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Preparing Today's Student Athletes for Tomorrow
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Preparing Today's Student Athletes for Tomorrow
About Athletes For Life
Suicide Spike Strikes Pine Ridge "Hope to Sorrow"
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
“People need to know, so God’s people can pray. Not just ‘help them more’ prayers, but [a] spiritual warfare type of praying so that we can see the stronghold of suicide broken and true hope breakthrough.”
A chronic ailment among
Native Youth throughout the United States.
According to the Aspen Institute,
between 11- 20% of Indigenous Youth
attempt suicide each year, a rate of
2.5 times higher than the national average.
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
Athletes for Life is comprised of former Coaches and Players whose combined experiences confirm that football was instrumental to their individual successes.
The Founders and Directors of Athletes for Life know, from personal experience, the vital impact of youth sports participation. Specifically, football can provide the experience of establishing a shared vision, working as a high-performing team toward a common goal, and the tools to transition to adulthood.
Former "Utes" Spread Hope at Pine Ridge Reservation
The Ute Tribe & University of Utah Support Each Other
Former "Utes" Spread Hope at Pine Ridge Reservation
Despite desolation and dire conditions,
hope is emerging on the reservation in the form of an annual football camp organized to help
Pine Ridge High School.
Since 2017, Former Utah football players
Hank Mondaca (1982-1985)
Dave Cullity (1985-1986)
and Jeff Reyes (1980-1983)
have worked tirelessly to gain the trust of the youth on the reservation through their non-profit organization.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. Thank you in advance!
