Frequently Asked Questions for NJB/YBOA
How does the program work?
Hoops of Hope is like a walk-a-thon. Commit to having your team shoot 1,000 free throws on December 6th in honor of World AIDS Day and to honor the thousands of kids orphaned each day due to HIV/AIDS. NJB teams can send out your own personal NJB Chapter fundraising site, which you can find on the Sponsor tab. Use this site to allow friends and family to sponsor your team's efforts. YBOA teams will can create their fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/hoopsofhope2008. After your event, a check will be sent to your chapter for 1/2 the amount raised. The other 1/2 will be used by Hoops of Hope and World Vision to bring relief to AIDS orphans throughout Africa.
How does our team sign up?
Just send an email to participate@hoopsofhope.org and let us know that you'll be doing Hoops of Hope, how many kids are on your team, t-shirt size or grade level and we'll do the rest
How long will it take our team to shoot 1,000 free throws?
It takes the average participant 15 minutes to shoot 100 free throws. If you only have one hoop, then two can stand at the line at the same time. It should take your team about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the free-throw marathon
Can someone sponsor us by check?
Yes. Make sure you put your chapter name on the memo line so we know where to give the credit. Send all checks after the event to: Hoops of Hope PO Box 22227, Mesa, AZ 85277
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Hoops of Hope is an Arizona non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation and all donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt provide we have a mailing address for each donor
Why basketball and free-throws?
Check out the History tab
Do we have to shoot on December 6th?
No, although most choose to shoot on or around this date. It this date doesn't work for you, please feel free to choose another date
Where should our team shoot?
Wherever you practice is probably best
Have further questions?
Contact us by email at participate@hoopsofhope.org or by phone at 480-325-8005
