Brees and Payton support Carver High School athletics
10/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Brees Dream Foundation and Payton's Pay it Foward Foundations jointly contribute $40,000 to help school's sports program.
NEW ORLEANS, LA (September 22, 2009) – The Brees Dream Foundation and Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation have agreed to jointly contribute a total of $40,000 to George Washington Carver High School in the Upper 9th Ward. The Foundations have joined together to cover G.W. Carver High School’s sports operating budget for the next two years.
“There is much more that goes into financing an athletic program than just sporting equipment,” said Brian Bordainick. “It’s the behind the scenes expenses that can decimate a program, and we are very thankful to both Foundations for their support.”
“We are hopeful that this contribution will provide George Washington Carver High School with the opportunity to grow its athletic programs, increasing opportunities for its students to compete and take pride in their school,” said Drew Brees. “You can’t help but be impressed with the passion and hard work that has gone into revitalizing George Washington Carver High School, and we are very pleased to be a part of its success,” added Sean Payton.
Additionally, the Brees Dream Foundation is outfitting all G.W. Carver High School athletes with new uniforms, including everything from swim trunks to running spikes. G.W. Carver High School currently competes in football, volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball and track.
For more information about George Washington Carver High School and its 9th Ward Field of Dreams Project or to give a donation please visit www.9thWardFieldofDreams.com.
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