Get Involved: Anthony Smith 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
May 9, 2012 No Comments
Love basketball? Do you know how to referee? Want to help others? The 4th annual Anthony Smith 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on May 19, is the place for you! Anthony Smith was a lover of basketball. He played basketball for Kirkwood High School for 4 years. He played Division I basketball at Loyola University in Chicago. Anthony bravely battled Leukemia for 3 years before passing away in 2008. The tournament is one of remembrance, love, and respects to help others who fought or are fighting with the courage that Anthony did.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) raises awareness, funds, and educates about the blood cancers Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and many others. They are doing everything they can to find a cure for these diseases. The foundation funds lifesaving research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Volunteers are need throughout the tournament from referees to scorekeepers. You can also sign up to participate in the event. There are several divisions so that whole family can participate!
Event Details:
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Concordia Lutheran Church
(505 S. Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood Missouri)
Register for the Anthony Smith 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at www.keepwatching50.org. Registration fee is $80.
Divisions:
- 4th grade boys & girls
- 5th & 6th grade boys & girls
- 7th & 8th grade boys & girls
- 9th & 10th grade boys & girls
- 11th & 12th grade boys & girls
- 18 & Up competitive men & women
- 40 & Up men
All funds raised at this event benefit the Gateway Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Let us know if you participate or volunteer! We want to hear about your experience!
Written by: Alyssa Shyken
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