Our Hoosiers For Good athletes have had a busy spring supporting their charity partners at various events!
MONROE COUNTY YMCA MEET & GREET and BASKETBALL CAMP: TAMAR BATES & MILLER KOPP
Tamar Bates and Miller Kopp spent an evening with kids and their families at the Monroe County YMCA. Families had an opportunity to meet Tamar and Miller before they hosted a basketball camp for several children, supporting their mission to strengthen and build a healthier community.
BIG Brothers big sisters of south central indiana: malik reneau
IU men’s basketball players Malik Reneau joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana at their annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake event. Malik spent the afternoon bowling with several Littles as a part of the organization’s largest fundraiser which allows more Bigs and Littles to be paired up and positively impact children’s lives.
Stone belt: brett bebej and Maouloune Goumballe
IU men’s soccer players Brett Bebej and Maouloune Goumballe joined our friends at Stone Belt for an afternoon and lead a soccer skills clinic, supporting Stone Belt’s mission to prepare, empower, and support people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in the life of the community.
WARRIORS FOR PEACE: CJ GUNN
CJ Gunn joined Warriors for Peace for their annual clean-up day to celebrate Jack Shockley’s birthday. Jack was an innocent victim of gun violence, and Warriors for Peace strives to promote peaceful change. Before the event, CJ shared his experience with gun violence and why it’s important for him to use voice to support the mission of Warriors for Peace.
ADDItionAL ATHLETE APPEARANCES
- Girls on the Run: Maddie Russin, women’s track and field athlete, joined Girls on the Run at Templeton Elementary School to prepare for an upcoming 5K race. Girls on the Run aims to inspire girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills.
- Cancer Support Community: Logan Duncomb and Kaleb Banks attended a donor luncheon with Cancer Support Community. They had the opportunity to hear more about how CSC supports individuals and families who are affected by cancer and the impact their services make.
- A Kid Again: Xavier Johnson joined A Kid Again at the annual Republic Airways Plane Pull. This event is a fundraiser that supports A Kid Again, as well as other organizations, and serves as a team building event.