Father of the “Birdie Sisters” asks public help in sisters making history, like Tiger Woods, IESA State Golf Championship
To whom it may concern:
I am writing to request that Myah Jackson be allowed to represent the City of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools at the Illinois Statewide Elementary School Golf Championship.
Last year, Myah was the champion while only in 6th grade.  Her sister, Erica Jackson, was the runner up.  Erica graduated from elementary school but Myah is still eligible to compete.  She is still eligible to attempt to retain the championship on behalf of CPS and the City of Chicago.  All that is required for Myah to participate is a payment of $40 by her elementary school, Mark T. Skinner West Classical School, to continue her membership with the IESA.
 Last year, Skinner agreed to join the IESA and they made the requisite payment.  However, this year Skinner has informed us that they are no longer able and/or willing to participate.  They indicated that they do not have the funds ($40) or the time to continue their membership.
I am writing this appeal to you because Myah’s participation goes beyond Skinner. Â Myah and her sister Erica were the only representatives from CPS and the City of Chicago last year. Â It is my understanding that Myah would be the only representative from CPS and the City of Chicago if allowed to participate this year.Â
It would be a travesty not to allow Myah the opportunity to remain the champion and to serve as a role model to other CPS youth.
 We have made several requests to the CPS top sports leadership requesting that they intervene to assist in getting Myah registered for the statewide championship.  However to date, there has been no progress.Â
The deadline for Myah to register is quickly approaching — August 27, 2012. Â As a community, we need to work together to ensure that Myah has the opportunity to participate — particularly given the minimal financial commitment required for participation.
I am requesting your assistance and support. You may donate by clicking on this link: http://www.canaancommunitychurch.org/cysi.htm.   The site for the school tournament is iesa.org (girls golf).
Thank you,
Eric C. Jackson
