Former Washington Commanders wide receiver Santana Moss spent Saturday morning running drills, greeting families and encouraging young athletes at a clinic for children with special needs.
The event held at Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. was hosted by Moss鈥� 89 Ways to Give Foundation in partnership with Health Services for Children with Special Needs.
鈥淲e鈥檝e got a bunch of kids out here going through drills,鈥� Moss said. 鈥淚鈥檓 here to make sure they have a great time.鈥�
Between stations, Moss stopped to shake hands, pose for selfies and talk with participants and their families.
鈥淵ou can come out and make a difference. Make an impact with just your presence,鈥� he said.
Organizers said the clinic was designed to give children a chance to learn the basics, build confidence and have fun in a supportive environment.
Ashley Young, who helped plan the event, said creating opportunities for children with disabilities is personal to her.
鈥淓ven though my child doesn鈥檛 have a disability, being able to work with kids who do and put on events like this means a lot to me,鈥� Young said.
Moss said the clinic was about more than football fundamentals. He said he wants kids to leave believing they can succeed well beyond the field.
鈥淚 always tell them, if you can touch me, you can be me,鈥� Moss said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not necessarily about being a football player it鈥檚 about being successful in life.鈥�
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