SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2018) – Today unbeaten WBC Youth and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin “The Dream” Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), will be a special guest speaker at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA.  Devin is looking forward to sharing his story of being a system described problem child at Booker T. Washington.

 

 

 

Devin will be speaking on the importance of setting goals, being positive under adversity, remaining humble, staying out of trouble, eating a well-balanced diet, working hard, and becoming a young champion.

 

 

 

“Speaking to the kids at the Booker T. Washington community center today holds a special place in my heart.  I spent a lot of time at Booker T. and know what it’s like to be characterized a troubled kid,” said Devin Haney. “I want to let these kids know that with hard work and discipline, one can become successful at anything they put their mind to. Just because a kid might be labeled troubled at a young age, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.  It’s an honor to be giving back to the organization that helped me find my way as a young youth.”

 

 

 

The Booker T. Washington Community Service Center provides a variety of programming for school aged students. The activities range from after-school academic coaching to enrichment classes.

 

 

 

WHO:        Devin “The Dream” Haney and Booker T. Washington Staff

 

 

 

WHAT:       Devin Haney will talk to youth about being a champion in life, and the

rewards of working hard with a positive attitude.

 

 

 

WHERE:    Booker T. Washington Community Center

800 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

 

 

 

WHEN:       Wednesday, June 13, 2018

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM