#GivingTuesday Full Court Press to the 2019 NWBA National Championships

ParaSport Spokane • November 25, 2018

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As part of the #GivingTuesday Movement on November 27th. ParaSport Spokane is launching our "Full Court Press to the 2019 NWBA National Championships!" Fundraising Campaign.

On November 27th, every dollar raised for charities via the Facebook Fundraising portal will be matched by Facebook and PayPal up to the value of $7 Million.

With a goal of $8,000, this fundraising campaign has dual goals:
-To build awareness about the mission and values of ParaSport Spokane
-To offset the cost for the Women's and Junior wheelchair basketball teams to compete at the 2019 NWBA National Championships in New Lennox, IL.

ParaSport Spokane wheelchair basketball team huddles, #GivingTuesday logo
Wheelchair basketball team poses in white jerseys above a #GivingTuesday banner
Wheelchair basketball player dribbles up the court, #GivingTuesday graphic

Funds raised will offset travel, accommodation and tournament fees and help to meet the goal of ParaSport Spokane in reducing costs to athletes and their families to as little as possible.

The fundraising drive will not only take place on Nov 27th, but will continue through the new year until February 22nd.

There is considerable cost to operate this program, which is run by a 100% volunteer group of staff. Volunteers gave over 5000 hours to this program in 2018 coordinating programs up to six days a week at times. The impact that this program has on its member athletes is profound and lasts a lifetime. Any and all donations are appreciated, even the smallest contribution makes great impact.

As campaign imagery is released, it will appear in the gallery below.

Collage of five wheelchair basketball players with the #GivingTuesday logo
Player in jersey 54 hands a basketball to a young child, #GivingTuesday
Two young players smile, text reads Lifelong friendships forged on the hardwood
Player holds a ball, text reads 20 yrs of basketball and I still love it
Player in jersey 51 shoots, text reads Help us reach our goal, #GivingTuesday
Player sets up a shot under the word Focused, #GivingTuesday
Player in jersey 44 dribbles, text reads Since starting, I feel alive again
Player drives with the ball, text reads I have so much fun playing
Player pushes up court, text reads I was capable of being athletic
Player in jersey 24 passes, text reads Sport has helped me be more confident
Smiling young player holds a basketball, #GivingTuesday November 27, 2018
Player holds the ball, text reads I just love to play, #GivingTuesday
Player 33 dribbles, text reads Driving 3 hours to practice can be tough
Smiling player in a red warmup jacket, text reads Motivated by my teammates
Player dribbles, text says the leadership skills learned will last a lifetime

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