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Fairfield Basketball Coach Recognized For 35 Years Of Mentorship

From a brand partner: Dave Danko has helped generations of girls pursue basketball and college opportunities.

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Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Victoria Klaff, who nominated Dave Danko.
Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Victoria Klaff, who nominated Dave Danko. (Shutterstock)

Fairfield, Connecticut — Behind every thriving student is someone who believed in them. To celebrate these mentors, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the educators, coaches and role models supporting the next generation.

This submission comes from Victoria Klaff, who nominated Dave Danko. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

What is the mentor, coach or educator’s name?

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Dave Danko

What is your relationship to them?

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Sister

How have they made an impact?

He's worked with all ages of girls for basketball. He has been a coach for over 35 years. He has impacted their lives by getting them college scholarships.

What are three words that best describe them?

Dedicated, hardworking and responsible.

Thank you for all you do, Dave Danko!

Do you know a teacher, coach or mentor making a difference in your community? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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