“She [Coach Howard] has been extremely helpful,” said Sophia. “And the girls on the team have reached out to me and offered their support.”
Since learning the news, Coach Howard has kept up with Sophia every day. She has worked with her team and UAlbany Athletics Administration to find ways to help Sophia in her immediate day-to-day life.
“I know that Sophia has a tremendous amount of support on this team and has formed a lot of really close relationships,” added Coach Howard. “I know that our players have been in close contact with her and have been communicating with her, but they have also been sharing a little about her story and her talent on social media.”
In addition, a GoFundMe page was created by Sophia’s brother, Sabatino, in an effort to raise money for essentials – such as new clothes for Sophia and her father (which were lost in the fire), meals, and temporary housing.
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