North Fulton Student Wins Grant To Host Lacrosse Clinic

From Mount Pisgah Christian School: Malik Gay, a junior at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek, GA, has been awarded a 2016 Disney Summer of Service grant to expand the sport of lacrosse in the region. At 16 years old, the inaugural US Lacrosse Association Diversity essay competition winner has further demonstrated a commitment to grow the game of lacrosse through the company he founded, LaxLik Strings (LaxLik.com).

Youth Service America (YSA) and The Walt Disney Company, including Disney|ABC Television Group and Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, teamed up to inspire kids and families to make a positive impact in their community. Disney Summer of Service grants offer young change-makers $500 to gather their friends and turn creative ideas into projects that will positively impact their communities. National winners were awarded individual grants to implement their projects.

In partnership with the Mount Pisgah Christian School athletic department, Malik will host a free lacrosse clinic at the school to introduce new students to the sport of lacrosse.

Malik is excited about the opportunity. “I am so grateful that I was chosen out of so many applications. I want to give back to the sport that has given so much to me.”

Disney Summer of Service projects harness the creativity and commitment of young people to use their skills, interests, and talents to meet the needs of others,” said Steven A. Culbertson, President & CEO of YSA. “When youth find their voice and take action together, they can make a lasting, positive change in the world.”

Disney Friends for Change is a global initiative that inspires kids and their families to make a lasting, positive change. Through on-air public service announcements, online tools, and grants to support projects in neighborhoods around the world, the program provides youth with resources to encourage them to take action and make a difference. VisitDisney.com/Friends to learn more.

Youth Service America (YSA) helps young people find their voice, take action, and make an impact on vital community issues. YSA activates, funds, trains, and recognizes young people ages 5-25 and their adult partners. Our vision is a global culture of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of meaningful service, learning, and leadership. For more information, visit YSA.org.

Mount Pisgah Christian School, founded in 1986, is an award-winning private school located in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek, GA. The tagline, College Prep, Life Ready speaks to the mission of supporting students toward whole-person development. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and theSouthern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). www.experiencepisgah.org

Photos courtesy of Mount Pisgah Christian School