Watch BYUtv on Wednesday at 10:30pm ET/8:30pm MT for a new episode of Turning Point, featuring Row New York -- an organization based in Long Island City that facilitates rowing opportunities for youth from troubled communities. By learning to compete in rowing, the young people don't just receive great exercise. They acquire learning experiences that build confidence and friendship, and prepare them for potential collegiate scholarships. More than 2,000 participants engage with Row New York each year.
Here's a video from Row New York with some of the girls who participate in the program. They mention a few of the reasons why rowing is changing their lives for the better. Tune in to BYUtv on Wednesday for a closer look at the founders of Row New York and what drove them to pursue a life of helping kids in need.