ALMA - This past week before the last high school football game of the season, Alma College's Athletic Department presented a $1,000 check to Alma PAL. Alma College Athletic Director, John Leister, and Sports Information Director, Mike Hanson, presented the check which consisted of a return of the gate proceeds from the PAL games played at Alma College's Bahlke Field this fall. Alma College President, Jeff Abernathy, rounded the total off to an even $1000. Alma PAL President, Nick O'Neill, spoke highly of the partnership between the PAL organization and Alma College, saying, "Alma College has become a vital resource to the PAL program in it's mission to serve the youth of Alma. The generous donation of $1000 is the latest example of their continued support for which we are very grateful." O'neill accepted the donation on the behalf of Alma PAL. PAL has prove to be a very important tool for the athletes in Alma, as nearly all varsity athletes played in the PAL leagues and participated in the PAL camps in their various sports throughout their youth.