SPRINGVILLE Alabama resident Rodney Smith Jr. recently made a trip to Utah to deliver a new lawn mower and leaf blower to five local kids and teens for completing what he has called the 50 Yard Challenge. One of those kids was 12-year-old Boston Housley of Springville.
The 50 Yard Challenge and its accompanying nonprofit organization encourages young men and women across the nation to provide service to members in their communities through yard work. Smith challenges the youth to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans, and anyone else in need of help in their town. After the kids complete the challenge, Smith personally delivers a lawn mower and leaf blower to the child s home and presents the child with an award.