It's not every day that an NBA player shows up unexpectedly at one of our schools to share an encouraging message with students. But that is exactly what happened last Friday when Ray Allen of The Celtics visited Glickman School.
Allen spoke with students about the importance of being a friend to others, helping friends when they are going through a difficult time, and not giving up when faced with challenges.
The unexpected visit was timed perfectly with Friday's Extreme Home Makeover program show, which focused on an anti-bullying message.
As I understand it, Ray Allen made the personal decision to visit Glickman School based on a friendship he has struck up with one of the students there, Charles Walker-Hoover.
I think it is admirable that Ray Allen has used his celebrity for such important causes and I am grateful that our students and teachers at Glickman were fortunate enough to be the beneficiaries.
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