Why this Matters

A lot of kids are not able to pursue their dreams of playing sports because of poverty. Some kids are discouraged from playing sports. Sometimes they don’t even believe in themselves.

Around 50% of kids leave sports by 12 years old. Not a lot of kids aren’t able to play due to poverty. Some kids are told that they aren’t good enough by peers or parents, so they quit.

Basetball in Hoop
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