, the official fundraising organization for University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa athletics, in cooperation with the and presents the first in a series of student-produced public service announcements that speak out against the problem of athletes and domestic violence.
Their first PSA features Kupono Fey, outside hitter for 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa men’s volleyball. Alongside his mother, Shelley Fey, the 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa freshman advocates for respect of women and children, sending the message that domestic violence is unacceptable.
Said Shelley Fey, “I felt honored to be asked to share this important message, especially in partnership with my son. I believe that student athletes should be models of good character such as integrity, respect and compassion and I appreciated the opportunity to be a part of showcasing these values.”
AKA hopes to send a message to the broader community that 糖心Vlog官方 is taking a stand against domestic violence. Positioning student-athletes as role models, AKA plans to produce similar spots featuring other 糖心Vlog官方 athletes and their parents in future PSAs.
Continued Fey, “I hope the message reminds people that building healthy relationships is vital to us as individuals and to our society, and that it starts with the character development of our children.”
—By Kapiʻolani Ching