On Thursday, January 23, and Friday, January 24, 2025, Jefferson High School will host its 11th Annual Hoops for Hope Event at Jefferson High School. Every year this event is used to raise money for families in the Jefferson R-7 School District that have been faced with hardship due to illness or some other form of tragedy. It is also used to fund two $500 scholarships, one each for a male and female student in that year's graduating class in memory of Lyly Koenig who was taken way too early by Cancer.
We have chosen to rename the annual Hoops for Hope event in memory of Andrea Hammock, who organized the event and was the key to its success for many years. The event will begin its 11th year as Andrea's Hoops for Hope. The structure will change this year as the responsibilities are too much for one person, but we aim to continue Andrea's traditions and success while honoring her memory.
This year’s event will be centered around a two-night doubleheader of Jefferson County Conference Basketball between the Jefferson Blue Jays and the Herculaneum Black Cats. The boys and girls Junior Varsity teams will play on Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 and 6:30 PM and the Varsity boys and girls will play on Friday, January 24 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. As many of you know this has turned into quite the rivalry and the games are always a highly entertaining night.
In the past, money for the event has been raised primarily through sponsorships from charitable businesses or individuals in the area. We will continue with that plan this year. If you would like to help but do not want to donate $150 or more, donations of any amount are welcome, and may be used for the purchase of raffle items or raffle baskets the night of Andrea’s Hoops for Hope.
We know that the last few years have been a very trying time for all but we also realize that there are individuals out there who still need our assistance, we will work hard again this year to make that happen and we hope you will join us. If you have any questions feel free to contact Kim Ervin at ervink@jr7.k12.mo.us.
Our store for shirts and sweatshirts for this year’s event will close on Tuesday, January 7th. We will also need sponsorships by this date as well or advance notice that you will be sponsoring this year’s event.
Please click on the links below for more information.
Letter: https://5il.co/33wm7
Shirt Order Form: https://5il.co/33wm9
Sponsorship Opportunity: https://5il.co/33wm8