The Patriots and Revolution hosted football and soccer clinics and other activities at Lewiston High School.
LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston community has come together during the most difficult of times, grieving the devastating shootings in October. Since that day, Lewiston has gained support not only from Mainers, but also from across state lines, including the New England Patriots and New England Revolution.
The two beloved teams hosted a community day at Lewiston High School to help children heal.
“It's a very uplifting place to be here today,” said Lewiston resident and mother Sarah Ward. “If anything, I think this is proof of how much people care about the children in our community.”
The Patriots and Revolution hosted football and soccer clinics, but there were other fun activities as well. Lewiston Superintendent Jake Langley said about 400 children signed up to participate.
“The kids were very resilient,” Lenglet said. “the [the event] It makes sense in that something that no longer needs to be there can be replaced by a new memory.We continue to heal and overcome, not to ignore them, but to have fun days like today. [and] What really matters is what comes to mind first, not what happened in October. ”
The Patriots also displayed six Super Bowl trophies for families to take pictures with.
Ward said the community has come together even stronger than before in the wake of the tragedy.
“Regardless of what happened in the past, we are all moving forward together and I feel like we're that much closer to it. It's a good vibe for the future of Lewiston and Auburn, especially for the kids.” “I think I'll give you that,” she said. she said.
Lewiston High School football players volunteered with football and soccer players from North Attleboro High School in Massachusetts.
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