The student-athletes at Hampton University challenged each other to donate a dollar for the purchase of Turkeys. Collectively, the students reached their goal and were able to give 15 turkeys to St. Augustine Episcopal Church that is located in Newport News.
 
Judith Neal, the parish administrator at St. Augustine was very appreciative of the donation from the students saying "the turkeys donated will bless several families."
 
She shared a faith story regarding the power of prayer. Neal said that she prayed to God about having food to service enough people in need of a hot meal during the Thanksgiving holiday. After praying, she was excited when she received the call from a former football player from Hampton University, Owen Obasuyi.
 
"We chose St. Augustine Episcopal Church because it's local, and the church has a history of service and giving back to the community, saidObasuyi."
 
He conceived the idea of the power of one dollar to collect enough funds to purchase turkeys. "As a college student, I am aware of the financial struggle that college students go through, and I knew that student-athletes could at least commit to giving one dollar to bless several families," he said.
 
Dr. Genese Lavalais, Director for Athletic Academic Support/ Life Skills, said: "I am thrilled that the student-athletes reached their goal and were able to come together for a great cause."
 
Hampton University is a Division I institution located in Hampton, Va., and who a member of the Big South Conference. The institution sponsors 18 sports and has over 350 student-athletes.