#cherylhardy

By Beth Perkowski, Program Manager 

District 6 and the Hank Gathers Recreation Center community extend our deepest gratitude and best wishes to Cheryl Hardy, who has retired after having been the backbone of Gathers for the past 40 years.  

Miss Cheryl served as a Recreational Specialty Instructor and volunteered many additional hours at the center. She has been a tremendous guide to the youth in this North Philadelphia community. She has offered many programs to help build character and teach good citizenship through problem solving and teamwork. 

Miss Cheryl shared her coaching skills both on the courts and in the playgrounds. Thousands of kids have gone through her day camps and played for her many teams. She was a great many things to a great many people. 

The biggest gift Miss Cheryl has left us with is her love. For anyone of us who has had the privilege of working alongside Miss Cheryl, we will always remember her dedication and love for the people in the Hank Gathers community. She is truly “one in a million” and will be deeply missed. 

In 2018, Miss Cheryl was honored to be named a Health Hero Challenge semifinalist. Read her health and wellness advice.

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