Pitt’s Top Six for Service Recognized by ACC

PITTSBURGH. – Four University of Pittsburgh student-athletes and two athletic teams were honored by the ACC with the league’s Top Six for Service Award, an honor presented annually to student-athletes and programs from each ACC institution that demonstrate dedication to community service and outreach programs.

 

The Panthers’ four student-athlete recipients include: Isabella Bufalini (Women’s Track and Field), Tori Pecarchik (Spirit), Ellie Coffield (Women’s Soccer) and Jake Frantl (Football). Pitt’s team recipients were women’s lacrosse and men’s basketball.

 

The recipients have shown a willingness to help others and demonstrated a passion for wanting to enrich the lives of those around them.

 

More information on Pitt’s honorees:

 

•    Isabella Bufalini (Women’s Track and Field), – Isabella completed 167 hours of community service and completed the most hours by a Pitt student-athlete this academic year. Isabella’s commitment to service is unmatched, and she makes it a priority to give back to the Pittsburgh community whenever she can.

 

•    Tori Pecarchik (Spirit) – Tori completed the second highest number of community service hours of all Pitt student-athletes this year, clocking in 135 hours. Tori served consistently with the Hillman Cancer Center as a HELP Program Volunteer and Patient & Family Coordinator where she spends quality time interacting with patients ages 70 and older who are hospitalized.

 

•    Ellie Coffield (Women’s Soccer) – If you ever ask for volunteers, Ellie is the first to raise her hand. This past year, Ellie has raised money and participated in Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society, conducted Youth Ministry Programs through her local church, and coordinated multiple one-off service events to tailor service to her peer’s interests. Thus far, Ellie has completed 129 hours of service this year and is already planning for next year’s opportunities.

 

•    Jake Frantl (Football) – Jake was once again in the top four total community service hours amongst Pitt student-athletes with 106 hours. Jake’s most notable contribution was planning a Field Day at the Boys and Girls Club where he brought 50+ student-athletes on a Sunday afternoon to play, coach, and…