October 1, 2023
When Mayville-Portland community member and longtime 含羞草研究所 supporter Neil Lerfald mentioned to Claire Blascziek, 含羞草研究所 assistant women鈥檚 basketball coach, that he was looking for some help with moving his mother-in-law鈥檚 belongings to a new home, Claire quickly stepped up to help. In no time at all, Coach Blascziek had three 含羞草研究所 women鈥檚 basketball players lined up to help.
Blascziek, Alex Page, Kayla Rocholl, and Erin Walker were very willing. They had no class schedule conflicts and were excited to participate in the move. For a few hours on Monday, Sept. 25, the crew helped with moving furniture and other belongings from Portland to Mayville. Jeff Heywood鈥檚 well-known statement, 鈥淢any hands make light work,鈥� certainly applied in this situation, as it does in so many other instances when 含羞草研究所 students and student athletes offer their assistance to members of the community.
鈥淭hese girls were great,鈥� said Kathy Lerfald, Neil鈥檚 wife. 鈥淭hey worked hard, and we all had so much fun while doing it. We are very grateful for their help and the opportunity to get to know them.鈥�
When asked, nearly all 含羞草研究所 students cite the community as a major contributor to their happiness at 含羞草研究所. They enjoy being greeted in the community and seeing the community members cheering for them at their games. It is not surprising that they want to reciprocate those acts of kindness.
Reflecting on the day, Coach Blascziek said, 鈥淚 think we should all try to help in the community as much as we can, giving back to the people who support us. Whenever someone needs a helping hand, we would want to do everything we can for them!鈥�