CONWAY - Coastal Carolina student-athletes took the time on Tuesday morning to give back to the community by reading "How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids" by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer to 16 Horry County elementary schools as part of the United Way of Horry County Caring for Kindergartners program.
 
"The Coastal Carolina University Department of Athletics is proud to continue a long standing partnership, 16 years, with the United Way of Horry County by participating with the Caring for Kindergartners initiative," said Coastal Carolina associate athletic director for student-athlete enhancement Cari Rosiek. "Engaging the youth of Horry County through an educational experience has provided a positive experience for student-athletes, coaches and staff."
 
Over 100 Chanticleer student-athletes among Coastal's 19 intercollegiate athlete programs participated in reading the timeless classic to 85 kindergarten classes.
 
Upon completing the book, the young students were able to put the lessons they learned on display by drawing pictures and creating their own greeting cards to be distributed to elderly, homebound citizens throughout Horry County. The kindergartners' cards will be attached to one of several hundred gift baskets intended for the elderly, homebound citizens as part of the annual "Make Someone's May Day" (May 1) program, now in its 18th year.
 
"The student-athletes at Coastal connect with the children of Horry County with intentions to elevate the importance of literacy and volunteerism," said Travis Dannelly, President and CEO of United Way of Horry County. "As a former student- athlete from Coastal, it brings great pride and enjoyment knowing that UWHC and CCU are collaborating for the betterment of our children's future."
 
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