Arieta’s parents, originally from Fiji, are officers in the Salvation Army, which relocated them to Colorado. Struggling with leaving her friends behind, Arieta thinks rugby has helped her manage the transition and find community in her teammates.
She is thankful to have the opportunity to stay up-to-speed with her endurance and athletic abilities.
Hear more about their story from Arieta’s sister, Nelly, who plays on the same rugby team:
Three out of four adults playing sports also played as kids, and nowadays, there aren’t as many opportunities for youth sports. That’s what Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day hopes to change, and we need your help!
SEEN is a program that was started by a group of students at Overland High School who have experienced some form of trauma related to being in foster care. Through an action research project, they created a mentorship program for elementary school students who have also been in foster care.