Ryan Nall Honored for Community Engagement
January 28, 2016 | Football
Oregon State sophomore football student-athlete Ryan Nall has been selected one of three recipients of the Play it Forward Award for December, it was announced Thursday by the Oregon Sports Awards. The award is sponsored by Nike and Providence Health & Services and recognizes individuals and organizations that help motivate kids to be physically active.
Nall, a native of Sandy, Ore., is a leader among the Beavers' football student-athletes for community service, including working with the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis. The running back is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and is a speech communication major at OSU.
“Ryan is among the leaders at Oregon State for engaging with kids in various activities,” said Beyond Football program coordinator Kayla Gross. “He excels at motivating all kids to participate and has developed into a role model for children of all ages.”
Nall is joined for December's recognition by West Linn High School senior Natalie Byrne, a varsity lacrosse and soccer player, and the Northwest Wheelchair Tennis Association.
“I enjoy watching people smile when they see athletes work with them,” Nall said. “I love to interact with people, particularly kids, as it allows me to take a step back from my life and see what it's like for other people.”
The Play it Forward Award Fund supports non-profit organizations that provide access to physical activity and sport opportunities for youth throughout Oregon. To read the complete announcement and for the Fund's description please read here.
