Farmingdale State College Lacrosse Team Delivers Holiday Gifts to Children with Disabilities

Community Outreach and Gift Giving

• lacrosse players from Farmingdale State College dedicated their day to delivering holiday presents to children with disabilities.
• 🎁 The team visited People's Ark of Suffolk Elementary School in Bohemia, bringing joy and festive cheer.

The Tradition of Giving

• 🤝 This annual event is a long-standing tradition, initiated by head coach Sean Chamberlain's brother 20 years ago when he was a student athlete at Stonybrook.
• 🎯 The Farmingdale Rams lacrosse team continues this tradition, with players donating three to four gifts each.
• 💖 Players expressed that seeing the children's smiles and happiness is incredibly rewarding and warms their hearts.

Impact on Students and Players

• 🌟 The lacrosse players delivered approximately 100 gifts, creating memorable moments for the students.
• 🎭 For the students, like 16-year-old Chris Leon and 21-year-old Anderson Yumana, the event was filled with happiness and good fun.
• 🎨 As a thank you, Anderson Yumana offered free tattoos to the team, showcasing a reciprocal spirit of appreciation.

The 'Gift of Giving'

• 🎅 The event included a visit from Santa Claus, adding to the festive atmosphere and the magic of the holidays.
• 🗣️ Participants emphasized the joy and fulfillment derived from giving back, with one player stating, "My worst day is their best day."
• ✨ The tradition has been bringing magic both on and off the field for two decades, highlighting the deep-rooted commitment to community service.