I have known Leslie Hamada through my church for about eight years. Leslie has been deeply concerned about the children in our community for a very long time. She has shared with me many times, her concern for youth who do not graduate from high school. Of course the drop out rate is higher for minorities. Unlike most of us who are concerned, Leslie has personally done something to address this.
She has started a boxing program for at risk kids. It has taken her 2 1/2 years to secure all the needed components to make a place to mentor and train the kids. The city of Kent and the Kent School District have joined together to pay for insurance for the program.
The kids range in age from elementary through high school age. They are learning to take care of themselves and each other. They are learning disciple and the importance of an education.
Leslie has a broad business background and a long history of volunteering with PTA and in the schools.
She will bring new energy and a new viewpoint to the Kent School Board.
Evelyn Reymond
Renton
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