Chantal Vallée, Nyamuoch Teny, John Elliot, Bill Jones, Yasmeen SmithThe Lancer women’s basketball team donated proceeds from its Sept. 27 virtual Run 4 Anti-Racism to the Sandwich Team Action Group on Tuesday. From left: Chantal Vallée, Nyamuoch Teny, John Elliot, Bill Jones, Yasmeen Smith.

Lancer donation to benefit youth at risk

The Lancer women’s basketball team donated proceeds from its Sept. 27 virtual Run 4 Anti-Racism to the Sandwich Team Action Group on Tuesday, in support of the organization’s work on behalf of local youth.

The effort raised a total of $1,775 for the non-profit, which provides programs to address poverty, isolation, racism, and hunger in minority and at-risk youth.

Executive director John Elliot and Bill Jones, chair of the group’s board of directors, were on hand to accept a cheque from Lancer head coach Chantal Vallée and athletes Nyamuoch Teny and Yasmeen Smith.

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