Another year, another successful Angels of the Hardwood event from Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement.
Angels of the Hardwood is an event that highlights the giving season, presenting Yanders Law athletes with an opportunity to give back to their community. In previous years, the only challenge has been wanting to do even more for the children than we were already doing. As you may expect in 2020, additional challenges faced the event.
Luckily for The Basketball Movement and Yanders Law (and the kids), Robert Yanders guided the ship as though the obstacles were not even there, masking up and delivering a unique and fulfilling experience.
“This was one of the hardest years our country has had in a long time,” Yanders says. “The focus should be on the future, the children. We were able to highlight that today.”
The Boys and girls Club hosted the event this year. Masks were worn and drive-up options were utilized for many families to make sure Christmas came for kids that may not have had it otherwise.
Rob points out that it took a lot to get the event done, but thanks to sponsors and the Boys and Girls Club, the right people were in place to make it happen. “Thank you to the Boys and Girls Club,” Yanders says. “They share our view that this is bigger than us. The kids were all very happy.”
Shoes, apparel, basketballs, and presents were handed out throughout the event and the smiles did not stop for the children receiving them OR the Yanders Law family doing the giving. Yanders always speaks on finding yourself through the service of others. He believes that happened for many #LawNation hoopers.
“I am super proud of our players,” Yanders says. “They understand the importance of loving others more than themselves and that shined through.”
Yanders continues by saying he is already excited for next year and the next opportunity to bring more smiles to the community - especially when it comes to children. Thank you as always to our sponsors, athletes and their families, and the Boys and Girls Club for another successful event. See you next year!
