South Dakota Hoops of Hope Event Hosted by Gloria Dei
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is leading a state-wide effort to raise nearly $40,000 to build a dormitory for orphaned children in Africa. The Hoops of Hope fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Elmen Center at Augustana College. Come join us in helping the children of Zambia who are being orphaned every day due to HIV/AIDS. We will be raising funds to help build a dormitory for the Jonathan Sim Legacy High School which Hoops of Hope funds built in Twachiyanda, Zambia. Many kids are traveling long distances just to get to school and this will allow them to have a safe place to stay once they get there. To learn more about Hoops of Hope, visit their website at www.hoopsofhope.org. 100% of all Hoops of Hope funds go to World Vision, which manages all building projects for Hoops of Hope. Children and adults from across the Sioux Empire will shoot free throws to represent the many children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Participants will spend part of the day at the free throw line shooting baskets in honor of these children. Each participant will get sponsors from their churches, families, and friends.
