CHICAGO -- A Rogers Park youth football team has seen an outpouring of support, after their memories and equipment went up in smoke in just seconds.The fire put the season in jeopardy for the High Ridge Chargers. But the community got them back onto the field – and ready for another season.'It's really been really, honestly just inspiring,' said High Ridge Chargers President David Roti.The team's first spring practice got under way Thursday.
When the kids found out the Bears were helping out, Roti said they were 'pretty excited.'While the destruction of the equipment left the Chargers worried about their spring season, the reality is the generosity of the community now allows the organization to think beyond the football field - by helping the kids and mentoring them in a bigger way.
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