Chowan Softball Participates in Random Acts of Kindness

Chowan Softball Participates in Random Acts of Kindness

September 13, 2011

MURFREESBORO – The Chowan University Softball team is in full stride already, and softball season is still months away. Recently, the squad participated in their first “Random Act of Kindness” to lend a hand in the Murfreesboro community. The lucky recipient was Mary Harris, who works in the Chowan Business Affairs department and is a longtime supporter of Hawks athletics.
 
The team surprised Mrs. Harris and helped perform various duties around her house. “I felt like the Publishers Clearing House knocked on my door,” said Harris. “It was like having my own children show up and pitch in where needed.”
 
Team members helped by washing her car, mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, and other tasks to spruce up Mrs. Harris' yard – and day.  "I saw such a wonderful camaraderie amongst the girls; a willingness to do just about anything,” she said.
 
Senior Alex Allen expressed her feelings on helping out in the community: “Random Acts of Kindness is one of my favorite community service projects we do. I love giving back to the people who work so hard to make sure we (student-athletes) have the best experience possible. This is an opportunity we have as a team to let them know their hard work and generosity do not go unnoticed.”
 
“This is just one way to thank the Chowan community and these staff members who support us. We simply could not be where we are without them,” said head coach Amanda Balduf.