Trajan Langdon, general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans, has decided to join the team. saint’s son team.Sonny Lee saint’s son The founder told Pelicans Scoop that Langdon had accepted an invitation to become a member of the organization’s board of directors.
Trajan Langdon, son of Saints founder Sonny Lee, nonprofit board member and general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans. Credit: Sonny Lee, Son of a Saint; Louisiana, USA New Orleans. 2022
Langdon, 46, was sworn in at the nonprofit’s final board meeting and promised a three-year term. “After his three years, he will have the option to continue his second term or remain on the board.”
“We met at a relative’s house and connected,” Lee said. “Chairman Bill Hines and I met with Torajan at dinner to confirm the links between our organizations— saint’s son And the New Orleans Pelicans. We thought it would be a good idea for him to join our board and he was interested. ”
of saint’s son Programming includes providing mentorship, emotional support, life skills development, and exposure to formative experiences for fatherless boys in the Greater New Orleans area.
“Torajan likes the travel element of our organization. I think it was his first overseas trip to South America as an adult, so he understands that,” Lee said. , talks about the importance of exposing young men to the world outside New Orleans through travel. .
Executive Vice President David Griffin, Head Coach Willie Green and General Manager Trajan Langdon of the New Orleans Pelicans at the 2022 Son of a St. Gala. Credit: Sonny Lee, Son of a Saint; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2022
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“When he was young, his family gave back to the community. He values our work and wants his sons, ages 11 and 14, to participate in society. saint’s son This is a larger level connection for Trajan and his family. ”
Sony Lee established saint’s son January 1, 2011, in honor of his late father and single mother. I am aiming.
Sonny Lee’s father, Vivian Lee Jr., was selected by New Orleans by Prairie View A&M in the third round (54th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. He was a wide receiver for the Saints from 1971-75.
Tragically, Vivian Leigh Jr. died of a heart attack at her home when Sonny was a toddler. After years of therapy dealing with his loss, Sonny has redefined his own life and vision for the future. In a previous interview with Saints News Network, he credits his mother for emphasizing the importance of his therapy, especially to the program’s youth.
Tom Benson, late owner of the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints saint’s son The concept has come true.
Today, the organization positively impacts hundreds of fatherless boys and continues to receive support from athletes such as Drew Brees and Marques Colston, as well as corporate donors and sponsors.
Learn online how to support the Son of a Saint at Sonofasaint.org.
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