01/19/2026
One of my favorite stories recently was hearing an update on the “Hurricanes” team in Kigali, Rwanda. 🌍
These purple jerseys were originally donated through Peace Passers in January 2014, fun fact & total coincidence that they shipped on MLK Day exactly 14 years ago! Now 2026 and the kits are STILL being worn, yes you read that correctly - 14 years later!
Jake Bramer who travels from Tennessee to Rwanda every few years to support the local orphanage explained that when he first shared the jerseys he told them the kits were from Gainesville High School boys team, and they were called the “Hurricanes” 🌀
“I had to tell them what a hurricane was. I told them it was a mighty storm, which made them smile,” he said. “Then I told them purple was the color of royalty, and they were amazed by that.” 👑 💜
That was just the beginning, I learned from Jake on his visit this past summer that over the years the ‘Hurricanes’ has become a powerful name in the community and has spun into the naming of local businesses! Hurricanes Ink, an internet business, as well as Hurricanes Transportation 🚕. Both businesses support the orphanage and help provide jobs for the young people. How cool is that? The ripple effect is real! ✌️💜⚽️
