Shooting Hoops brings Awareness, Fun, and Research Dollars
J.R. loves basketball. Last year, he turned that passion into a way to raise money for FIRST This year he organized another tournament on May 2 in his home town of Viola, Kansas with 86 players signing up to play. Each paid $10 to participate in the day and received a benefit t-shirt. Concessions were donated by local community members and additional donations were accepted. A display, complete with a TV 
playing the FIRST Teen DVD, was set up providing information about FIRST, its mission, background, and research updates. The event was a tremendous success, raising over $500 for Lamellar Ichthyosis Research. With such a wonderful turn out, J.R. would like to make this an annual event.
« Back to Previous Page
Thank You For Your Interest In FIRST