Happy Holidays!!
The Holiday season is here! We, at Dig 4 Kids, want to wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
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Letter from Albert Hannemann
(Vice President & Program Director)
When Eric asked me to join him to create the "Digging
Education" program for the Dig For Kids Foundation in 2000
(right beforeheading to Sydney to win the Gold medal), I jumped at the
opportunity. I was
excited to be able to put something together that would really impact kids in a
positive way.
I too, grew
up in an underserved community and I wish I had the opportunity to attend an after
school mentoring program like Dig for
Kids. Our goal is to provide a safe place for kids to improve their study habits and set
college goals. We introduce them to the sport of volleyball, improve
their physical fitness levels and knowledge of nutrition. D4K also teaches them
the importance of working together with their peers, and most
importantly, to dream big and be positive assets in their communities.
I am very proud of our accomplishments and how far we have
come as a program. We have taught hundreds of children that they can
succeed at anything they put their minds to. We have provided 16 college
scholarships and expect this number to increase significantly as the program
expands.
I am
consistently rewarded by the smiles on the kids
faces as they walk into
our classroom each week.
This is what keeps me motivated to continue to provide and improve Dig For Kids year
after year. Please help us in our quest to enhance these
children's chances to succeed in life.
Thank you,
Albert Hannemann
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