Just Play day
Meet Dean Doeling, a Nike designer and St. John visitor who felt like making a difference.
Dean created something he calls “Using Sport for Social Change,” and while that might sound heady and highfalutin, he’s just a guy who spotted something he could do. And he’s a Nike guy and figured he could do it for free.
And he did it too.
Kids spent the day in the ball field Monday playing games, listening to motivational speakers and getting new balls and sneakers and other cool stuff. Thanks to Dean and Nike.
October 16th, 2009 06:00
What a great program!!! Thanks for the video, and I got to see my friend’s son!
October 16th, 2009 06:09
Nice work Dean!
October 16th, 2009 07:17
Dirty shirt = great fun!!!!
Once again we see one person can make a difference…
October 16th, 2009 07:56
This is such an inspiring story. Many thanks to Dean for all his efforts on behalf of our children.
October 16th, 2009 08:09
Wonderful! Dean and everyone who played a role – good job!
October 16th, 2009 10:25
God bless Dean and all the people at Nike and on island that worked to get this done.
This is such a gift for the children and even the adults on island
October 16th, 2009 10:37
Way to go Dean!!
October 16th, 2009 10:52
How very cool! So great to see another great person share his big heart!
October 16th, 2009 18:44
We had a blast! I brought home 4 sunburned and muddy kids
(2 of my own) after a day of playing, eating and a Nike schwag fest! Thanks Dean!
Jeff
October 16th, 2009 23:10
Dean – your an inspiration! What a great idea! I know that the children along with the adults appreciate your thoughtfulness.
October 28th, 2009 13:23
Proud of our son! He is making a difference.
Dad & Mom
October 28th, 2009 16:35
What an inspiration you are Dean. Such a gracious act of kindness. To bring happiness to those kids must have be incredibly rewarding!
October 29th, 2009 23:52
Awesome job Dean! I really admire what you do. SIGN US UP FOR NEXT YEAR!!