A Springfield boy is hosting a basketball tournament this Saturday to raise money to support development efforts in Africa.
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20121116/NEWS02/711169943/1003
11-year-old organizes fundraiser
November 16,2012
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield boy is hosting a basketball tournament to raise money to support development efforts in Africa.
“Hoops of Hope” will take place at Springfield Community Center on Main Street on Saturday. Participants shoot free throws and proceeds will support the building of a community center and drill wells in Malawi.
Colby Downing, 11, learned about the plight of African children during Vacation Bible School at the Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield. He enjoys basketball and wanted to host an event that would benefit the children.
Colby has invited all children, teens, adults and basketball teams and clubs to “Hoops of Hope.” Those who participate receive a free T-shirt.
Volunteers are needed to run the event. For more information, contact Colby at 886-1646 or at lilfellar10@yahoo.com.
Donations can also be made to Hoops of Hope, 19 Reservoir Road, Springfield, VT 05156.
For more information about Hoops of Hope, an international organization, visit www.hoopsofhope.org.
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Great job kid however what about keeping it in the USA? Just south of us was devastated by a hurricane and I don't see any other countries helping.
ReplyDeletelook around, think he wants to stay here ?
DeleteHow about stopping the negativity and allow Colby to do something that most kids his age would never even think about doing. I for one think that what he is doing is wonderful!
DeleteGood for you, Colby!! Way to being a positive role-model to your peers, not to mention many adults around you!!
AGREE!!!
DeleteMy comment wasn't meant to be negative. I was merely suggesting donating the money to his own country as nobody else is donating to us however when Haiti or Japan has a disaster we (the USA) empties our wallets to help.
ReplyDeleteDOUBLE AGREE!!!!!
DeleteNothing to see here folks. Just a young man doing a good deed, so please move along...
ReplyDeletemaybe it's the parents that are being irrisponsible then ? why are you enabling them? and enabling the mis-guided waste of a childhood ?
DeleteTRIPPLE AGREE !!!!!
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