyone who reads this needs to make a donation to "McHenry County’s PADS" no matter how small the donation in honor of Wolfgang Kemp.

Wassup
Great idea, Wassup! Donated to this charity as it is in my backyard and would encourage everyone to at least make a donation to a similar support group in their own community. As Wassup stated, no amount is too small.

Glad this brought some attention to those less fortunate.