Mrs. Strausbaugh 1st Hour Giving Back to Communities in Need Introduction Mrs. Strausbaugh 1st Hour Giving Back to Communities in Need

Article Title Olympian Lends a Hand

Article Source Time For Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/news/olympian-lends-hand/42611

Summary Tina Charles is a USA Basketball Olympian who assisted in getting the funding from two charities to build a new school for the children in Ganale, Africa. The school was completed in the Spring of 2012 and educates up to 150 students with three classrooms and adult literacy classes at night. Tina Charles shows the importance of working hard and the opportunities on the court in London, England as well as off the court in Ganale, Africa.

Reaction When I read this article, I was proud of the people representing our country in the Olympics. Giving back to communities in need is necessary to keep educational opportunities for all people in our world. Tina Charles is an example of a positive role model. It is inspiring to read what famous athletes can do with their professional contacts and charitable organizations. This event makes me want to give back to my own community more frequently than I have previously done.

World Impact Tina Charles gave the children in this African community an opportunity for a better life, which impacts the greater good. Tina got involved with charitable organizations to make a bigger impact with more funding. This is an example of one person building awareness to other world communities in need. This school will benefit a whole group of people making a better world. Literacy is connected to successful adults and communities.