Hoops for Hope 2010 Photos

Hoops for Hope 2010 photos have been posted on the Miles of Hope Photo Album. Click to view the photos now.

Minisink Lady Warriors said:

“We had a fantastic time! You guys did a great job running the fundraiser. Everything was so well organized and ran so smoothly from our perspective. Loved how the girls were going around selling the raffle tickets and selling the fruit throughout the stands. We will definitely participate again next year.”

Discount designer jean company, Charity Denim, will bring designer jeans to the Rittenberg Lounge in Mather Hall at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. on Monday, May 4 from 10:30-4:00.

Trinity’s chapter of the National Sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma will host the jean company with proceeds benefiting the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation – www.milesofhope.org

Trinity Sophomore and KKG Member, Hilary Novik, organized the clothing sale to benefit this breast cancer foundation near her home.

“We have an obligation to do charity work and we look forward to giving Miles of Hope a big donation to assist them in funding programs for people affected by breast cancer.”

Jeans will be on sale from brands like Hudson, Citizens of Humanity, 7 for all mankind, people’s liberation, etc.

The designer jeans on sale normally cost between $140 and $200 retail. Their reduced price tags range from $45 and $85 at the sale. For each pair sold, $5 will be donated to Miles of Hope.

“This program is a unique way to support our philanthropy, while offering people an opportunity to purchase brand new jeans at discounted prices,” Novik said.

“College students like to look nice, and it is even better to support a good cause at the same time,” President and founder of Charity Denim Steve Price said.

He started the company about a year ago when he tapped into the large market of college girls who are willing to pay a fortune for a pair of the latest designer jeans. At the end of each season Charity Denim buys left over inventory directly from the manufactures, which are “happy to help out,” according to Price.

The company has been to many campuses across the country, and has also done sales in private homes. Charity Denim donates to whatever philanthropy the host decides.

Novik organized the event after hearing about it from sorority sisters in New York who have participated, and raved of its success.

“It is great to raise money for such a wonderful cause that affects people everywhere,” she said.

“What makes this different from any other philanthropy on campus is that you don’t have to buy a ticket or form teams, and you can come and go when you want,” Novik added.

The Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament at Marist College unofficially raised over $23,000 for the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. (funds are still being collected at this time) With 48 teams and 500 players it was the biggest tournament of its kind in the area. 1000 spectators came to watch their moms, sisters, daughters and friends as the competition was fierce and friendly all at the same time. Live Action was covered on channel 18 local cable news.

The annual tournament allows women of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play basketball in a competitive or less challenging arena depending on their choice of division.

“We had former high school and college players as well as women who haven’t played in years competing in separate divisions this year,” explained Maureen Seipp, chairman of the event.

“We accommodate all levels and abilities – everyone can play and have a good time,” she added

“Hoops helps us highlight the importance of exercise and staying in shape as good for the body and the mind. Friendly competition of this type is a natural stress reliever. Everyone smiles on the court no matter how spirited and that makes the whole day fun and rewarding,” said Cathy Varunok, Foundation Co-Founder.

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit public charity with a mission to fund support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley, NY.