Character Counts!
Commissioner's Spotlight
This month, the county commissioner's recognized
The Edge, The Edge Arena, and Giving the Edge Foundation
for the pillar of RESPECT in the
Character Counts Commissioner's Spotlight.
In August, Character Counts! celebrates the pillar of RESPECT in all its forms; RESPECT for self, RESPECT for others, and RESPECT for community. Our honoree this month, exemplifies RESPECT and actively promotes this pillar in Queen Anne’s County.
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In 2013, Kent Island resident, Robert Woolley, opened The Edge Training Academy with the goal of helping student athletes RESPECT themselves by creating an environment that would foster their personal and athletic growth, helping them create opportunities for themselves past the high school playing level. He soon realized that it wasn’t just student athletes lacking resources, opportunity, and support to meet their personal growth needs and expanded the location to hold a full gym open to all.
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In 2016, they expanded and opened The Edge Arena, a 25,000 sq. ft. building that hosts a variety of events, including youth & adult leagues, tournaments, team practices, open plays, and fitness classes where teamwork and RESPECT for others is encouraged. The facility also hosts birthday parties, proms, church services, community gatherings, and much more.
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But that wasn’t enough, behind the scenes, their non-profit arm, Giving the Edge Foundation shows RESPECT for community and ensures their connection to the county they love. With a commitment to empowering the next generation of our community, Giving the Edge Foundation promotes character development by hosting community activities, funding positive behavior incentives in local schools, offering financial support for Edge programming, and much more.
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The Edge, in all aspects, believes that showing RESPECT and providing people opportunities and support encourages them to become successful, caring, responsible, and productive citizens who will understand the importance of giving back and helping others.
Do you know a pillar of character?
"Having good character means doing the right thing even when no one is looking."
We know good things are happening all over the county and we want to shine a spotlight on them! Please nominate a business, organization, or individual who demonstrates good character in Queen Anne's County!