D3 Week Feature: Colonels Assist in the Community
MILTON, Mass. – The Curry College athletic department and its student-athletes strive to be great both on and off the field. A key component to that goal is giving back to the Curry College Community and beyond.
Citizenship and responsibility are Division III attributes. Student-athletes giving back not only adds to the comprehensive learning component of Division III, but also provides a venue for passion and service. As part of Division III Week, we would like to showcase the efforts Colonels have made on the local community.
Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct a type of outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment; athletic experience; or leadership/community service/campus involvement.
"At Curry, from the very first day we recruit student-athletes to become Colonels, they understand the importance of giving back to the community; both on campus and off," said Athletic Director Vinnie Eruzione. "Whether it's helping with first-year student move-in, a campus clean-up, or volunteering with many different organizations across the town of Milton and beyond, our student-athletes realize that helping others is a central part of being a Colonel. Our involvement with Team IMPACT, the Special Olympics, Milton Foundation for Education, local hospitals, and many cancer-related organizations over the years means a lot to our athletic department staff, coaches, and students. I'm extremely proud of all of our teams and how truly selfless all of our student-athletes are."
Below are a list of community service projects completed and/or organizations impacted by Curry College student-athletes for the 2019-20 academic year:
Anti-bullying Street Hockey Clinic w/ Hockey Cares and DAJ Hockey
Boston Bear Cubs – Mass. Special Hockey Program
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Junior Huskies Skill Nights
CCC SAAC Conference-Wide Food Drive
Curry College Open Houses
Curry College Sock Drive
Cancer Awareness Games
Dig Pink Game
Day on the Court, MFE
Lacrosse for Life
Martin Richard Foundation in partnership with Boston Bruins Foundation
Milton Foundation for Education (MFE)
Milton Learn to Skate Program
New Student Move-in
Play with Pride Initiative – United Soccer Coaches
Skate with the Colonels
Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
Spirit Day
St. Jude's Hospital Fundraiser
Susan G. Komen More Thank Pink Walk
Stoughton Youth Lacrosse Clinic
Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT Game Day Gala
Tenacity
Volleys Against Violence
Winter Youth Baseball Clinics
Youth Hockey Nights
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