Members of BYU’s swim and dive team headed to Puerto Rico on Wednesday, Dec. 27, for their winter training camp but will also spend time helping the community after Hurricane Maria destroyed most of the country earlier this fall.
“We have connected with Light Up Puerto Rico to build roofs and hand out solar lights,” BYU head coach John Brooks said. “This is a training trip, but we will help where there is help needed.”
The non-governmental organization's mission is to “help rebuild Puerto Rico and send what’s needed most — solar-powered generators and light systems, water filtration systems, tent shelters and other supplies to rebuild homes,” according to its Facebook page.