Rotary Youth Leadership Hoop-A-Thon
“We are shooting to make a difference for kids on and off the court.”
The Strathcona Rotary Hoop-A-Thon is an annual basketball fundraising event that helps hundreds of kids in East Vancouver. Basketball players aged 10 to 18 will be joined by Rotarians, alumni and VIPs who have collected pledges to shoot free throws - earning money for the program.
The event is driven by Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise, Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown and Rotary Club of Vancouver. The Hoop-A-Thon is also supported by Vancouver Young Professionals Rotaract Club. We all believe in Service above Self. There are over 1.2 million Rotarians who make a difference in the world everyday… Help us help the kids!
The 2018 Hoop-A-Thon goal is $40,000… The Rotary Clubs of Vancouver are shooting for $30,000 and The Strathcona Community Centre kids are shooting for $10,000.
- $20,000 will be awarded in Post Secondary Scholarships and Vocational Training
- $20,000 will be presented to the Strathcona Community Centre Youth Basketball Program.
- $20,000 will be presented to the Strathcona Community Centre Youth Basketball Program.
Since 2006, over $285,000 has been raised for the Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Program - helping kids through education, teamwork, leadership skills, community involvement and respect for others.
Who Do We Help?
Half of the funds raised at The Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Hoop-A-Thon are awarded in scholarships and job skills training. Donations go directly to students in the form of $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships and fees for job certification programs. The money helps individual students with their tuition and other costs for college and university.
All of the students who receive funding have demonstrated their commitment to community service, youth leadership and volunteerism - and have a verified need for financial support due to family and individual circumstances.
Half of the funds raised at The Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Hoop-A-Thon are awarded in scholarships and job skills training. Donations go directly to students in the form of $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships and fees for job certification programs. The money helps individual students with their tuition and other costs for college and university.
All of the students who receive funding have demonstrated their commitment to community service, youth leadership and volunteerism - and have a verified need for financial support due to family and individual circumstances.
Media Sponsor:
Thanks to GLOBAL BC, News Anchor, Chris Gailus and Meteorologist, Yvonne Schalle… Chris and Yvonne will be shooting hoops again this year!
