ball 4 A CURE inc.
Co-Founder | August 2015 - Present
Six of my closest buddies and I founded Ball 4 a Cure, an annual three on three charity basketball tournament in our hometown of West Hartford, Connecticut. All of the money is donated to the Oncology Clinic at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. The tournament has been an incredible community-wide event, drawing 150 plus competitors from all over the East Coast every year.
First Annual - August 2015
In 2015 we had an idea; an idea that came to fruition that summer. Our first annual Ball 4 A Cure tournament was more successful than we could have imagined. When it was all said and done, we had over 30 teams and raised over $1,500. The logo has come a long way from the first Fresh Prince of Bel-Air inspired design, I created on Microsoft Paint.
Second Annual - August 2016
In our Second Annual Ball 4 a Cure Tournament, we added a Juniors Tournament. With 120 plus competitors, we raised over $2000 for the Oncology Clinic at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Team Guadalupe brought home the gold along with a grand prize of $150. In our younger division, the winners went home with 4 UConn football tickets! It was a great day for the tournament as the weather held off and everyone had a great time.
Third Annual - August 2017
The Third Annual Ball 4 a Cure tournament was another success. Once again we were able to raise our registration numbers, reaching upwards of 130 people. The move to an indoor location proved to be a success as we were able to accompany more teams with the extra courts. In year three, we raised over $3000, implementing silent auctions and side games for spectators and competitors alike.
Fourth Annual - August 2018
With another year under our belt came more success, raising $6,669. We started fundraising efforts earlier, securing 11 sponsors for the tournament (including my very own Cost Projects). We also leveraged Instagram and Venmo, to raise over $1000 to cut my hair into a mullet for the event. Both the Juniors and Adult tournament expanded, drawing a mix of 150 Intermural scrubs, College Athletes, and High School hoopers alike. We are currently in the process of becoming an official Non-Profit in Connecticut as we head into our fifth year.
Work in Detroit, MI
University of michigan
Recipient of the 2018 North Campus Deans’ Martin Luther King Spirit Award
The award celebrates the outstanding achievements of the North Campus community members who exemplify the leadership and vision of Dr. King through their commitment to social justice, diversity, and inclusion for my work in Detroit.