Orange Grove Center hostsed Amy Bockerstette as the keynote speaker for their Lunch for Champions event on April 29.
Ms. Bockerstette, a collegiate athlete and disabilities advocate, is the first person with Down syndrome to receive an athletic scholarship and attends Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Az. Soon, she will make history again as the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a national collegiate athletic championship. She and her fellow teammates will play at the NJCAA national championships May 10-13 in Ormond Beach, Fl.
The virtual Champions event highlighted Ms. Bockerstette’s numerous achievements, including her headlining appearance at a practice round of the Phoenix Open’s 16th hole in January 2019, where she made par alongside PGA Tour player Gary Woodland and coined her signature catchphrase, "I've Got This." The program also recognized one of Orange Grove Center’s own, Robert Eddington.
Proceeds from the event will benefit two Orange Grove programs: Healthcare and Georgia Services. If you missed the live stream, and would like to watch or donate, you can visit Orange Grove Center’s website to do so. Donations associated with the Champions event will be accepted until May 15.
Orange Grove is also announces that Ms. Bockerstette will be participating in their 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Nov. 9. As to her dream team? In the Champions Q & A session, Ms. Bockerstette proposed Zac Efron, Nick Jonas and Niall Horan. Consider this your invitation you three.