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With an average weekly wage of about $107 USD—and basic school supplies like pencils costing nearly $1—many families residing in Jamaica must choose between daily necessities and their children’s education. Over the last 3 years, members of the Wright Knight's team have collected, transported and distributed over 1,200 pounds of school supplies. But the need is even more urgent now due to the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
With an average weekly wage of about $107 USD—and basic school supplies like pencils costing nearly $1—many families residing in Jamaica must choose between daily necessities and their children’s education. Over the last 3 years, members of the Wright Knight's team have collected, transported and distributed over 1,200 pounds of school supplies. But the need is even more urgent now due to the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
Wright Knights player, Alec Hutzelman, talking to the 2nd graders about the math work they are completing.
Wright Knights player, Ian Hutzelman, building a STEM Station with the 5th graders.
Wright Knights player, Jordan Hanscom, showing the students his smartwatch (which they have never seen before).
Today, the conditions at the schools and the surrounding areas are deplorable and are in need of immediate renovation. The schools are infested with black mold, the roofs no longer provide protection from the rain, and the perimeter fences are gone (being torn from the ground by the hurricane).
The school's roof is missing entire boards which cause the roof to leak during storms or rain showers.
In other spots, entire parts of the roof were blown off by the wind.
Surrounding fences were destroyed by the wind, allowing local livestock to frequently wander on to the school’s property.
Through the MVABL "One Love Golf Classic", we aim to raise money to help these schools rebuild in Jamaica and allow students access to much needed educational supplies so they can continue to foster their desire to learn.
In spite of going to school in a building that would be condemned in the US, they show up each day ready to learn.
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