Welcome to the 1st Annual HOOPS & WISHES championship tournament in support of Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina! Our goal is in this inaugural year is to raise more than $7,500 - enough to fund a wish for a deserving child and his/her family.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. If you do nothing else, please watch this video. Wish experiences are so meaningful to the Wish Kids and their families. It is easy to help, and fun too.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
For every $50 you contribute directly to Make-A-Wish via this website, you'll receive 1 entry bracket in an NCAA Tournament contest that I have set up on ESPN.com's Tournament Challenge website. Our hope is that many of you are able to contribute more than 1 bracket...but please know that every bracket helps. Please include your contact information as you make your donation (include email and phone). You'll receive a tax receipt directly from Make-A-Wish, and I will also be notified that you donated. I'll then email you the ESPN group entry information so that you can complete your bracket(s). It's very easy to enter.
The winner will earn bragging rights and receive a 2024 Hoops And Wishes Championship Belt commemorating your generosity, as well as your superiority over the other entrants. Please help by contributing any amount you can - $100, $200, or even more. Every dollar you donate can help Make-A-Wish kids renew their courage and find a turning point in their lives.