Fillmore 6th Grader Receives Glove Signed by Justin Turner
Pictured is Miguel Martinez (center) a 6th grader from Fillmore Middle School who received a signed baseball glove and photo from Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also pictured is FUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Micheline Miglis (left), District K-12 Counselor Norma Pérez-Sandford, and Support for the Kids Founder Lynda Miller (far right) who presented to the glove to Miguel on December 13th, 2019. By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Support for the Kids Founder Selects Fillmore Dodger Fan
Donor Justin Turner, third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was looking for a "little boy who loves the Dodgers" to receive a signed baseball glove and Dodgers picture. Lynda Miller, Support for the Kids Founder was the person who received the glove originally and chose Fillmore as the city to locate a Dodger fan. Several young boys and girls were found, but none met the highest criteria to receive this great honor. Finally, after a week of searching, he was found! Miguel Martinez is a straight-A 6th grade student at Fillmore Middle School. He is well liked by his school peers and teachers. His 6th grade Counselor Steven Jerrems says; "Miguel is an outstanding individual in every sense of the word. A compassionate friend, respectful to all, and a dedicated student. I cannot begin to imagine a more deserving or kinder kid to receive Justin Turner's signed glove and picture." Upon receiving Justin's wonderful gifts by Ms. Miller at the Fillmore Middle School office lobby, surprised and full of emotions, Miguel said, "It is exciting and a once in a life-time thing. It's cool to have received this gift. Most of my cousins like baseball, too." We are all happy for our student, Miguel Martinez, and his proud parents, Angelica Andrade and Jesus Martinez. |