I would like to thank the University of Illinois Springfield coaches, all the players and athletic staff for writing me an inspiration book and supporting me while I have been sick.
I want to especially thank coach Marne Fauser for putting together a basket for my trip to Children’s Hospital. All the coaches put together a wonderful basket with things I love and it really helped me get through the last couple of days there.
Your support has meant a lot to me and my family. I think the UIS athletic department and players are the best around!
— Joelie Bennett, Chatham
Bennett's comments were featured in a "Good Deeds" letter submitted to The State Journal-Register and published on November 12, 2011.
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