Local Arlington non-profit
changes student athletes' lives in three years since inception
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Getting the XOXO Reece
scholarship was a big deal for me and my whole team. With the
scholarship's help, I was able to afford to travel and compete at
Fargo and Duals. It helped advance
my wrestling so much during my senior year and was one of the
deciding factors in my continuing wrestling into college. The XOXO
Reece scholarship changed the game for me in so many ways." –Jalynn
Patino
"With the scholarship's help, I was able to
afford to travel and compete at Fargo and Duals. It helped advance my
wrestling so much during my senior year and was one of the deciding
factors in my continuing wrestling into college." –Jalynn
Patino
XOXO Reece–an Arlington-based
501c3 nonprofit focused on providing support through scholarships
to help girls and boys achieve their dreams–will host its 3rd
annual "Reece's Birthday Bash" on Sunday,
Sept. 1. Reece was a competitive gymnast, honor roll
student, and beloved daughter, sister and friend. Her life was cut
tragically short when she died at 14 due to an unexplainable brain
hemorrhage. Determined to keep her spirit alive, this event–which
will be held on what would have been her 17th birthday–will raise
funds to provide scholarships for 10 gymnasts to compete, including
entry fees and other competition-related costs, such as travel and
lodging. In 2023, XOXO Reece supported 4 gymnastics scholarships;
19 wrestlers sponsored for club wrestling freestyle/Greco Roman
season; 18 wrestlers sponsored for summer camps; an initiative to
bring D1 Wrestling to Texas;
medical bills for a former wrestling team member, and much
more.
When: Sunday, September 1, 2023,
3:00pm until 9:00pm
Where: Firehouse Gastro Park; 321 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie 75050
What: Funds raised through a virtual silent auction will provide
scholarships for
gymnasts to compete in upcoming events. Bidding opens August 25 at
http://www.32auctions.com/xoxoreece2024.
Gymnasts who would like to apply for the scholarship can fill out
an application form at https://www.xoxoreece.com/scholarships.
Attendees can expect food and drinks, live music, pop-up shops and
a few special
competitions.
Why: XOXO Reece formed to honor the life and legacy of
Reece Shepard by supporting the
missions she was passionate about, which were God, family and youth
sports. We are 100% donation-based and 100% volunteer-run.
"My family was going through a really tough time financially, so
getting this scholarship meant the world to us. Receiving this
scholarship allowed me to continue to pursue my love for
gymnastics. Gymnastics was Reece's passion, and it makes me smile
to know that the money raised in her memory is helping others enjoy
the sport she loved so much. This scholarship has truly made a
difference in my life, and I know it will do the same for others."
--Rachel Hoar
For more information, visit xoxoReece.com or
https://linktr.ee/xoxoreece.
Donations: For more information about the event and to donate to
the silent auction, contact xoxoreece@gmail.com.
For media requests or to schedule an interview contact
Shawna McGregor at
shawna@themaverickpr.com or 917-971-7852.
Media Contact
Shawna Seldon McGregor, XOXO
Reece, 917-971-7852, shawna@themaverickpr.com,
https://www.xoxoreece.com/
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