Journal

Journal #1 After speaking to Mr. Rodoff about being my mentor, I asked him where he thought I should send the athletic equipment that I collect. He suggested that I email Mr. Hackney and find out what South Philadelphia High School is in need of. Mr. Hackney was thrilled with the idea of receiving the equipment and said that he will check with his Athletic Director to find out what they are in need of. The next step after receiving word of what Mr. Hackney's school needs is to set a date for the collection and begin to make flyers and a video.

Journal #2 As of right now, I am still waiting for Mr. Hackney to get back to me on what sports equipment South Philadelphia High School is in need of. Once he responds, I will be able to pick a date for collection and get the word out to people in the community.

Journal #3 Mr. Hackney has still not emailed back about the sports equipment yet. However, I have drafted a flyer for the event.

Journal #4 I emailed both the secretary of the school as well as Mr. Hackney, and continued working on the flyer.

Journal #5 Mr. Hackney emailed me back about with an equipment list; however, the only thing on it I would possibly be able to collect are badminton rackets. I replied and told him that I was looking more to collect equipment for the sports teams, and am waiting on a reply. This is the list he sent me:

Journal #6 Mr. Rodoff was contacted by John Benci, the Public League Sports Chair, who is trying to start lacrosse teams at South Philadelphia HS and Simon Gratz-Mastery Charter. They are in need of equipment, so I am now only collecting lacrosse equipment to donate to these schools. I have already gotten 72 brand-new pairs of goggles and have emailed Longstreth, Wave One, the coach of the Mount, and the coaches of both the Spartan Boys and Girls' Lacrosse Clubs.

Journal #7 So far, I have collected about 70 pairs of goggles, 6 sticks, and 3 stick bags. Also, I have been in contact with Coach Jen Duck who is collecting equipment from the "Philly" lacrosse clubs to give to me. All the parents of the Spartan Girls Lacrosse team have also been notified about the collection and so far, a few have responded saying that they have things to donate.

Final Journal Ultimately, my project was a success. I was able to collect 73 pairs of goggles (each of which run about $60-65), 9 sticks, 3 stick bags, 1 goalie helmet, 1 chest protector, and 1 pair of goalie pants. Also, I am still waiting to collect from Coach Duck, who has reached out to the Mount as well as the Philly club teams. This equipment will definitely help both South Philadelphia HS and Simon Gratz-Mastery Charter. As soon as I get Coach Duck's equipment I will drop the equipment off with John Benci, the Public League Sports Chair.