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Follow on Google News | School District to Tackle Next Football Season with New Football Helmets Thanks to DonationsBy: Apache Junction Unified School District The list of major donors include: Big O Tires, $3,000, Friends of AJ, $1,000, CCJH PTO, $1,000, The Hitching Post Restaurant, $500 and an anonymous donation of $4,000. The purchase amount was $11,662.74 and $3,000 will be set aside to recondition the helmets at the end of the season. "I never cease to be overwhelmed by the kindness of our community," said Heather Wallace, Director of Educational Services and Athletic Director for AJUSD. "They championed our cause and helped us score a huge victory before our team even set foot on the field. All of us at AJUSD are truly grateful to everyone who helped support our program and student athletes." The new helmets, which will be painted flat black, are Riddell Speed Icons, a model known for its impact protection and proper fit. Both the junior high and high school will have access to the helmets. The small and medium helmets will be stored at CCJH with the large and x-large stored at AJHS. The equipment will be shared based on the size and needs of the students in each program. In addition to the community pride that school sports programs provide, particularly in a small city such as Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, student athletes benefit from participating in team sports. Student athletes improve their fitness levels, learn the value of teamwork, perform better academically than their non-athletic counterparts, and are less likely to miss school. Anyone interested in supporting the sports program or individual athletes who cannot afford to pay their sports fees can contribute through AJUSD's gifts and donation program or through a school tax credit. For more information visit www.ajusd.org or email Heather Wallace at hwallace@goaj.org. End
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