Ryan Reneau Earns $5,000.00 for HATS

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Ryan Reneau Earns $5,000.00 for HATS

February 28, 2010 Posted by Karen Huxter

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Distribution February 28, 2010 11:17 AM Haitian Time ?

Ryan Reneau Earns $5,000.00 for HATS in Inaugural Football Throw Competition

Harkening back to his glory days at San Jacinto Christian Academy, Ryan Reneau stepped onto Haitian soil and quickly earned $5,000.00 for the HATS.

When challenged with Nolan’s unusual banter and trash talking, Ryan quickly matched his folly and successfully threw the Upwards football through the designated window.

The competition began with Nolan challenging the All-Star athlete to what Nolan believed to be an impossible task. A football throw through a 4’x 4’ window from a distance of 40+ yards for a $5,000.00 donation to HATS. What Nolan didn’t realize is that Ryan won the Amarillo Area Punt Pass and Kick competition while he was in the Third grade. He almost successfully defended that title while he was in the fourth grade had it not been for that new girl that moved into the district (losing to a girl seriously Ryan?). Despite that early setback in his football career, Ryan redeemed himself today.

Ryan was obviously ecstatic about the victory he experienced today. In his normal humble fashion, Ryan spoke briefly with reporters “Listen it is all about the kids, I am just here to help in any way I can. I sure didn’t think on the way down here yesterday that all those long days and nights tossing the football through the tire my dad placed from my favorite climbing tree in the backyard would pay dividends here in Haiti, but what do you know the Lord had other plans.”

Obviously, Karen has a new hero and favorite quarterback for the HATS team. “Wow, all I can say is Wow!!! I am so happy for the kids, eh!”

Nolan having felt the load lighten from his wallet responded in short order “It was a good throw that is only comment I have for now.”

Ryan and Karen walked back to the house and celebrated with a cool glass of papaya juice.

About Karen Huxter

Karen Huxter, the founder and Director of Hands Across the Sea, was born in Springdale, Newfoundland and is proud of her Newfie roots and heritage. She lived in various places across Canada such as Quebec, the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and BC before moving to Haiti in 1995. In her professional career, Karen worked in teaching, banking and administration and did extensive volunteer work with community groups and charities. A mother of two grown daughters, one young adopted son and seven grandchildren, Karen is energetic and passionate about the work in Haiti. She loves each of the children and has a heart of compassion for children, women and families in the country of Haiti.