CYA Football & Cheer Hosts 2nd Annual “Gives Back Day”

By Alisha Yocum

Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Football & Cheer believes what you do on off the field is just as important as what you do on the field. To emphasize this to their athletes, the organization started a day focused on giving back to organizations who are doing great things for our community.

Now in its second year, the teams once again selected organizations that were meaningful to them. The teams then put together raffle baskets as a way to raise funds for the organization they selected. Throughout the day representatives from each of the organizations were recognized as part of the day’s ceremonies highlighting the work they are doing in the community.

Thanks to the CYA athletes, their families and spectators, over $1,000 was raised and donated back to the organizations highlighted in the pictures below.

Representatives of the Mini Pony Football & Cheer present Mary Geouge with a certificate for Helping Hands Caring Hearts.

Representatives from Flag Football & Cheer present Rick Lendowski, a parent and first-responder with a certificate. Proceeds were donated to the Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Representatives of the Girls Flag Team present a certificate to Ed and Karen Schildt with the Thurmont Addiction Commission (TAC).

Representatives from Varsity Football and JV/Varsity Cheer raised funds for the Jake Baker 27 Fund who was not available to accept the certificate.

Representatives of Pony Football & Cheer present Carrie Wiles, breast cancer survivor, with a certificate. Proceeds were donated to the Patty Hurwitz Foundation.

Representatives from JV Football & JV/Varsity Cheer present Eli Tadley, team manager, with a certificate. Proceeds were donated to the Children’s Hospital.