Atlanta Hawks Announce Support for Wheelchair Basketball Program
ATLANTA (CBS46) — Last week, the Atlanta Hawks showed their ongoing support for BlazeSports America’s Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program. Nearly 50 youth athletes, coaches, and parents attended Thursday night’s final preseason game against the Miami Heat. During the third quarter, Jon Babul, Vice President of Basketball Development, presented a $20,000 donation from the Atlanta Hawks Foundation to BlazeSports America and its Executive Director, Dawn Churi.
BlazeSports America’s Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball Program is one of the fastest-growing and most successful youth wheelchair basketball programs in the Southeast. The program serves athletes ages 7-18 and lasts for seven months. It is part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). It provides athletes with the resources needed to excel both on and off the court.
Babul shared, “We are honored to continue our fantastic partnership with BlazeSports America’s Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program by providing further resources to assist with items such as practice facility expenses, staff support, team uniforms, and equipment repair,” said Babul. “Jr. NBA Week allows us to spotlight our partnership and to celebrate the importance of growth and development of youth athletes through the power of our sport.”
