By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Females young and not so young showed up and showed out at MLK Park last Saturday to help bring awareness and support to stomp out cancer.
“Stronger together, we took to the field today for empowerment!” CEO of Cherished Moments non-profit and event coordinator, Lady Sherell, shared. “Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Warriors united, showing the world that hope and strength can never be defeated.”
When the ladies are playing football it is often called powder-puff football. However, these ladies, including Samonah, Oriyana, Savannah and Michelle, Bridgette, Tianna, Shalonda, Yariah, Cursiyah, Keashonna, Takara, Melody, and Jayden – to name some of the ballers that played Saturday – were nobody’s powder-puffs. They could run, throw, catch, and look ”kool” while they were showcasing their skills.
Families and friends cheered for their favorite flag-snatchers as they ran up and down the slightly muddy field.
Under the guidance of Coach Billy, aka “Billy the Kid”, and Latrell “Giving Hands” Brown the ladies were able to compete, have some fun and entertain the curious crowd of spectators.
After the second annual All Flag Football Competition was complete, Dr. Kenny Perkins, an oncologist, reminded everyone about the event’s reason for being as he spoke to the crowd about the importance of health awareness.
Cherished Moments is canceling cancer one football game at a time.
