Pat Cash Quotes

I think we need to do as much as we can to give back to these young kids growing up. I think we've done a pretty decent job so far.

Taking part in these types of programs is crucial to our youth and crucial to the future of this game.

I launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation to provide culinary training, and developmental and educational programs to children in the cities where my restaurants operate. I think everyone has a responsibility to give back to the community if they can, and to help future generations learn new skills.

For me, when I was a kid, volunteering was the last thing I was thinking about. When I see kids doing it now, it amazes me. It's very impressive, it gives them something productive to do as opposed to getting in trouble. For them to take time out at such a young age is remarkable. I think all kids should take a little time out to volunteer.

There is nothing I'm any more passionate than empowering the next generation.

The goal of my Foundation is to give young people a chance to better themselves and establish a base for a successful future.

Getting involved with the Boys and Girls Club helped keep me and my sister from getting in trouble.

Doing and making positive programming for young people is so important to me, and I will keep doing it.

I was mentored in high school through the National Hispanic Institute and I did the same for girls when I got older.

I'd definitely like to give back. I know a lot of kids watch college wrestling, and a lot of kids watch me, want to meet me and introduce themselves.

You've got a bunch of kids out here that might not want to be athletes, but they want to learn how to make a difference in their community, and I'm trying to as best I can show an example of that.

If you ever get in a position to influence and inspire the youth of the country, you should do it.

As a footballer, I know I am a role model for a lot of African kids, and I want to make a direct impact on their lives.

Yeah, football can change a person's life, it changes a lot of people's lives. You can see the kids we work with. You can you make their day just by them meeting you, that's lovely, that's great.

I like that there are young people being given opportunities to explore and learn and grow and become themselves with a path that is associated with my mother. She would have liked that very much.

I grew up in youth programs in Chicago, so they are definitely close to my heart. It is all about helping kids and giving back to a sport that has given me so much.

When I was playing in Seattle and Orlando, I did a lot of work with the Ronald McDonald House. I've always had a special thing for kids, and I know how important it is for kids to have good role models. They push us to that next level.

I caught the mentorship bug when I was Miss California U.S.A. and volunteered to mentor for a brand new program called 'Who's Your Hero.' I literally fell in love with the impact it all has, not only on the girls but on myself - giving back is such a powerful thing.

The youth is the future, and anything I can do to give to them, I'll do it.

The 4-H Clubs believe in and practice the full development of our talents. They believe in physical and mental health. Beyond this there is an underlying creed of honesty of purpose. These objectives and practical projects make the 4-H Clubs a tremendous influence for the betterment of our country.

NCS - National Citizen Service is a fantastic programme. I want it to be available for every young person in the country.

When you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.

I love talking to the youth and helping them as much as I can or encouraging them, if I can help them at all.

My mission is to let black kids know that their dreams can happen.

We started a movement... to build character, citizenship and confidence in young people.