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Unity softball comforting assistant coach, community legend amid cancer battle

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Unity softball comforting assistant coach, community legend amid cancer battle

Unity softball comforting assistant coach, community legend amid cancer battle

David Ellars has coached at Unity for more than 30 years. Following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the Rockets softball team came together to share a token of their appreciation for all he does.

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