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As Season Nears, Women’s Basketball Finds Time To Give Back
10/30/2012 2:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
As the start of the 2012-13 season moves closer with each day, the Murray State women's basketball season has been as busy off the court as they have been on the court getting ready for the Nov. 9 season opener.
Over the past few weeks, the Racers have immersed themselves in the community, giving what little time they have between school work and practice to a community that gives so much to them.
“Giving back is important, because the university would not be here if it were not for the community,” said senior guard Mariah Robinson. “If we don't do our part within the community, how can we expect them to supports us. For the four years we are here, Murray is our home away from home and it is important to return to it all it has given us. We don't just do community service because our coaches and administration tell us too; we do it because it is the right thing to do. You should always look to serve, instead of just wanting to be served.”
During the recent fall break, the team spent time at Murray Elementary with the Kid's Company program, providing activities for 20-30 children. Some of the activities included making cookies, painting, playing with the program's iguanas and doing outdoor activities to keep the children active during their time away from school.
The Racers also travelled to north Calloway Elementary where they read stories to the students as a group and spent time reading to them individually, as well.
The latest project was heading over to Spring Creek Health Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center to play “BINGO” with the residents. Some 30 residents were on hand to participate, as the Racers helped them play and helped others foster their competitive spirit by playing against them.
"Giving back to the community that supports them and has given them so many blessings is one of the most important things our student-athletes do during their time at MSU,” said head coach Rob Cross. “As we spend time investing in the city of Murray and the surrounding area we receive much more in return. Our service projects help teach our student-athletes important life and leadership skills while giving them an opportunity to grow as a team while connecting with the community. Serving also provides proper perspective to our players as they face the things that they consider to be challenges. After four years of serving the community they leave Murray State prepared for a successful life with a true understanding of what things really matter."
On Thursday, the Racers will join with the men's team in travelling to Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah for a meet & greet and autograph session. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
Over the past few weeks, the Racers have immersed themselves in the community, giving what little time they have between school work and practice to a community that gives so much to them.
“Giving back is important, because the university would not be here if it were not for the community,” said senior guard Mariah Robinson. “If we don't do our part within the community, how can we expect them to supports us. For the four years we are here, Murray is our home away from home and it is important to return to it all it has given us. We don't just do community service because our coaches and administration tell us too; we do it because it is the right thing to do. You should always look to serve, instead of just wanting to be served.”
During the recent fall break, the team spent time at Murray Elementary with the Kid's Company program, providing activities for 20-30 children. Some of the activities included making cookies, painting, playing with the program's iguanas and doing outdoor activities to keep the children active during their time away from school.
The Racers also travelled to north Calloway Elementary where they read stories to the students as a group and spent time reading to them individually, as well.
The latest project was heading over to Spring Creek Health Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center to play “BINGO” with the residents. Some 30 residents were on hand to participate, as the Racers helped them play and helped others foster their competitive spirit by playing against them.
"Giving back to the community that supports them and has given them so many blessings is one of the most important things our student-athletes do during their time at MSU,” said head coach Rob Cross. “As we spend time investing in the city of Murray and the surrounding area we receive much more in return. Our service projects help teach our student-athletes important life and leadership skills while giving them an opportunity to grow as a team while connecting with the community. Serving also provides proper perspective to our players as they face the things that they consider to be challenges. After four years of serving the community they leave Murray State prepared for a successful life with a true understanding of what things really matter."
On Thursday, the Racers will join with the men's team in travelling to Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah for a meet & greet and autograph session. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
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