Description: The monthly CalHOPE award honors student-athletes at California colleges and universities who have overcome the stress, anxiety, and mental trauma associated with personal hardships and adversity.
The monthly CalHOPE award honors student-athletes at California colleges and universities who have overcome the stress, anxiety, and mental trauma associated with personal hardships and adversity. Here’s a closer look at the inspiring personal stories of the latest CalHOPE Courage Award honorees.
Jamel Pink’s journey from Reading, Pennsylvania to Reedley College in Fresno County is a testament to his resilience to overcome tragedy, injury, and debilitating mental health challenges.
When Jamel’s older brother, Jamain, achieved success playing college football for Lincoln University near Oxford, Pennsylvania, it inspired him to also pursue education and football. However, in August 2020, tragedy struck when both were shot. While Jamel recovered from his wounds, Jamain did not.