Good Sports, a national nonprofit organization, and auto insurance company GEICO have teamed up to expand the sports program at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston, MA. The program will be provided with a variety of sports equipment, including basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and playground balls.
“Activities like team sports are important for children as they learn lessons about commitment, teamwork, character, time management and sportsmanship,” said Seth Ingall, GEICO regional vice president. “These lessons can’t be learned without proper equipment, and we’re pleased to partner with Good Sports to help support the efforts of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club.”
The donation is part of an ongoing community partnership between Good
Sports and GEICO that will help bring new equipment and resources to
youth sports organizations in Massachusetts throughout 2012 and 2013.
“When different groups partner together for kids, only good things happen,” shared Father John Nazzaro, executive director of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. “I would like to thank GEICO and Good Sports for helping us facilitate a safe and fun environment for these kids to play after school and during the summer.”
“Our goal is to ensure all kids have the opportunity to engage in sports and fitness and all the benefits that go along with those opportunities. We are excited to partner with GEICO to make this donation to the Salesian Boys and Girls Club in East Boston as we believe this donation will give more kids a chance to participate,” said Christy Keswick, chief operating officer at Good Sports.
