An enduring memory: Sports scholarship that honors late Yuba City athlete launches new campaign
A local boy’s legacy continues to benefit Yuba-Sutter’s emerging athletes each year. The Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation has helped 675 local young athletes participate in sports who otherwise may not have had the opportunity. In the seven years since the organization was founded, it has awarded $155,000. The scholarship program began in October 2020, one year after Alec ...
A Yuba City athlete's legacy lives on through a sports scholarship program that has already helped 675 young athletes in the Yuba-Sutter area. Comprising three types of scholarships, the Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation has awarded $155,000 since its inception in 2020. The scholarships cover registration fees for local sports teams for kids aged 4-18, memorial scholarships for high school seniors heading to college, and endowment scholarships for combat sports at Sacramento State University.
The program, founded by Alec's parents Tara Repka Flores and Luis Flores, has recently launched a 10-week campaign called Team 10 to build upon their "10 for Alec" tradition, with members signing up through October 10 receiving special gifts based on their contribution level. The campaign's goal is to honor Alec's memory and provide opportunities for other young sports enthusiasts.
Betty Chagolla, a 18-year-old Yuba College student and scholarship recipient, expressed gratitude for the support, citing sports' positive impact on her life and educational pursuits.
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