On Wednesday, Jan. 23, and Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, seven-time Olympic commentator and professional speaker Lewis Johnson will visit Boys & Girls Clubs in New York and New Jersey to distribute 400 coats, hats, scarves, gloves, clothing and winter wear collected over the holiday during his World-Class Coat Drive organized in Dallas, Tex.
World-Class athletes, Olympians, Super Bowl champs and his generous Dallas/Fort Worth community donated to his charitable effort to help families in need that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Lewis was in New York days after Hurricane Sandy devasted the northeast and was compelled to help families in hard-hit areas stay warm for the winter.
Lewis will be joined by Olympians to present “A View from the Olympic Broadcast Booth,” his Olympic-themed inspirational speech to over 200 youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County in Jersey City and Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club at P.S. 188 about goal setting, overcoming obstacles and pursuing your dreams. After the presentation, all young attendees will receive a coat/winter wear donated during his two-week World-Class Coat Drive.
“We are grateful to Lewis Johnson for his support of our Clubs and their families in New York and New Jersey,” said Frank Sanchez, vice president, sports, entertainment and alumni development. “He will inspire our Club members and provide them with necessities like winter coats at a time when they are most in need of help.”
Lewis Johnson parlayed his passion for sports and television into a career that has taken him on a journey from Olympic hopeful to Olympic Commentator. As a student-athlete at the University of Cincinnati, he qualified for two Olympic Trials but his Olympic aspirations came to an abrupt end after being eliminated. Never one to give up, Lewis made his lifetime dream by becoming an Olympic Broadcaster….seven times over!
“Sharing a message of giving to others in need and instilling hope in young people is more vital than ever now. I look forward to encouraging these young people at Boys & Girls Clubs to pursue life like an Olympian by living a healthy lifestyle, staying focused and following their dreams,” remarks Lewis.
Boys & Girls Presentations and coat/winter wear distribution:
Wednesday, January 23: 4pm-5pm, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County in Jersey City
Robert T. Williams Jr. Unit, 1 Canal Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Tel: 201-333.4100
Thursday, January 24: 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club at P.S. 188
442 E. Houston St., New York, NY 10002, Tel: 212-677-5710
