Jai Opetaia is a renowned professional boxer with proud Samoan heritage. He is the reigning Cruiserweight World Champion, holding both the Ring Magazine and International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles.
On Tuesday morning, February 11, the Campus of Hope had the honor of welcoming back Jai Opetaia. This marks his second visit to the campus, where he once again showed his support and compassion by donating food supplies for the children before returning to Australia.
Accompanying Jai on this special visit were his brother and his wife, Kanesha, along with Ray and Kris Currier from Australia. For Ray and Kris, this was also a return visit to SVSG, as they had previously supported the community in 2011 by donating 50 cartons of clothes and toys to children affected by the tsunami.
During his visit, Jai expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with the children and extended his best wishes to SVSG in celebration of its 20th anniversary. His dedication to giving back to the community exemplifies his strong connection to his Samoan roots and his desire to uplift and inspire the next generation.
The SVSG community, especially the children at the Campus of Hope, were deeply touched by the kindness of Jai Opetaia and the Currier family. Their visit served not only as a moment of joy but also as a powerful reminder of the impact that love and support can have on the lives of those in need.
As a token of appreciation, SVSG President Siliniu Muliaga Chang expressed heartfelt gratitude:
“With a grateful heart, we extend our sincere thanks to Jai Opetaia, Mr. and Mrs. Currier, and their team for remembering our community before leaving the country. Jai, your accomplishments truly inspire us all, and the children, along with the entire SVSG community, deeply appreciate your presence. It has been a pleasure to host you, and we pray that God grants you strength and success in your upcoming games and future endeavours. To your wife, brother, and Mr. and Mrs. Currier, thank you for your kindness and unwavering support.”
