The Calallen Wildcats football team may be gearing up for their biggest game of the year on Friday, but some players are getting a little perspective from the charity work they do.
Heaters for Heroes started just a week ago when David Salinas Jr. of the American Veterans Burial Association heard from a veteran that his heater was failing.
So he brought up the idea of finding and donating space heaters to his son and his son’s friends, who play for the Wildcats football team.
Junior quarterback and outside linebacker David Salinas III said: team.
“Just to help our community when we can. We’re just trying to help our veterans who do a lot for us, so why not do a little for them while on vacation?” Skyler Rubio is a senior wide receiver and safe.
“Young people are our future. .
So far, 15 space heaters have been donated to needy veterans.
“It came at just the right time for them,” said Samuel Juarez, secretary of the National Veterans Burial Association and Chaplin. all right. “
It is hoped that the impact of charity work on young men will grow and more veterans will be helped.
In fact, freshman football player Drayson Gamez donated the heater Thursday night.
“I teach them that there is something else besides football,” Salinas Jr. said. Most kids don’t know what’s out there. “
Salinas said it’s been impressive to see how footballers have stepped up. rice field.
“I hope it means a lot to them,” said Rubio. Anything to help them on vacation and have a better year. “
Salinas Jr. said the fundraiser has no end date. As long as it’s cold and people are in trouble, they’ll go. As the weather warms up, I’ll be back to finding fans for my veterans who need them in hot weather.
The Wildcats face Boerne in San Antonio in the regional finals on Friday night.
If you’re a veteran in need of a heater or want to get involved, Salinas Jr. called his office and told me to mention heaters for heroes. His office number is 361-668. -5715.
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