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- Updated: June 3, 2016
HOUSTON — When Astros outfielder George Springer was a kid, he was intimidated by the thought of public speaking, mainly because he felt like the only person in the world who stuttered.
As an adult, he learned that he was not alone with his struggles, and now, he wants today’s kids to also not feel that sense of isolation. He wants them to know stuttering should not stop them from doing what they want to do and being who they want to be.
That was the main message sent Thursday night at Lucky Strike bowling alley in downtown Houston, site of Springer’s second annual All-Star Bowling Benefit. Proceeds support Camp SAY, a life-changing summer camp for young people who stutter. Springer is the SAY organization’s national spokesman.
“You never know in life how you’re going to go,” Springer said. “You want to have the confidence to speak in front of people and in front of crowds. For some people, that’s hard. I just hope I can help somebody out there and make it a little easier on them.”
Several of Springer’s Astros teammates attended the benefit, including Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Jake Marisnick, Scott Feldman, Tony Kemp, Mike Fiers and Lance McCullers. Team owner Jim Crane, president Reid Ryan and several members of the Astros staff were also there.
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