As they arrived for the 11th annual Crossover Mission Gala, guests were escorted by young men and women into the Center for Academics and Excellence where they reflected on the more than 700 young adults whose lives have been positively impacted through Crossover’s programs in athletics, academics, and life skills development.
“I want to thank you all for your continued and generous support of Crossover,” said Brad Lorimier, board chairman, welcoming everyone as they sat for dinner. “Our student athletes have become leaders among their peers, in their schools and on the court.”
Antoine Jennings Jr. (AJ) and Louis DeSchouwer, the “founding sons” of Crossover Mission co-founders Antoine Jennings, director of operations and Cathy DeSchouwer, executive director, next took turns, passing the ball so to speak as they spoke about the nonprofit…