In Frisco, Texas, the Angle family is turning their grief into a legacy of support for young athletes. Four months after the tragic sledding accident that claimed the lives of 16-year-olds Elizabeth “Lizzie” Angle and Grace Brito, Lizzie’s family has established the Play Like Lizzie Scholarship Fund. This initiative aims to help young athletes continue participating in sports, reflecting the values that Lizzie embodied.
A Legacy of Love and Sportsmanship
Lizzie Angle was known for her genuine spirit and love for soccer. Her mother, Megan Angle, recalls her daughter as fun and genuine, with photos of Lizzie’s soccer games and family moments now holding deeper meaning. Lizzie and Grace, both sophomores at Wakeland High School, were critically injured in January while being pulled behind a Jeep during a snowstorm. Lizzie passed away the same day, and Grace followed two days later.
The Angle family experienced an overwhelming outpouring of support from their community, which helped them raise over $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign. Inspired by this generosity, they decided to create a scholarship fund to honor Lizzie’s memory and ensure her impact endures.
Supporting Young Athletes
The Play Like Lizzie Scholarship Fund is designed to assist families in covering the costs associated with club sports, such as fees, uniforms, and travel expenses. Lizzie’s father, Brian Angle, emphasized the importance of keeping kids in the game, even if their families face financial hardships. Soccer played a significant role in Lizzie’s life, shaping her character and resilience. The Angle family, longtime FC Dallas season ticket holders, believes that the scholarship will help other young athletes develop similar qualities.
For the Angles, this fund is a way to transform their sorrow into something positive, ensuring Lizzie’s spirit of teamwork and love for sports continues to inspire others. Applications for the Play Like Lizzie Scholarship Fund are being accepted through June 12, offering hope and opportunity to young athletes in the community.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
