By Nichole Cerimele | Executive Director
A little over three years ago KEEN New York started with an one hour sports program and just three athletes. Today, we serve 160 children in three programs (Manhattan sports, the Bronx sports and Manhattan swim). We were able to achieve this because of you, so I wanted to share a couple of thank you's from our parents:
"We want to thank you for the wonderful swimming program... My son cannot walk, but for the first time I see him kicking his legs in the water as well as attempting to paddle with his right hand. He is equal in the water: no wheelchair, no braces or boundaries that set him apart from others. Harry's laughter can be heard clear across the pool."
“I wanted to thank you again for Saturday! The kids had so much fun. Daniela said it was the best day ever! Andrew was exhausted Saturday night from all the playing and laughing. I’m so glad there was space for both of them."
For us to continue our mission, we need your help again. Our birthday wish is to expand the swim program to include an addition 35 children. Any amount will get us that much closer to helping a KEEN athlete learn the joy of swimming.
From the athletes, the coaches and the parents- thank you for all you do for KEEN New York!
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