Basketball

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There are two things in my life that are extremely important to me.
One of these things is sports and the other is helping people. Basketball
has been a part of my life for many years. Helping people has always been
important but only recently have I been able to combine these two together.
Being a Captain on the Varsity Basketball team in my school is very pleasing
and puts much joy in my life. I love to be able to lead my team on to the court
for big games and show them the right way of doing things. I try to set examples
on and off the court. One example off the court is helping out the disabled kids
at the 92nd street Y that I go to. My AAU team and I put together a special
basketball game for the disabled children at the 92nd street Y. This is only
one of the great ways of helping out . I believe it is very important to help those
who are incapable of playing sports. I can pick up a basketball and play a game
at any time I wish. It hurts me to know that some kids can’t that is why I try my
best to make them feel special and show them that they can play with us too.
At the 92nd street Y, where I play basketball as well, we have parties
for the disabled children. We give gifts out, dance with them and play games too.
It feels great to play with them and show them that they’re not much different then
us, we all just want to have a good time. These events are truly special in my life
and I hope it they are special for the disabled kids too. It takes time and patience to
help disabled children and I’m glad that my team, the 92nd street Y, and I were
capable of helping out. Hopefully I can do more volunteer work or special events in
college. Most people don’t want to be bothered but once you see the smiles on these
kids faces you know your doing something for a good cause and you and the kids feel
like you can achieve any goals you set your heart on.
I feel that helping people aroun...