Jamaican track legend Asafa Powell reaffirmed his status as a role model and commitment to youth development through sports following a sizable donation in aid of members of the Camperdown High School netball team’s quest to compete in the upcoming Florida Netball Classic in Florida.

The former two-time world record holder in partnership with the Sagicor Foundation made the $450,000 donation to help cover associated costs to attend the international competition.

Commenting on the benevolent deed, via his IG Powell on Sunday, he shared that he was approached by a student who shared their situation while attending a Sunshine Girls game.

The Sub-ten king, moved by the student’s courageous acumen in seeking assistance
to help the team’s cause, teamed up with Sagicor and Sponsor Puma to help make dream of three girls a reality.

The girls were also gifted with new sneakers from Puma to add to their preparation.

He expressed his pleasure is being able to facilitate the dreams of the youths, and shared words of encouragement to the student-athletes as they prepare to make Jamaica proud