Hurricanes Visit Girls And Boys Town

June 13, 2001

OMAHA,Neb. – The University of Miami baseball team took time onTuesday afternoon to visit Boys and Girls Town in Boys Town, Nebraska. Boysand Girls Town, established in 1917, offers help, hope and healing to abused,abandoned, neglected and otherwise at-risk children.

“I thought the trip (to Boys Town) was a very positive one forour team,” said head coach Jim Morris. “We were able to sign autographs andspeak with the kids on life and the importance of school. It was veryinteresting learning about the history of Boys Town.”

The Hurricanes met with over 200 children signing autographs, andhanding out baseballs, posters and trading cards. Morris and seniors CharltonJimerson and Kevin Brown addressed the children about making positive lifechoices and the importance of education.

“I really enjoyed our visit to Boys Town,” said Jimerson. “Ihave a lot in common with a lot of the kids there and to be able to speakwith them was great. Boys Town is a great place and the kids there knowit. I spoke about my life and some of the obstacles I overcame to get towhere I am today. I told them that they are no different and have theability to overcome.”

Miami, the 1999 NCAA National Champion, returns to action onThursday, June 14 at 3p.m. (ET) against Tennessee. With a win over theVolunteers the Hurricanes would advance to the Saturday’s College WorldSeries Championship game at 1p.m. (ET) against either Stanford or Cal StateFullerton.