Many of these kids were very young when Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico in September 2017. They experienced one of the most destructive hurricanes in our island's history. Their families endured destroyed homes, prolonged power outages, economic hardship, and months of uncertainty.
Just as life began returning to normal, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Schools closed, organized sports stopped, children were isolated, and critical years of their childhood development were disrupted.
Yet, through all of it, WOBA continued its mission.
We operate with very limited resources. We don't have modern, air-conditioned training facilities. Much of our equipment is old, worn, and has been used by generations of players. We depend on volunteers who contribute their time, knowledge, energy, and often their own money simply because they believe these children deserve an opportunity.
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