BANNOCKBURN, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2025) — In support of young athletes affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, CHAMPRO donated sports equipment and team uniforms to Palisades Charter High School (PCHS), which was forced to temporarily close in January from damage sustained during the Palisades Fire.
The donation included jerseys, pants and helmets to supply the school’s junior varsity and varsity baseball and softball teams. In total, Champro provided the softball team with two sets of 20 home and away uniforms. The baseball team received 10 helmets and two sets of 50 home and away uniforms.
“At CHAMPRO, our team builds yours, especially under difficult circumstances and times of need,” said Ryan Hunt, president of CHAMPRO. “We hope our donation will help Palisades Charter High School students get back on the field so they can continue playing and persevering together. Supporting youth in sports is at the core of our mission, and we are honored to assist this community as they recover from the devastation of the recent California wildfires.”
CHAMPRO made this donation to PCHS as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting young athletes. The company is dedicated to helping youth in team sports, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive. By providing equipment and support to teams and leagues, CHAMPRO plays an active role in fostering the development of athletes and expanding opportunities for the next generation of sports enthusiasts.
The donation was also made as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation‘s efforts to provide vital resources to the families and individuals impacted by the wildfires in the surrounding communities.
About CHAMPRO
Founded in 1986, CHAMPRO is a family-owned manufacturer of high-quality team sporting goods and apparel at affordable prices. Serving businesses, teams and athletes, we pride ourselves on helping players get game-ready both on and off the field. Guided by our mission to inspire individuals to be team players for life, we are dedicated to providing opportunities for more youth to get involved in sports, supporting our global community through environmental and educational efforts, and upholding our commitment to corporate responsibility.
CHAMPRO is a member and supporter of NSGA. Founder Bill Hunt is a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.
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CHAMPRO Ryan Hunt Philanthropy Los Angeles Wildfires Equipment Sporting Goods Softball Baseball