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Rhoades honored by Atlanta Braves
Sep 13, 2005 9:48 AM
By Tannika King - Faculty
Sophomore Ross Rhoades was honored at Turner Field before the Sept. 6 Atlanta Braves game for his two years of service on the Braves Youth Advisory Board.
“It has been a great chance to be part of the Braves organization and meet some of the players while helping others,” said Rhoades, who is still a Board member.
According to the Braves Web site, the Youth Advisory Board is a select group of metro Atlanta teenagers seeking to make a positive impact on the community, in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Foundation. The board plans various fundraisers and events throughout the season to raise money for the foundation and other non-profit organizations.
Rhoades has been involved in canned food drives and fundraising for National Hunger Awareness Day, Braves 50/50 Raffles, the Braves Wives’ Toy Drive, Braves Special Olympics Day and more. In 2004, he and other members of the Youth Advisory Board planned and carried out a book bag drive in support of the Children’s Restoration Network, collecting more than 1,500 book bags for homeless and needy children.
“I think spending the day helping the adult Special Olympic baseball players was the most fun thing that I have done so far. Besides getting to work on the field with the Braves coaches and players, we shared a great day helping the Olympians," said Rhoades. "I think everyone should remember that there are always people less fortunate or people who have special needs and challenges. Working on community service projects reminds you that regardless of your own blessings or limitations, you can do your part to help someone else with theirs.”
Rhoades is the son of Gary and Jane Rhoades of Aragon, Ga.
“It has been a great chance to be part of the Braves organization and meet some of the players while helping others,” said Rhoades, who is still a Board member.
According to the Braves Web site, the Youth Advisory Board is a select group of metro Atlanta teenagers seeking to make a positive impact on the community, in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Foundation. The board plans various fundraisers and events throughout the season to raise money for the foundation and other non-profit organizations.
Rhoades has been involved in canned food drives and fundraising for National Hunger Awareness Day, Braves 50/50 Raffles, the Braves Wives’ Toy Drive, Braves Special Olympics Day and more. In 2004, he and other members of the Youth Advisory Board planned and carried out a book bag drive in support of the Children’s Restoration Network, collecting more than 1,500 book bags for homeless and needy children.
“I think spending the day helping the adult Special Olympic baseball players was the most fun thing that I have done so far. Besides getting to work on the field with the Braves coaches and players, we shared a great day helping the Olympians," said Rhoades. "I think everyone should remember that there are always people less fortunate or people who have special needs and challenges. Working on community service projects reminds you that regardless of your own blessings or limitations, you can do your part to help someone else with theirs.”
Rhoades is the son of Gary and Jane Rhoades of Aragon, Ga.
