Subject: Former SBY Client Gets Olympic Chance!
From: "Sasha Bruce Youthwork" <[email-masked]>
To: "" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:04:00 +0000
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** Former SBY Client, Olympian Hopeful !
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A former SBY client has the chance to box (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmvdhFNaNOg)  his way to the 2016 Olympics (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/Events/2015/September/05/Pathway-to-the-Podium-Olympic-Trials-Qualifier-II-for-Elite-Men) ! Fund his trip (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1431469?code=January+2009) through the Darryl Lane Olympic Trials Fund (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1431469?code=January+2009) , and read his story below.

https://vimeo.com/136923810

For Darryl Lane (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnSOkCtMToU) , boxing ran in the family. "My father was a boxer, but I didn't take it seriously until I was 17 and moved to DC. That's when I made it a serious priority."

That's also when challenges began to present themselves in Darryl's life, and one night, he and his father found themselves at a local DC shelter with nowhere else to turn. It was here that a shelter security guard spotted Darryl and gave him a flyer for Sasha Bruce Youthwork (http://sashabruce.org) . "You're too young to be here," she said. In June 2010, Darryl found the Sasha Bruce House (http://sashabruce.org/programs/show/safe-homes/sasha-bruce-house/) , DC's only youth-specific 24 hour emergency shelter.

After he left the Bruce House in September 2010, Darryl's journey would continue to present challenges in finding stable housing; moving between North Carolina and Washington, DC, the difficulty of finding safe and stable living (http://sashabruce.org/programs/safe-homes/) was a constant one. But Darryl's motivation never faltered.

Though he had left the Sasha Bruce House, the support from
SBY Staff (http://sashabruce.org/about/leadership/) continued; Darryl stayed in contact with Charles Dark, the Director of the DC Prevention Center for Wards 5 & 6 (http://sashabruce.org/programs/show/healthy-lives/prevention-center/) . The Prevention Center itself operates out of the Bruce House, which is how Mr. Dark and Darryl met.

When he found out that Darryl was back in DC and needed stable living and a consistent environment, as Darryl says "[Mr. Dark] got me right over and made sure I was connected to TLP ". He found a safe home and consistent support system at SBY's Transitional Living Program (http://sashabruce.org/programs/show/safe-homes/transitional-living-program/)  from February 2012 until April 2013.
When he left TLP, Darryl did so as a successful and motivated participant; and as he continued to seek opportunities through the resources around him, Darryl enrolled in Youthbuild (http://sashabruce.org/programs/show/building-opportunities/youthbuild/) , a Sasha Bruce program that offers job training and workforce opportunities to youth ages 18-24 years old. One of SBY's Career Counselors partnered with Darryl through his time at Youthbuild and--with drive and motivation--Darryl became employed at Harris Teeters.
Through all these challenges in seeking stable living and opportunities, Darryl's love and commitment to boxing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ozgXVzDxk) have remained steadfast. With thirty fights under his belt, he remains undefeated--and humble. "I love what boxing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh03Kwgf1I4) 's done for me. It builds character. It builds heart. It's helped me a lot. People look at me differently. It kept me off the streets and kept me humble."

Darryl is now a 2015 Golden Gloves Champion (http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/2015/03/results-from-this-weekends-washington.html) , and he competes as a 178 lb. Cruiserweight. Gary Russell Sr., Enigma Boxing Gym (https://www.facebook.com/EnigmaBoxingAndFitnessInc)  and Darryl's head coach comments on the excitement, saying that the opportunity Darryl has to compete in the US Olympic Trials (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/Events/2015/September/05/Pathway-to-the-Podium-Olympic-Trials-Qualifier-II-for-Elite-Men) "speaks to the hard work, long hours and commitment [he] puts into the gym." He goes on to speak of the opportunity, but also of the challenge; "[Darryl] has the talent and skills to go all the way, but the lack of funds hinders him from competing". Even with the financial challenges, Darryl is clear; without hesitation, he lays out his goals: "I want to go pro. I'm definitely going to take that step in the next year."

As the SBY Family celebrates this exciting time for one of our own, we also want to support Darryl in this amazing opportunity. Would you consider partnering with us to raise $2000 (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1431469?code=January+2009)  to provide for the hotel and meal costs as Darryl competes from September 5th-12th, in Philadelphia, at the Olympic Trials.

We are so excited to see one of our own get the opportunity to follow a dream at one of the highest levels available, and we hope you will join us (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1431469?code=January+2009)  in this exciting time!

With gratitude,

Lauren Sotolongo (mailto:[email-masked])
Communications Coordinator

*For more information on Sasha Bruce Youthwork's programs and resources, visit sashabruce.org.*
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