Basketball coach Almamy Thiero, aka "Coach Al," gives back to his hometown in the Ségou Region of Mali, West Africa. Home and School’s Clothesline Sale team helped Al and his family send 10 50-gallon barrels filled with clothes and shoes for men, women, and children, as well as athletic shoes, basketballs, and soccer balls, to Ségou. Shipping costs are about $300 a barrel, and the committee helped to offset these costs. “I’m grateful for the Clothesline Sale and all it does for our community and in particular my community in Ségou, West Africa,” Al said. “Laura [(Aufman ’88) Jenkins] and her team helped our cause, Gears Up Ségou West Africa, for the past three years.”

The youth of Ségou face numerous challenges, including intense poverty, malnutrition, limited access to water and electricity, low literacy rates, and one of the world’s highest infant mortality rates. Al and his family hope their donations can assistant those in need.

“We are proud of Al and his determination to bring the sense of community at Sewickley Academy internationally,” Laura, Clothesline Chair, said.

Are you interested in supporting Gear Up Ségou West Africa? Visit the GoFundMe page to donate or contact Al by email coachal@collegebballprospects.com or phone 412-519-8058 to sponsor a barrel.