My boys were in their glory this Friday night when we attended a HopeKids event: The Hamilton vs. Chandler High Football Game. Football on a rainy night, excellent food, getting to meet the Husky mascot, face painting, gift bags, t-shirts, seats on the field, and a last second game winning touchdown…what could get better than that!
Drake, Broc and Trey along with all the HopeKids in attendance were invited onto the field to run through the humungous Hamilton helmet and remain on the field to cheer for the Hamilton Huskies as they went for their 12th consecutive win against the Chandler Wolves…what a rivalry. All the names of the HopeKids were announced as they walked across the length of the football to be recognized…they loved it!
At half time a check was presented to the HopeKids organization from both high schools. The high school kids raised the money during the week by donating their spare change to money jars located at each school.
In addition to the food, music, entertainment and on the field, front row seats, each HopeKid was given a bag full of goodies that included, two t-shirts, a pompon, bubbles, chalk, two footballs, a cup full of candy, coupons for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and more…Trey had a blast, as did Drake and Broc. HopeKids most definitely accomplished their goal of taking the worry of the diagnosis away and giving the kids something to look forward to, to hope for…our boys would hope for a football game like that every weekend! A huge Thank you to HopeKids and Mr. Farabee for putting on such a wonderful event!
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