Boys & Girls Club Blog

May 13, 2026

The timing couldn’t have been more fitting.

Just days after the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Softball team punched their ticket to yet another NCAA Division III Tournament, senior Morgan Miller was loading up her car — not with gear for a postseason run, but with bats, balls, helmets, cleats, gloves, and more, all bound for the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh.

Miller, an accounting major and four-year contributor to the Titans program, organized a community equipment drive through 360U Softball and Baseball Training Facility, collecting donated softball and baseball gear over several weeks. The effort was sparked by a class project, but the motivation behind it ran much deeper.

“I want children to be able to freely express themselves and find the joy that sports provide,” Miller said. “Especially with our economy today, I want to help remove the financial burden on parents when it comes to getting their kids equipment. My ultimate goal is to positively impact the youth of Oshkosh.”

That impact was on full display when Miller pulled up to the Club with a carload of donated gear, tangible proof that a college senior with a busy season and a full course load still found a way to show up for her community.

For the Boys & Girls Club, the donation arrived at a critical moment. With the school year winding down and summer programming ramping up, the need for quality equipment is never greater.

“This kind of donation is a game-changer for our kids, and we’re grateful for Morgan’s generosity,” said Sam Schommer, Director of Athletics at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh. “As we head into summer, our sports programming is one of the biggest draws we have. Having access to proper equipment means every child who walks through our doors gets a real experience, not a second-rate one. Morgan’s generosity ensures that cost is never the reason a kid sits on the sideline.”

Miller’s drive reflects what the Titans have long represented both on and off the field — excellence paired with a responsibility to the broader community. As she closes out her collegiate career with a tournament berth and a carload of donated gear in her rearview mirror, it’s clear the game gave her something she’s eager to pass along.

And her hopes for what comes next are simple, but sincere.

“If even one kid picks up a glove or steps onto a field for the first time because of this equipment, that’s everything to me,” Miller said. “Sports taught me discipline, how to be a teammate, how to push through hard days and celebrate the good ones alongside people who have your back. I hope these kids fall in love with that feeling — and carry it with them as they grow.”

Interested in supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s sports and other programming? Visit bgcosh.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

Blog written by Alex Hummel, Director of Advancement