Basketball Updates!

I haven't updated this blog in awhile but that is not to suggest that things are static on the basketball front.  On the contrary, I have continued to make some valuable connections and interest in this story continues to grow.  Here are a few things I can share:

1.  In February I was invited to the Kingston Lakers Basketball League banquet to share the basketball story.  More than 100 young players and their parents were in attendance and interest in the story was evident.
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2.  Early in March a grade 7 student at L'Acadie ran a fundraiser at her Impact Basketball tournament.  Money raised ($570 and growing) will be used to help build the first court at St. Catherine's school.  Chloe Charron is making change in the world by taking an interest in the basketball story and by deciding to help make it happen.  Thank you Chloe and thank you to all of the parents and community members who visited her booth and purchased hand-crafted jewelry made by Ugandan women.

Chloe and her friend raise money for basketball support in Kenya.

3.  On the eve of International Women's Day I was delighted to receive photos celebrating St. Catherine's first girls basketball team.  Below are some photos which illustrate that girls can and DO play basketball too!  Thank you to the teachers and coaches at St. Catherine's School for working hard to make this happen.  Your sacrifice will benefit these girls in many, many ways.

St. Catherine's School First Ever Girls Basketball Team

Coach Pamela with the boys' team captain, Steven, and the girls' team captain, Millicent

Yes, we can!

Millicent is a leader in her community!

Steven is a leader too!

Under 8 Girls's team captain, Diana Sherry, is all smiles!

Little Faith will play!

Together We are Stronger!