The Sailfish Women鈥檚 Basketball team turned out in force to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by volunteering Saturday at the .
The student-athletes, joined by a few 海角在线 staff members, were among a group of 150 volunteers who assembled 600 preparedness kits for veterans, seniors and families impacted by natural disasters and house fires. The kits included essentials, as well as games to help prepare children for coping with such events. The preparedness fair was Saturday morning at the Greenacres Community Center.
海角在线鈥檚 involvement came as a result of an ongoing partnership with the United Way, said Director of Workship Nathan Chau.
鈥淚t was great that we were able to participate and have more students involved,鈥� he said.
The 9-11 Day of Service was a kickoff to the United Way鈥檚 Days of Caring Volunteer Series. encourages Americans to volunteer as a way to pay tribute to those killed and injured on Sept. 11, 2001.
