Canty hosts Camp of Champions
Chris Canty #99 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle late in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. (Jan. 1, 2012) Credit: Jim McIsaac
Several NFL players – including Giants Chris Canty, Michael Boley, Andre Brown, Adrian Tracy and Clint Sintim – were at George Washington High School in Washington Heights Thursday morning, hosting a clinic for youth league football players. The event, organized by the Chris Canty Foundation, United Way of New York City and the Police Athletic League, hosted over 300 children.
"It’s a great feeling to be able to come back to where it all started for me and be able to serve my community,” said Canty, who grew up in Co-op City, about 10 miles from Washington Heights.
“I take it as, ‘If I have the ability to make a difference in the kids’ lives, then I also have the responsibility to do it.’ I can relate to these kids and thinking back, I would’ve died to have an NFL player come out and coach me for a few hours.”
"They don’t see people who have star status in their communities. It tells them, ‘You know what, I’m really worth it. These people care about me.’”
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