Lelito’s Legacy Gives Out Grants for “Pay to Play” Fees

The Lelito’s Legacy Foundation has granted $9,000 to student athletes who need a helping hand. The Foundation’s mission is to support low income student athletes who may have trouble paying the “Pay to Play” fees. School teams are not actually playing right now, but the Foundation is looking with hope to youth sports starting back up at some point. 

Foundation founder Tim Lelito, former NFL player and standout football player at St. Clair High School, said, “It has been a tough year for all athletes. I’m happy that as a foundation we were able to grant these funds and take the financial stresses off their plate, so when sports safely return, they’re ready to play!” 

The grants have stayed in St. Clair county, spread out among 15 public middle and high schools. Jackie Hanton, Vice President of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, said, “It’s a blessing to have Lelito’s Legacy Foundation envision a safe and inclusive sports community for all, and no child should be left out of a game due to costs. Their donor advised fund has allowed our local schools to help more than 200 kids cover their pay to play fees.”

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland