Before Sporting's match against the Colorado Rapids on Sept. 21, Preston Hickert, a sixth-grade teacher and cross country coach at Heritage Middle School (HMS) in the Liberty School District, was honored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and Sporting KC as a Blue KC Sporting Samaritan.
“Preston Hickert’s heart for the kids at Heritage Middle School is evident through his actions inside the classroom and out,” said Christina Lively, Department Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Blue KC. “Through his influence and example, kids are not only being shown that they are valuable, but also learning how to be kind to others and care about their community.