Buffalo Bills Support Local Schools in Launching Girls’ Flag Football Programs
Written by Site Hub on February 6, 2025
Several Rochester-area schools are receiving funding from the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to introduce Modified Girls Flag Football at the middle school level this spring. Schools benefiting from the initiative include Canisteo-Greenwood, East Lower School, Loretta Johnson Middle School, Greece Olympia and Odyssey, Our Lady of Mercy, Rochester Prep, and Young Women’s College Prep.
The foundations have committed $260,000 over the next three years to support the growth of girls’ flag football in local schools. Greece Central School District has already confirmed receiving $3,000 to enhance their program, which has seen overwhelming interest from students.
“This generous funding helps ensure that student-athletes have the resources they need to fully engage in this fast-growing program,” said Ray Istas, director of athletics for Greece Odyssey and Olympia.
Our Lady of Mercy’s Dr. Susan Penepent expressed gratitude, emphasizing that the funds will cover equipment, coaching staff, and training, further strengthening their existing varsity program.
The funding aims not only to expand athletic opportunities for young women but also to cultivate leadership skills and confidence through sports.
Source: Rochester First
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