Raised in Shepherd Park, Washington DC., one of the nation’s first truly integrated neighborhoods, Sean spent countless hours on the playground where he was introduced to the game basketball. It was on the court where Sean learned the greatest lessons of life. Shepherd Park playground taught Sean how to live, how to love, how to fail, and most importantly, how to dream. It was this dream that empowered Sean set out and recreate Shepherd Park’s all over the world.
This dream later became known as PeacePlayers International, which Sean and his brother Brendan founded in 2001. PeacePlayers International is a global organization that uses sports to unite and educate young people in divided communities. PeacePlayers International currently operates programs year round in Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine, South Africa, and Cyprus that bring together thousands of 10-15 year old children from different backgrounds to form positive relationships, develop leadership skills, and improve their futures. Over the past five years, the organization has worked with over 45,000 children. PeacePlayers International has been profiled by CNN International, CBS News Sunday Morning, Parade, ESPN, BBC, Washington Post, NPR and several other media outlets.
Sean is currently working on a new movement called "Siyanda", with the premise of reducing the stigma of AIDS and encouraging the youth to test early and remain healthy. This young man has undoubtedly had a lasting impression on everyone he has touched and will continue to do remarkable work for social change.
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This dream later became known as PeacePlayers International, which Sean and his brother Brendan founded in 2001. PeacePlayers International is a global organization that uses sports to unite and educate young people in divided communities. PeacePlayers International currently operates programs year round in Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine, South Africa, and Cyprus that bring together thousands of 10-15 year old children from different backgrounds to form positive relationships, develop leadership skills, and improve their futures. Over the past five years, the organization has worked with over 45,000 children. PeacePlayers International has been profiled by CNN International, CBS News Sunday Morning, Parade, ESPN, BBC, Washington Post, NPR and several other media outlets.
Sean is currently working on a new movement called "Siyanda", with the premise of reducing the stigma of AIDS and encouraging the youth to test early and remain healthy. This young man has undoubtedly had a lasting impression on everyone he has touched and will continue to do remarkable work for social change.
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- Apr 23, 2008
- Sep 18, 2007
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