On February 28th, St Dorothy Parish will host its 14th Annual Hoops for Hope Basketball Marathon. The goals of the marathon are to promote awareness of cancer prevention, treatment and care, to defray the cost of Catholic School education for those families affected by cancer at St Dorothy, to raise money for cancer research and to have fun.

Teams play for 40 minutes with a running clock. With new teams playing every 45-minutes, there is fun and entertainment for everyone. The Daisy and Brownie Troops staff Alex’s Lemonade Stand. There is an educational wing with displays illustrating prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and cancer related illnesses. Paper hearts adorn the gym walls with names of loved ones who are survivors of cancer and those who have passed. Friday afternoon features an 8 th grade knock-out tournament with proceeds going to CHOP (interested 8 th graders pay an additional $5 for this event) Those interested in playing in the games are charged a one-time fee of $15, not to exceed $50 per family unless you’re feeling super generous. In 13 years this event has raised nearly $40,000 for the American Cancer Society, $40,000 in tuition scholarship for
St Dorothy families affected by cancer, $2,800 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, $700 to CHOP in honor and memory of St Dorothy Students affected by cancer and created over 700 pillowcases for Children’s Hospital.

Information is disseminated through the school and Prep classrooms via email, with additional material available on the school and church websites. Volunteers are encouraged to check out our amazing sign-up genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DACAC29A64-hoops4hope2020

Time slots are secure for grades Pre-K through 8 and the men’s and women’s games. High school friends/family/co-worker time slots are also available by email. Volunteers of any age are needed in many capacities to coach, referee, monitor the scoring table, registration, t-shirt sales, hearts, and food court and to donate food or water. ALL ARE WELCOME so if your neighbors want to take a time slot or join us in any of the grade level slots, they are welcome. Contact Kathie McGonigal questions 610 613-4014 parishnurse@stdots.org.

Friday, February 28th
3:45-5:00 PM   Teachers vs. 8th Gr
5:00-5:15   8th Gr for CHOP + Boys
5:00-6:00   8th Boys
6:00-6:45   8th Girls
6:45-7:30   7th Girls
7:30-8:15   7th Boys
8:15-9:00   6th Boys
9:00-9:45   6th Girls
9:45-10:30   Open Slot
10:30-11:15   Open Slot
11:15-12:00   Open Slot

Saturday, February 29th
8:00-8:45 AM   2nd Boys
8:45-9:30   2nd Girls
9:30-10:15   1st Girls
10:15-11:00   1st Boys
11:00-11:45   Pre-K Coed
11:45-12:30 PM   Kindergarten Coed
12:30-1:15   Men's Game
1:15-2:00   3rd & 4th Boys
2:00-2:45   3rd Girls
2:45-3:30   Women's Game
3:30-5:00   --- Mass Blackout ---
5:00-5:45   4th Girls
5:45-6:30   5th Girls
6:30-7:15   5th Boys
7:15-8:00   Open Slot
8:00-8:45   Open Slot
8:45-9:15   Open Slot
9:15-10:00   Open Slot
10:00-10:45   Open Slot
10:45-11:30   Open Slot