Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement are teaming up again to bring Angels of the Hardwood to the local community.
This year will mark the third annual Angels of the Hardwood event put on by the Yanders Law Basketball program and its players. Yanders Law will be partnering with the five local Boys & Girls Clubs around Springfield and the surrounding area. The goal of this absolutely free event is to make a difference in the lives of children and let them know that people care.
During the Angels of the Hardwood event, over 100 pairs of Nike shoes will be given to those in need as well as Nike shirts, basketballs, Christmas gifts, coats, and more. This year, the entire event will take place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 1410 N Fremont Ave Boys & Girls Club.
Angels of the Hardwood is an idea by Rob Yanders, born out of a desire to give back to the community using the platform of basketball as a vehicle to assist in his efforts. Rob has explained that our players and coaches should understand the privilege of playing the game of basketball, the game we love. This privilege can be utilized as a platform to reach others - either through inspiration or acts of service. Angels of the Hardwood helps create the next generation of leaders by teaching our players to have compassion, character, and love for everyone. The most important lesson is to be valuable to others and give help to the less fortunate.
“There is no greater way to find yourself than through service for others. Angels of the Hardwood will show the boys and girls of Yanders Law the importance of selflessness and teach them about character, humility, and integrity.”
The players involved in this free program must understand that the giving season does not come about through a red-suited man in a sleigh. Behind all of that are good, real people, working hard to be able to provide for their family and friends. There is a joy to be found in giving, and the Yanders Law program wants players to get to experience that.
Due to COVID-19 this year, we will be taking extreme caution with this event. We will be having a drive-by and pick-up situation with the possibility of drop-offs to homes of families. We take COVID-19 very seriously, but we must continue serving others the best way possible.
“Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Yanders Law Owner, Rob Yanders reflected back on his time growing up in Milwaukee and what programs like the Boys & Girls Club meant to him and his family. “Growing up, I remember how much I looked forward to after-school programs at Salvation Army, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club. Basketball meant so much because it was an escape. It could take your mind off a missed meal or troubles at home. It was a chance to make friends and an opportunity to be a part of something. That’s what motivates me to give back.”
The Yanders Law Basketball program is excited to continue this opportunity to be a teammate for their community. Sunday, December 20th, 2020 will be the third Angels of the Hardwood event and we doubt it will be the last.
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