After winning my first Gold Olympic medal in 1992, I was honored with having the Sweetwater High School football / track field named "The Gail Devers Stadium." I have always promised to make a difference wherever I go. My Foundation has embarked on several projects including; The Club Force 5 week project with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Annual Walk for Health (Atlanta) and scholarship awards for graduating high school seniors nationwide. This year, the Foundation is engaged in Gail Devers Fast Trak. A project that will upgrade our high school track and field to a polyurethane surface and replacing the grass with a synthetic turf, giving the students of National City a sense of pride. This effort has sparked the interest of many Sweetwater alumni, as well as community members nationwide. My feelings are very strongly about giving back to a community that is so receptive. The philosophy of "if you build it, they will come", will be realized. In an impoverished area, we will empower the people of the community to control their own destiny by giving the means to create revolving community revenue and community pride, which will put them on the map forever.
The Gail Devers Fast Trak Project is very dear to my heart. The community is very supportive of my career, sports for academic-minded athletes. But we can use your support. The project has a current cost estimate of over 1.5 million dollars. Every penny counts so we are reaching to everyone who can give something to make a difference in the world.
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Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Mailing address: Gail Devers Foundation Att: GDFT 1626G Sweetwater Road #170 National City, Ca 91950-7693 gdft@gaildeversfoundation.com |
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