I am honored to be a cofounder of The SunBundle, a nonprofit organization that up-cycles athletic gear and provides it to under-resourced youth in Southeast Michigan. As a Division I athlete at a prestigious school like U-M, my teammates and I received more than enough gear, clothing and shoes. Instead of letting high-quality gear sit in our lockers after a season, we found a way to give back to our community through an upcycling program.
What started as a resource distribution channel has grown into structured programming for youth K-12 that includes goal setting, education and mentorship. Our organization removed financial barriers to participating in athletics, improving equity so that youth can learn, grow and develop life skills through sports. I am honored to be part of something so impactful and can't wait to see how our programs continue to grow.