Will C. Crawford High School, Foundation, INC

From our Coaches... We are already up and running with another cross country season! Our team has welcomed a bumper crop of freshmen, many of whom have been training all summer long, eager to start racing. In a sweet twist, our team is now led in part by our Congolese refugee runners. Four years ago, they were quite literally newcomers to this country. Now, they are using their unique leadership skills to guide this diverse new group of runners, many of whom were born here in San Diego. We are planning on qualifying for the state meet in Fresno as a team as we have for the past 2 years straight. We also plan to CONTINUE to be the team with the highest GPA in Crawford.  UPDATE on our Seniors from last year's team.  All are attending college locally, and two are running for their colleges! Nader Ali is running for CSU San Marcos (along with ‘18 alum Isaq Moabim) Arturo Sandoval is running for City College, and SDSU freshman Ana Moreno will coach a middle school running club at Horace Mann. We couldn’t be more proud of these student-athletes who continue to be leaders and role models for other young people in our community as they pursue excellence at the college level. Thank you for your past donations, without which all of this goodness wouldn’t have happened!  Once again, we are reaching out for support as the season begins. We need money for running shoes and traveling expenses for races out of the county. Thank you in advance for helping to make this team a catalyst of empowerment and positive change in our neighborhood. From Susan "64 : Any donation will help make an impact. If you would be so kind as to forward this to your fellow Colt Supporters we will get this campaign rolling for our dedicated runners.  More information about Will C. Crawford High School, Foundation, INC: We raise money to fund programs for students attending Will C Crawford High School ( 4191 Colts Way San Diego, CA 92115) and scholarships for continuing education as they begin their post-high school adventures.

We have high hopes as we head into the 2018 Cross Country season.  Placing 7th at the State level last year helped us understand the potential we have. The grit of this team is such that, even after losing crucial members that graduated or left the city, we are aiming at winning the State Title this year.  Please help us support this team once more with your financial resources.  Shoes, trip expenses, and healthy snacks are still necessary to fill the gap for our runners, the majority of whom are refugees.  These athletes are required to go to a post-practice tutoring session three times weekly in order to keep up with the demands of school.

Please consider giving in any of the following categories

$100-One pair of running shoes for the season for one runner
$300-All race related travel expenses during the season for one runner
$500-Three hotel rooms for our stay in at Fresno during the State Competition
$1000-Shoes for 10 new team members
$2000-Sponsor the entire season's meals during our academic tutoring time

 

Tlaloc Antonio Venancio-Mancilla
City Heights Runners Coach

It is baseball season at last. Crawford High has a fine history of baseball teams from years when money and support existed. Times have changed and this team of enthusiastic players and coaches could use some gloves, mitts, bases, masks, certified bats, helmets and uniform items. They need support from the community and alumni. 97 percent of our students live below the poverty line and often find it unaffordable to participate in these activities. We love helping them succeed and become good citizens and sportsmen and women. Will C. Crawford High School Foundation and Alumni Association is an all volunteer group with minimal expenses. ALL money donated goes through us to support Will C. Crawford high school.