Last week, The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF) marked another successful year at its annual gala.
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!Wendy Hilliard, founder of the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation, with honoree Reggie Van Lee, executive partner and managing director of AlixPartners.
“What Wendy Hilliard has done for the young people of this community is incredible,” said Curtis L. Archer, president of the Harlem Community Development Corporation. “This program brings creativity and also confidence, and it’s so very important in a community like Harlem. For young Black and Brown people, it is paramount that they can go out into the world and compete.”
Somer Alston, manager of the gymnastics program at the Harlem Armory, enjoyed meeting sponsors and donors and speaking about the programming, which serves urban youth ages 3–17. In addition to gymnastics, they learn about time management, responsibility, teamwork, leadership, and sustainable health habits. “I’m from Harlem, born and raised, so I love the fact that we give kids from Harlem an opportunity to expand their minds and learn something different,” Alston said.
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