Hoops for HopeWay

HopeWay is back with their 2nd Annual Hoops for HopeWay Basketball Tournament September 8th, 2018. Hoops for HopeWay is a fun, action-packed 3-on-3 Basketball tournament for ages 16 and up…

Francene Marie

Published Jul 27, 2018 12:44 PM EDT

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HopeWay is back with their 2nd Annual Hoops for HopeWay Basketball Tournament September 8th, 2018.

Hoops for HopeWay is a fun, action-packed 3-on-3 Basketball tournament for ages 16 and up to participate in and supports HopeWay in their life-changing work that they are doing in the community. It also helps to increase public awareness of mental health isssue, in hope to decrease the stigma surrounding mental illness and related treatment. This year's Hoops for HopeWay will feature Arena Hosts for the Charlotte Hornets, Jacinda and Fly-Ty, music by DJ Krazy T, and prizes for competition winners. For more information click here.

The 2nd annual Hoops for HopeWay will be held September 8th, 2018 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at HopeWays own campus gymnasium (1717B Sharon Road West). Their gymnasium is a 13,000 square foot facility that is an integral space for their clients during their treatment. For more information about HopeWay or their event click here.

Francene Marie

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First African American, one-woman syndicated radio host in the Southeast region for major broadcast networks. Over the past 23 years my passion and perseverance has lead me to reach and relate to demographics spanning, Sports stations, Country, Hip-hop, R & B, Gospel, Adult Contemporary & Top 40 radio stations. I have a unique way of setting the tone, and people feel comfortable telling their story,