Unbreakable belief helped him persevere while growing up on some rough streets in Rochester.

Champion Academy, connects at risk teenagers with mentors; providing critical support, consistency and accountability.

Students met their mentors and got a sneak peek at what they will be doing this summer.

Hundreds of Champion Academy 'blue shirts' descended upon the University of Rochester campus on Friday

It's time for the individuals who care about Rochester in a real way, the time for someone to do something is here.

As a proud Rochestarian, Roland wanted to make an impact.

It's the largest mentoring program in the history of the Rochester: the Champion Academy.

"We're turning students from 1.0 to 4.0 (GPA); students who were getting suspended multiple times a year to zero."

The mayor visited and told her story, how she grew up in the city and knows there are serious obstacles for these kids to overcome.