Elyse Richardson had just gone through an exhausting workout at the 9Round fitness center, but she still took time to talk about kids.

Specifically, she talked about how she wanted to help kids at the Long Beach and L.A. Harbor Boys & Girls Clubs.

“I am going to donate balls so these kids can enjoy playing sports,” said Richardson, an office manager, on the kickoff (pun intended) of the annual Let’s Play Ball Drive sponsored by the Press-Telegram and Daily Breeze, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of both Long Beach and L.A. Harbor. • Ginette Skelton drops off toys at Boathouse on the Bay during the annual sports-ball drive in Long Beach on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) • Former NFL player Willie McGinest, leaders of the Boys & Girls

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