An Augusta University golfer will serve as a mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson.
The Peaches and Cream Foundation has appointed Marine Legentil as its inaugural Global Youth Mental Health and Athletic Inclusion spokesperson, according to a news release.
Legentil, a business administration major at Augusta University and business intern with the foundation, was born blind in her left eye and has defied the limitations of impaired depth perception to become a champion golfer—earning honors such as South African Women’s Amateur Champion, First Team All-Southland Conference and Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year.
“I’m honored to represent an organization that champions both mental health and athletic inclusion,”said Legentil. “Golf changed my life—and I’m committed to ensuring that every young person, regardless of their background or struggles, has the opportunity to thrive.”
Her athletic success, despite visual challenges, is a testament to her resilience and reflects the Foundation’s mission of removing barriers for underserved youth, the release continued.
Her journey has taken her from France to South Africa and now to the United States. Her lived experience as a global citizen and her advocacy for inclusion make her an exceptional choice to lead conversations around sport, wellness and access.
As the foundation’s spokesperson, she will amplify youth voices, promote inclusive participation in athletics and support the Foundation’s efforts to champion mental health globally—sparking hope in communities where opportunity is often out of reach, the release continued.
For more than 20 years, the Peaches and Cream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has empowered youth, college students, and families through education, mental health support, mentorship and internships.
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