Fun in the Sun

By Maria Angeles Linares

It was a glorious fall morning when Oscar Garcia and Rosario Noa, from Garcia Group Home embarked on a fun filled outing.  The residents of Garcia Group Home had been invited to attend a football game at Ocean Bank Field, on the Florida International University campus.  The FIU Golden Panthers were playing against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers.

The clients had been planning this outing for weeks.  The excitement was palpable.  The group consisted of nine children ranging in ages from 4 to 16 years old, two group leaders and two staff members.  They were met at the gate and shown to their reserved seats.  The group had the opportunity to meet with the team mascot and take photographs. 

Then the game began and what a game it was.  The FIU Golden Panthers quickly took control and beat the UC-Charlotte 49ers 48 to 31.  All around a great end to a great day. 

The group had the opportunity to meet with the team mascot and take photographs.