Hoops That Help!

On Sunday, March 25th, The TWIGS of Winthrop University Hospital will partner with Garden City Basketball for a fun-filled day of basketball clinics sponsored by John Skramko and hosted by Adelphi University's Athletic Department. The event will consist of 90 minute clinics for various age groups and guest speakers will provide valuable information for the participants.

Basic Outline of the event (subject to change):

Boys and Girls 7-10 years old10am-11:30am

Boys and Girls 11-13 years oldNoon-1:30pm

Boys and Girls 14-18 years old2pm-3:30 pm

Refreshments will be served throughout the day and everyone will have the opportunity to win an exciting raffle prize like an iPod electronic game basket!

For information, please view the following websites:

www.winthrop.org/resources/volunteer/twigs.cfm and www.gardencitybasketball.org

Every hoop helps so please save the date!

Adelphi University will be providing three coaches and fourteen players from their women's team!!! Stayed tuned for more details...

Winthrop's Child Life Program focuses on helping children cope with the fear and anxiety of hospitalization. Certified Child Life Specialists utilize play and education to improve the understanding of medical procedures; teach relaxation techniques to help patients cope with illness or surgery, and provide emotional support for the entire family.

Please sign up and make a difference in a child's life! Register now!

Contact Debra Weber at 741-9259 or Joanne K. Adams 248-7132, should you have any questions.