Basketball fundraises for their manager
Andy Buss
Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: Sports
The Charger women's basketball team hosts a fundraiser May 3 for the family of Emily Hepker, manager of the team and a 2007 graduate of Jonesville High School, who was diagnosed with lymphoma a year ago.
Charger sophomore Kayla Whitmyer, a guard on the team and friend of Hepker, is organizing the event and said each player on the team has a role.
"The whole team is helping with different things," Whitmyer said. "I'm just the one coordinating the 3-on-3."
Freshman Sydney Dow, who is on the volleyball team, knew Hepker in high school and introduced her to Whitmyer.
"[Hepker] started hanging out more with us," Whitmyer said. "And then she ended up being the team's manager. She was at all our games and practices we got to know her really well."
Whitmyer said money generated will help pay for gas, hotel expenses and any family needs not covered by insurance.
"That's a lot of things," she said. "It's very, very important."
The tournament is divided by age level, starting with a fifth grade bracket. Four people are recommended for each team - one will be a substitute - but three is allowed. The entry fee is $80 per team, and format is double-elimination. Registration forms are available in the lobby of the college's sports complex.
"It's really any skill level," Whitmyer said. "Since it's a fundraiser, it's not necessarily about the basketball - so the more people that participate, the better."
For those who do not wish to play, the tournament is open for all to enjoy as spectators. Whoever wishes to donate to the cause may do so at the tournament.
Charger sophomore Kayla Whitmyer, a guard on the team and friend of Hepker, is organizing the event and said each player on the team has a role.
"The whole team is helping with different things," Whitmyer said. "I'm just the one coordinating the 3-on-3."
Freshman Sydney Dow, who is on the volleyball team, knew Hepker in high school and introduced her to Whitmyer.
"[Hepker] started hanging out more with us," Whitmyer said. "And then she ended up being the team's manager. She was at all our games and practices we got to know her really well."
Whitmyer said money generated will help pay for gas, hotel expenses and any family needs not covered by insurance.
"That's a lot of things," she said. "It's very, very important."
The tournament is divided by age level, starting with a fifth grade bracket. Four people are recommended for each team - one will be a substitute - but three is allowed. The entry fee is $80 per team, and format is double-elimination. Registration forms are available in the lobby of the college's sports complex.
"It's really any skill level," Whitmyer said. "Since it's a fundraiser, it's not necessarily about the basketball - so the more people that participate, the better."
For those who do not wish to play, the tournament is open for all to enjoy as spectators. Whoever wishes to donate to the cause may do so at the tournament.
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