Little Tips, Big Purpose — Cosmetology student uses tips to support local youth athletes
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Abcde Tupa'i, a young woman from the villages of Pago Pago and Mapusaga Fou is making a meaningful difference far beyond her salon chair.

![“Real change begins when we show up for each other, one tip at a time” — says Abcde Tupa’i, who is helping to support a group of local student athletes that have chosen to to play high school football in Santa Barbara, California. Back row (left to right): Ailao Faumui, Poamo Liu, Terrence Tasila, Donovan Tupa’i, Edmund Tupa’i Front row (left to right): Suitulaga Faiauluma, Oscar Anoa’i-Mauia, Sualupe Atonio, Fusifou Tauave, D’Marzilvestah Siaosi Pictured at right: Abcde Tupa’i [Courtesy photo] athletes and benefactor](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1543.jpeg?itok=4gkrxFXQ)








