08-16-2012, 11:46 AM
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Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley donates money to cover school budget cuts
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When the Saginaw Public Schools athletic department budget was cut, the school district opted to charge pay-to-participate fees for its middle school, junior high and high school athletes. For a high school athlete, participation fees were $75 per school year.
“People can make the argument that it wasn’t going to hurt participation, but it was,” Szatkowski said. “Because of this, kids will have an opportunity to participate, an opportunity to be part of a team. People don’t understand how important that is.
“Fall sports practice has been going on for over a week. I’ve seen the numbers. They’re low. This is one block removed for kids to participate. Hopefully, with this taken care of, we’ll see more kids playing.”
Woodley, a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, donated the money for the entire school district, not just his alma mater.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley's donation brings cheers from Saginaw coaches | MLive.com
Nice gesture by the man....... 
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