The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians made a generous donation to three high school football teams in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. They donated 200 helmets and uniforms, including the NFL-approved Riddell SpeedFlex and Shute helmets.
These top-of-the-line helmets and uniforms were given to the football teams at Coachella Valley, Desert Mirage, and West Shores high schools. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians expressed their commitment to safety in sports and their belief that all athletes deserve the best protection.
Tribe chairman Darell Mike stated, “I am personally committed to safety first with sports for all of our students, including my own children. We are donating the newest in football helmet technology, which are being used by the NFL and college teams.”
The presentation of the new equipment took place at the school district’s headquarters in Thermal, with tribal leadership, Superintendent Luis R. Valentino, athletic directors, and other district officials in attendance. This donation symbolizes the strong bond between the tribe and the school district.
Superintendent Valentino expressed his gratitude, stating, “This is a tremendous gift to our over 200 students who comprise the teams of our three high schools. The generosity of Chairman Darrell Mike and the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is not only supportive of enhanced safety standards, but the empowerment also given with the presentation of new gear and uniforms makes for proud players and an enhanced sense of team and school spirit.”
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