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Local pastors will make up the players, the coaches, and even the referees.
C.T. Kirk, pastor of the Sanctuary of Life Outreach Center, predicted the winner will “probably (be) my team because I am on it.”
The event was inspired by Chris Hope's iCHope annual basketball tournament, which brings celebrated athletes to Rock Hill to play for charity. Kirk said he began to wonder why big stars needed to come from the outside in order to make a difference.
“It's kind of sad,” Kirk said. “Why can't we come together and do something for our community also?”
Kirk said that by bringing together churches from different denominations and cultural backgrounds, the event would “have more impact than doing something separately,” he said.
Proceeds from admissions, vendors and sponsors will benefit Emmett Scott Center's educational and non-violence programming, Kirk said.
“Pastor C.T. Kirk came up with the idea to have this game so that it can bring unity and awareness of valuable programs to the community,” said Latoya Mayes, Emmett Scott Center supervisor.
“The money raised at this basketball game will support continuation of educational programs and our building fund,” Mayes said. A big item on the building fund list is an air conditioner for the gym, she said.
The center's many community, health and wellness programs for the Crawford Road area are often “overlooked,” Mayes said.
“These programs are focused on the principles of CRAVE: character, respect, attitude, value and education,” she said. “There are usually no stories that show how these educational programs keep students ranging from (ages) 6 to 18 out of the streets.”
Many families in the Crawford Road community also need financial assistance.
“We don't boast about what we do for families, but we do take pride in being able to provide opportunities that some youth and families don't get,” Mayes said.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday to see the pastors play ball at the Emmett Scott Center, at 801 Crawford Road. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
C.T. Kirk, pastor of the Sanctuary of Life Outreach Center, predicted the winner will “probably (be) my team because I am on it.”
The event was inspired by Chris Hope's iCHope annual basketball tournament, which brings celebrated athletes to Rock Hill to play for charity. Kirk said he began to wonder why big stars needed to come from the outside in order to make a difference.
“It's kind of sad,” Kirk said. “Why can't we come together and do something for our community also?”
Kirk said that by bringing together churches from different denominations and cultural backgrounds, the event would “have more impact than doing something separately,” he said.
Proceeds from admissions, vendors and sponsors will benefit Emmett Scott Center's educational and non-violence programming, Kirk said.
“Pastor C.T. Kirk came up with the idea to have this game so that it can bring unity and awareness of valuable programs to the community,” said Latoya Mayes, Emmett Scott Center supervisor.
“The money raised at this basketball game will support continuation of educational programs and our building fund,” Mayes said. A big item on the building fund list is an air conditioner for the gym, she said.
The center's many community, health and wellness programs for the Crawford Road area are often “overlooked,” Mayes said.
“These programs are focused on the principles of CRAVE: character, respect, attitude, value and education,” she said. “There are usually no stories that show how these educational programs keep students ranging from (ages) 6 to 18 out of the streets.”
Many families in the Crawford Road community also need financial assistance.
“We don't boast about what we do for families, but we do take pride in being able to provide opportunities that some youth and families don't get,” Mayes said.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday to see the pastors play ball at the Emmett Scott Center, at 801 Crawford Road. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
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