Megan Janikowski and Jamel Pink honored with CalHOPE Courage Award for overcoming personal hardships
Key points:
- Megan Janikowski and Jamel Pink recognized with the CalHOPE Courage Award for overcoming personal hardships and adversity as college student-athletes in California colleges.
- The award honors student-athletes who have overcome stress, anxiety, and mental trauma associated with personal hardships and adversity.
- $1,000 will be donated in each of their names to support on-campus mental health services at their schools.
Cal Poly Humboldt junior defender Megan Janikowski and Reedley College sophomore defensive lineman Jamel Pink have been honored with the CalHOPE Courage Award for November. Megan’s resilience and success in soccer despite her mother’s death have earned her the recognition. The award, in its second year, aims to honor student-athletes who have overcome mental health challenges. Megan’s determination and advocacy for others facing similar struggles set her apart. Her story serves as an inspiration to others, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.
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