A word from Maggie's parents:We would like to thank the Elite Goalkeeping Academy from the bottom of our heartsfor developing these camp scholarships in the memory of our daughter, Maggie Campbell.This means so much to us and we are honored to say that EGA played such a wonderful rolein developing Maggie's keeper skills.Maggie loved the game of soccer and was an avid goalkeeper. Being a goalie was her passion.She thrived on improving her game and attended two soccer camps each summer, includingElite Goalkeeping Academy. She always felt challenged at the EGA and always looked forwardto their camp each year.Maggie was also an 8th grade honor roll student and had many friends. But Maggie sufferedfrom low self esteem, like many girls her age. She was very self conscious and sensitive aboutthe size of her body and began to listen to some repeated negative remarks made to her overseveral years by a small group of girls. The verbal bullying obviously made Maggie feel veryconfused, doubting her self worth. She apparently felt very depressed and hopeless when shetook her life on May 13, 2009. Maggie was only 14 and a half years old. Words cannot expressthe depth of pain and despair that we have felt since losing our beautiful and preciousDaughter.Our messaage to any adolescent - soccer player or not - is to always talk to an adult if you areexperiencing any type of negative situations at school like Maggie did. Don't keep it to youselfand try to deal with it alone. We were unaware of Maggie's situation until after her death.If we had known, we would have done anything in the world to help our daughter. Feelings ofdepression, anxiety, confusion and any negative thoughts should be shared and talked aboutwith your parents or any adult you trust. Life is a wonderful gift from God who createdyou and loves you very much. And, I know that if Maggie were here today, she would agree thattalking to someone and getting help is so very important.Once again, EGA will honor Maggie with her number on the camper t-shirt.Sincerely,
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