Miami Dolphin Michael Thomas Named Week 7 NFLPA Community MVP
The NFL safety leads “The First Step” initiative mentoring youth in underserved Florida neighborhoods Editor’s Note: The NFLPA Community MVP recognizes players who are making a positive impact in their local communities. Each week, the NFLPA will celebrate one player who recently demonstrated his commitment to giving back and will make a donation to the player’s foundation or cause in support. This week’s #CommunityMVP is Miami Dolphin Michael Thomas who is demonstrating leadership by speaking to at-risk youth of underprivileged communities. October 20, 2015 has a new meaning for Michael Thomas of the Miami Dolphins. The Mayor of Fort Pierce, Florida proclaimed the Tuesday to be Michael Thomas Day and presented the 26-year-old safety with an honorary Key to the City. The pomp and circumstance celebrated something Thomas is innately passionate about – mentorship. Though he has no previous ties to the Fort Pierce community, he drove for more...
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Breaking Down Barriers, One Commissioner at a Time
Antonio Avriett (left), a member of the Boys & Girls Club, gets a high-five from St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky while playing touch football Tuesday afternoon during The First Step in Fort Pierce. Members of the commission, Fort Pierce City Commission and Police Department, as well last the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, were on hand during a visit by Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas. (SAM WOLFE/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS) The look on Sheriff Ken Mascara’s face said it all. Beaming from ear to ear, the sheriff was gang-tackled by a gaggle of four small kids, each grabbing at his legs, during an impromptu game of touch football Wednesday in northwest Fort Pierce. Credits: Article from...
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Boots on the Ground
BOOTS ON THE GROUND Saturday March 15th 8:00 am Join the fun and community as Neighborhood BibleWay Church & Boy Scout Troop 772 “Cleanup Ft. Pierce” Were Comfortable Shoes & Meet Us At 523 North 13th Street for a couple of hours of Companionship, Cleanup, and Community For more information call 772.528.3467...
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772 is More Than an Area Code:
It’s a New Way of Life
View the article at TC Palm: Anthony Westbury: Troop 772 Coverage From TC Palm Troop 772 Goes To Washington Fort Pierce group hopes to rebuild the village one Scout at a time – Thursday, November 21, 2013 New Boy Scout troop is transforming lives already – December 15, 2013 Click here to read more news articles There have been 137 shootings in St. Lucie County this year. Whether it’s a gang initiation, drive-by shooting, drug-related shooting, or whatever the reason, the number is far too high. Despite numerous town meetings, roundtables, and take back the streets marches, shots continue to be fired and the lives of young community members are lost in a wave of unnecessary violence. Gangs are recruiting new members at younger ages than ever before (some report members as young as eight), so it’s important to find other ways for young boys to feel a sense...
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Emmy Award-Winning Fort Pierce Teen Turns Eye To Van Duzer Foundation
By Kevin Canessa Posted November 19, 2013 at 4 a.m. Shannon O’Connor, left, with Shane Burcaw, the man with whom she produced an Emmy Award-winning documentary. FORT PIERCE — For many in the television world, the ultimate goal is to win an Emmy Award. Some achieve it after years of hard work. Most never do. A Fort Pierce Central High School graduate, Shannon O’Connor already has won an Emmy — and she’s only 17. O’Connor graduated Fort Pierce Central early and is about to earn an associate degree in English from Indian River State College. With one Emmy won, she is ready to embark on another film — this time about the Van Duzer Foundation. “I just kind of go with it,” O’Connor said. “I’ve had an interest in film and I was very fortunate.” WINNING THE EMMY A few summers ago, O’Connor helped to produce a seven-minute film...
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Team 8 – Go Greyhound!
October 23rd would have been a normal school day for Christian Medina, Timothy, and Peter Green. But a car accident on the way to school ended Christian’s young life and reminded the entire community that none of us is promised tomorrow. A great kid and passionate baseball player as a member of the LPA Greyhounds, Christian Medina was remembered as polite, funny, kind, and caring. Even in death he was giving, as many of his organs were donated to help others live. Also injured in the crash, twins Timothy and Peter Green continue their recovery, and while everyone whose lives were touched by this tragedy, the families are also struggling financially, without proper insurance coverage, and, as always, the community is coming together to show its love and support. On Wednesday, December 4th, the Van Duzer Foundation will be hosting an evening of celebration for the young trio and...
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