Charmaine has applied to attend Nike Basketball Camp - Day this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Charmaine
Charmaine
Interest:
Athletics
Grade:
10th
School:
Uncommon Charter High School
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Successfully funded on May 5th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$565 raised
$0 to go
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Charmaine
Charmaine's Story

My passion is basketball.

Basketball became my passion when I saw how happy it made me. It started out as an activity to do after school but soon developed into something I really love. Basketball has helped me get through many of the obstacles in my personal life. My grandma passing away was the hardest time in my life, but every time I got the chance to bounce that orange Spalding ball, I allowed myself to block everything out.

Attending Nike Basketball Camp will help me polish my skills and become better at the sport--there are always areas for improvement. Looking at the program, I noticed that it would also give me an opportunity to meet other kids who have the same interests as me. This will allow me to gain self-confidence by pushing me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to trust my new teammates.

Eric
A Note from Mr. Washington, Charmaine's Coach

"During Charmaine's physical education class, she would always ask to play basketball with the young men because she never liked being placed with the young ladies. As I watched Charmaine play, she never backed down because they were boys. This is the same passion and effort she brings to the games during the season.

I've been teaching and coaching basketball for over fifteen years, and I've never met a young lady with as much commitment as Charmaine. She's always asking questions about basketball and how she can become a better player. Charmaine is a natural leader and all around team player. She would no doubt be an asset to Nike Basketball Camp."

Campaign Activity
Charmaine
Charmaine posted an update
October 1
Nike Camp!

The program I attended for Wishbone is Nike camp and it was a wonderful experience for me. I got to meet new people from different places and also get to experience the enjoyment of having intensive training on something I love to do, which is play basketball. I learned to get out my comfort zone and do my best at something because that is the only way you can get better. I was intimated by the level of dedication that the other girls had at first, so it kind of made me uncomfortable. But after the second day, I was up for the challenge and I did my very best to keep up my grit. I really loved the experience, it made me realize the person I am and the person I'm destined to be. Thank you for this opportunity .

Charmaine
Charmaine posted an update
June 30
Excited for Nike camp!

I attend Nike camp on Sunday, which is only a few days away. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I am nervous because it is new for me, and I hope that the training is not something that I usually do so I can actually learn from the program. I am also excited because I get to travel out of New York and meet new people and do something that I actually love to do, which is to play basketball!

Charmaine
Charmaine posted an update
June 22
Can't wait for Nike Basketball Camp!

I really want to take a moment to thank you for granting me the chance to participate in something I'm really passionate about at the summer program at Nike Camp. I'm truly thankful for your consideration and merciful act. My dream is to become a professional woman basketball player and then expand to coach high school girls' basketball players who see basketball in their future like me right now. I have faith that this program will exemplify dedication and hard work, which would be a benefit for me when it comes to reaching my dream. Thank you, everyone, immensely! I would not possibly be able to do this without you taking the time to donate.

Success! Mr. Washington helped Charmaine raise $565
May 5
Anonymous donated $492
May 5

I was close to my grandmother too... She always supported me in my career and would pray w me to be able to live my dreams. When she passed away I thought I would never smile again - but I know she is in Heaven smiling and bragging to the other Angels about her grand baby! I say this to you to encourage you to keep going for your dreams ... Your grandmother is right there rooting you on - make her proud! and I bet she is up there bragging about you too! Love you sis!

Anonymous donated $73
May 1
Eric
Mr. Washington started this campaign
May 1
Charmaine
Charmaine was accepted into Wishbone!
February 11