Bubba used his strength and courage to develop an incredible sense of self and wholeness that some able body people never come to realize in their lives. Those who knew Bubba well, recognized that his mantra, "Failure is Not an Option, " was his approach to everything in life.
The Baskets for Bubba program was launched on Monday, November 23rd with an assembly led by two amazing students, Cara Liebowitz and Kathleen Downes. These two amazing young ladies shared stories of inspiration they had received from Bubba, as well stories about the challenges they face in their own lives. Both girls are past recipients of Bubba Fund Scholarships through programs at Southhampton Fresh Air Home.
In addition to the assembly, the student council organized the sale of "Failure is Not an Option" bracelets and the "Baskets for Bubba" foul shot day. Throughout this celebration, students were challenged to shoot foul shots in memory of Bubba Pollack. Basketball was one of Bubba's greatest passions of all. All proceeds from the sales went directly to the Bubba Fund.
The Bubba Fund is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Bubba's dream, and their mission, is to create a fund to expand the recreational, educational and social programs that will promote growth and independence among physically challenged children.
To learn more about Bubba and the Bubba fund, please visit: http://www.TheBubbafund.org
Please feel free to comment on any inspiration that you or your child may have received from Bubba, or the "Baskets for Bubba" program.
The First Graders learned that disabled people can do most things but they do it differently. These special children are more like us than different. Raising money for the Bubba Fund taught us to never give up! Thank you Mrs. Pollock for sharing your son's amazing life with us. Special thanks to Student Council for all your hard work. Love, The First Grade
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for having us!! I had an amazing time spreading awareness-as soon as I left I wanted to do it again! Big thanks to the JSS and especially Mrs. Pollock for organizing this and being kind enough to let us do our presentation. The Bubba Fund is an incredible organization, just as Bubba was an incredible spirit. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Baskets For Bubba was a huge success here at John Steet School! I think we should do it every year!
ReplyDeleteWe should shoot baskets for Bubba every year.
ReplyDeleteI think the Bubba Fund was a great thing for the school. It was fun to shoot basketball shoots for Bubba. By Anthony 4F
ReplyDeleteI think it is very nice that this school did baskets for Bubba. We raised a lot of money for the Bubba Fund.
ReplyDeleteI think it was nice to shoot baskets for Bubba. I think Bubba likes that we did that for him.
ReplyDeleteThe 6th Graders truly were inspired by the two young women who spoke to us at the assembly on Monday. "Failure is not an option."
ReplyDeleteWow! That is such an inspiring story! I'm very proud of the "John Street School Cougars"!! Once again John Street has done a good job. Don't forget, "Failure is NOT an OPTION"!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think we should do baskets for Bubba everey year Patrick Amoruoso 4-f
ReplyDeleteI think everyone should go by the motto of failure is not a option. Richie Dasilva 4F
ReplyDeleteThis was fun shooting hoops for Scott'Bubba' Pollock.
ReplyDeleteI think that shoooting baskets for Bubba is a great thing to do.Nicole 4F
ReplyDeleteI think Shooting baskets for Bubba was a great thing to do. Bubba would like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks John Street for having us! You were a great audience.... so excited and grateful that all of you now carry Bubba's legacy. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.
ReplyDeleteI think that we should all remember that FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.
ReplyDeleteShannon 4F
Just watched the video-so honored to be a part of the Baskets for Bubba program and the Bubba Fund overall. It nearly brought me to tears. I know Bubba is up there in Heaven looking down at us saying: "You go, guys! Failure is not an option!" Bubba would have been positively astonished to learn how far his influence and his motto have spread. I am proud to have known him and proud to be spreading his message all over.
ReplyDeleteits cool to see how alike,we all can be. love...danielle v. 1P
ReplyDeleteit is cool how alike we all really are.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a good idea to help those people that are dissabled. We rased alot of money from that cause.
ReplyDeleteIt was cool shooting hoops for Bubba. Walter 4-F
ReplyDeleteI loved shooting baskets for Bubba. Patrick 4f
ReplyDeleteI liked shooting baskets for Bubba. It was fun. Walter 4-F
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing to shoot baskets.
ReplyDeleteI like shooting baskets for Bubba is a great thing to do jennifer 4-f
ReplyDeleteWe will all remember Bubba and failure is not an option. Bubba will be in our memory
ReplyDeleteShannon 4-F