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There are two things in my life that are extremely important to me. One of
these things is sports and the other is helping people. Basketball has been a
part of my life for many years. Helping people has always been important but
only recently have I been able to combine these two together.
Being a Captain on the Varsity Basketball team in my school is very pleasing
and puts much joy in my life. I love to be able to lead my team on to the court
for big games and show them the right way of doing things. I try to set examples
on and off the court. One example off the court is helping out the disabled kids
in my school. My team and I put together a special basketball game for the
disabled children in my school.
This is only one of the great ways of helping out . I believe it is very
important to help those who are incapable of playing sports. I can pick up a
basketball and play a game at any time I wish. It hurts me to know that some
kids can’t that is why I try my best to make them feel special and show them
that they can play with us too.
At the Jewish Community Center, where I play basketball as well, we have
Hanukah parties for the disabled children. We give gifts out, dance with them
and play games too. It feels great to play with them and show them that they’re
not much different then us, we all just want to have a good time. These events
are truly special in my life and I hope it they are special for the disabled
kids too.
It takes time and patience to help disabled children and I’m glad that
my team, the J.C.C., and I were capable of helping out. Hopefully I can do more
volunteer work or special events in college. Most people don’t want to be
bothered but once you see the smiles on these kids faces you know your doing
something for a good cause and you and the kids feel like you can achieve any
goals you set your heart on.
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