Student athletes at Benjamin Cardozo High receive massive donation from Pro-BMX rider, alumni

Professional BMX biker Nigel Sylvester has pulled off all sorts of stunts all over the world but his career started right here in New York City, and now he's giving back and inspiring more kids to follow their dreams."I'm super excited. This project has been a long time in the making," Sylvester said.

The Laurelton, Queens native, who graduated from Cardozo High in 2005, donated the recovery room to help student-athletes before and after practice and competition.The return to Cardozo High also marked a full-circle moment for Nigel's mom, Anny Sylvester.Sylvester's brother, Adrian, added that their mom always taught them to pay it forward.

Megan Colby, principal at Benjamin Cardozo High School, said the school community is thankful to be remembered.Sylvester's brother, Adrian, added that their mom always taught the two to pay it forward. Meagan Colby, principal at Benjamin Cardozo High School, said the school community is thankful to be remembered.

"The fact that he didn't forget us and came back and still came back and got this done for the kids is just amazing," she said.Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,

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