We interrupt the coach search for something more important
Published: 3/27/2011 9:21 AM
Last Modified: 3/27/2011 9:21 AM
Quinton Carter was in San Diego Friday, training to prepare for a workout with the Denver Broncos March 31. Still, the Oklahoma All-American found a way to make a huge impact back in Norman.
Over at the KinderCare where Carter has adopted a 4-year-olds class, they dedicated an educational garden. There were four flower beds designed for children to get their hands dirty, a fountain that trickled water, and a sapling surrounded by vibrant flowers.
All where drab cement used to be.
Carter's SOUL (Serving Others through Unity and Leadership) Foundation made it possible by partnering with PROS 4 Vets, an organization that uses professionals (like athletes) to raise awareness for veterans issues.
They hosted a ceremony befitting the sunny, soothing weather late Friday morning Landry Jones helped fill in for Carter by saying a few words. Julian Wilson, the freshman cornerback on OU's spring two-deep, also spoke. He is Carter's heir to the 4-year-olds at KinderCare, by the way.
Also on the bill: James Smith, a U.S. Navy officer candidate and parent of KinderCare kids Jaylon and Bryce Smith; Reggie Whitten, co-founder of the Whitten-Newman Foundation on behalf of Pros 4 Vets; David Roy, community partnerships director for KinderCare; Aaron Stiles, a state representative from Norman; and Wanda Ramirez.
Ramirez is the director for the KinderCare facility in Norman. She spoke last, as she did at Carter's recognition night back in December, when those 4-year-olds said goodbye to Carter. To the man they know and love as "Mr. Q."
Turns out, Mr. Q wasn't going anywhere.
-- Guerin Emig
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Guerin Emig
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