With the help of Gillette, Tyson Gay is giving $25,000 to his school, Lafayette High as part of its “Get Started” campaign.
The three time World Champion and 100-meter American Record Holder, who is pushing his surgically repaired right hip to the limit to get ready for the Olympics, says he is feeling better than he expected.
“This may sound weird, but I was expecting it to feel worse than it does,” Gay told AP. “I’m glad I got that nervousness out of my system and can now run 100 percent without worrying about anything.”
With the donation, Lafayette High School plans to upgrade a majority of its track and field equipment, including purchasing such items as new starting blocks for the track and new uniforms for the students. In addition, the school is looking into hosting a major track invitational meet in the next year.
Through the “Get Started” campaign, Gillette has partnered with 25 athletes to help them give back to their respective organizations and communities where they received their start in athletics, and in life. In addition to Gay, Gillette also is working with such athletes as Ryan Lochte (USA, swimming); Roger Federer (Switzerland, tennis); Sir Chris Hoy (Great Britain, cycling); and Rudy Fernandez (Spain, basketball).
Source: Lex18.com
