Author Mom And Los Angeles Angels' Catcher Son Share Life Experiences With Medford Students

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Children's author Angela O'Hoppe was joined by her son, Los Angeles Angels' catcher Logan O'Hoppe, during a visit to Eagle Elementary School in Medford, New York. The two shared their uplifting stories about people who believed in them and helped them achieve their dreams. Angela discussed her book "If You Choose to Believe in Them," which tells Logan's story of defying the odds to achieve his dream, while Logan shared personal stories from his Major League Baseball journey.

Why it matters

The visit aimed to encourage students to project confidence and overcome obstacles, inspiring them with real-life stories of perseverance and success. As a professional athlete, Logan's presence also provided a unique opportunity for students to learn from someone who has achieved their dreams through hard work and determination.

The details

During the visit, 5th-grade students took part in a hands-on session with Angela and Logan, hearing their stories about people who believed in them and helped them achieve their goals. Angela's book "If You Choose to Believe in Them" tells Logan's story of defying the odds to make it to the Major Leagues, while Logan shared personal anecdotes from his own journey in professional baseball.

• The visit took place last Friday at Eagle Elementary School in Medford, New York.