Mililani High School alumnus Dillon Gabriel is giving back to his alma mater once again, donating state-of-the-art fitness equipment to Mililani's newly enhanced athletic training facility in partnership with Echelon Fitness.
Gabriel's latest donation will be commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22, just two days before the start of the NFL Draft. Gabriel is currently projected to be selected in the middle rounds of the draft.
Gabriel, who set the state's all-time passing yards record during his days playing quarterback for Mililani, went on to play collegiately for UCF, Oklahoma and Oregon. In 2024, he was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, becoming just the fourth player to graduate from a Hawai‘i high school player to do so.
Last spring, though his NIL deals, Gabriel donated new Nike uniforms for multiple sports and various types of equipment to the Trojans, including Vicis helmets for the football team.
"Growing up in Mililani, I was shaped by a community that believed in me and supported my journey in football and in life,” said Gabriel in a press release. “Partnering with Echelon Fitness to enhance the athletic training room at Mililani High School is my way of giving back to the place that helped me become the person and athlete I am today.”
Gabriel's partnership with Echelon comes with the goal of providing current Trojans with access to the same top-notch equipment he had at his disposal in college.
“Echelon Fitness' incredible donation of high-quality equipment will transform the space into a more functional and inspiring environment for Mililani’s student-athletes. Along with their contributions, we’re making additional improvements, like deep cleaning and fresh paint, to ensure the facility better meets the needs of current and future athletes," Gabriel said. “This project is about honoring the legacy of Mililani High School while helping the next generation of student-athletes reach their goals. I’m grateful to Echelon Fitness for sharing this vision and partnering with me to create opportunities for these young athletes to thrive."
Added Echelon Fitness CEO Lou Lentine: "At the heart of our mission is providing the tools and technology that empower individuals to reach their fitness goals, all while ensuring an engaging and motivating journey along the way. We’re thrilled to work closely with Dillion to inspire the next generation of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.”
Christian Shimabuku can be reached at christian@alohastatedaily.com.
