Hoops4Hope returns in-person to raise funds for cystic fibrosis
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The Hoops4Hope event returned this year to its regular format for the first time since 2019. The 3-on-3 basketball event raises awareness for cystic fibrosis.
The annual Hoops4Hope 3-on-3 basketball tournament returned to its in-person format this year.
This year’s tournament outside Merlis Belsher Place featured 25 teams from across Saskatchewan — a day of raising funds and awareness for those with and researching cystic fibrosis (CF).
Co-founder and operator of the event Shaun Nechvatal say this year’s target is $500,000 dollars. They are roughly $2,000 away.
“So good to see people back on the court and in person,” said Nechvatal. “We had someone from the Saskatoon and District cadets who was coming up and giving people hugs and they hadn’t been involved since 2019. They were so happy to be there as well.”
Chan De Ciman who is involved with youth basketball in Saskatoon with some organizations and a former member of the USask Huskies took part in the event as a volunteer.
He says this year’s event was incredible.
“The awareness is the biggest thing for CF. Bringing some awareness to it, lots of people don’t really know about it. Basketball, people like to watch and play, it’s a great way to sort of connect it together,” said De Ciman.
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