Patrick with duffle bags
Patrick Bliss, president of Chapters and Champions, gathers bags of equipment and games being sent with Courts for Kids to Costa Rica.
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This photo captures student volunteers posing together after working side by side to build a sports court in Guatemala. It’s a reminder that true impact comes from teamwork, dedication, and a shared vision.
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Tristan and Kayla at celebration
Siblings Tristan and Kyla, who help lead Chapters and Champions, celebrated with the community after finishing the new court in Guatemala.
Walking the streets of Guatemala
After completing the court project and delivering donated items, the team walked the streets of Guatemala to experience the local culture.
Constructing the court in Guatemala
Members of Chapters and Champions take a short break while helping construct the court in Guatemala with Courts for Kids.
Costa Rica court was completed
The Costa Rica court was completed, pictured with community members and students celebrating both the new court and the supplies delivered from Chapters and Champions.
Costa Rica court mid-progress
An in-progress look at the court build in Costa Rica, with Bellarmine students and local community members working through Courts for Kids.
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Bellarmine Preparatory High School Spends Spring Break in San Rafael Racana, Guatemala
Bellarmine Prep student volunteer Liana Williams, Class of 2025, shares her reflections and stories from the ‘Courts for Kids’ trip to Guatemala.
Twenty-three Bellarmine Prep students and two chaperones spent their spring break in San Rafael Racana, Guatemala, where they helped build a new sports court and shared a week of cultural exchange. Between construction shifts, they explored local markets and temples, played soccer with children, and learned about Guatemalan traditions, food, and daily life. Despite the language barrier, laughter, games, and shared meals created deep bonds.
When the court was completed, the town held a celebration with music, dance, and gratitude. Volunteers left with a new understanding of community, generosity, and presence—recognizing that true wealth lies not in possessions, but in kindness, connection, and the willingness to greet every person as family.
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